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On our crew, the R and U attend to duties with the head coaches while the L and HL do a field check. In our situation, there is always a underclass game prior to the varsity game. In most cases, there is only 20 minutes between games. We attempt to catch the chain crew from the underclass game prior to them heading to the concession stand (usually the same folks for the varsity game). In some cases, the Line Judge must hunt down a ball boy and the back judge goes to the timer to discuss their duties. That leaves on the R and U to discuss with coaches. We do make a point of informing the head coach who will be on their sideline, pointing to their name on the officials game card we present to them. Each officials card includes the officials name, the position they will be working, their home town and their state ID number. Also, we place the crew cheifs phone number on the bottom of the card. A copy of this goes to each coach and the timer (timer card does NOT include crew chief phone).

R and U discuss with coach the legality of player equipment, any players with special needs (casts, et al), identify who has the game ball for inspection, captains numbers, special plays, sportmanship, and where they are going at halftime. If home coach, discuss game activities (band, halftime, et al) and ask if visiting coach has been informed. We will cover this with the visiting coach as well to ensure they understand.

We get both coaches completed with balls inspected prior to the 10 minute mark, when the toss is completed (this year!).

When our wings go for the captains, they introduce themselves to the coaches, check to make sure the captains understand the coaches choices for the toss, and proceed with the captains to the 50.

Believe me, we are hustling all the time! And, feel blessed if the time between games is more than 20 minutes.

We generally are on the field with time remaining in the underclass (or prelim) game.