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Originally posted by Back In The Saddle
I have heard some people claim that it's most professional to call players by number and coaches Coach. I have heard some people say they get better results by calling players by name. I have heard people say that it can help build a rapport with coaches to call them by name.
How do you feel about addressing coaches and players by name?
[Edited by Back In The Saddle on Jul 19th, 2005 at 09:45 PM]
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I've never seen a ref get in trouble by referring to a player by number or to a coach as "coach." I have seen problems arise when refs cross that line of professionalism and give the appearance of being too chummy with a coach or player.
Personally, I'm just not comfortable calling a coach by his/her name during a game. We have all seen the opposing coach who is just looking for an excuse to cry favoritism. I have seen other officials call coaches or players by name and it hasn't generally led to a problem. However, I have also seen the exception where it led to problems.
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