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Originally posted by Alaska Ref on 01-28-2000 02:49 AM
So far i haven't found a coach or assistant willing to attend the pre-game with the captain's. I believe that the coach's are asked but it is not mandatory that they attend.
Go figure, what does the NF have in mind asking a coach to a meeting at 3 minutes before game time, what happens if the coach has questions and then the other coach doesn't want to be left out so he asks some questions!
What's the big deal? Every game I've done this year I have had the Coach and the Captains of each team meet. Not one Coach has declined. In fact many times I have the Coach get their Captains and meet us in front of the Scorer's table. ( Now I don't have to chase the Captains down.)
Alaska Ref, I've read your postings. You seem very personable and knowledgeable about the game of basketball. Surely a "few questions from the coaches" wouldn't frazzle you!
This is a great time to show them how you can interact in non-game situations.