[Sleeper]

For pregame with the crew, our R uses the Honnigs Pre-game guide. We always talk about the two teams (trick plays, anything unusual), kicking game, overtime, and plays we screwed up during the week. The rest of the meeting varies week to week. We do part of the pregame in the car and part in the locker room.

I do some R at the sub-varsity level and this is how I do the coin toss:

I introduce my self and the other official out at the middle.

I instuct the captains to introduce themselves, loud enough that I can hear them.

I explain about sportmanship and captains (of which I am sure they hear,"blah, blah, football, blah blah.")

I show the coin to the visiting team captain, explain heads and tails and ask him to call it before I flip the coin. I ask the visiting team speaking captain and my fellow official to repeat the choice.

I flip the coin and give the winner the option to "Receive, Defer, Kick, or Defend a goal." In that order.

On a seperate note, what kind of coins do you use for the flip? I have a collection of different coins from around the world that are 50 cent sized or bigger. I also have a penny that is metal and about three inches across, which is fun for sub-varsity and pee wee.