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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
That's exactly why the Officials Manual tells you that you should verify before the game exactly who the head coach actually is. It saves any confusion later on in the game.
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Exactly! In my area of the country, the R will introduce himself to both head coaches after he/she has checked the books at the 10 minute mark before the game. At that point in time, not only are you identifying the HC, but you also remind/review the usage of the coaching box. I also use this time to ask the coaches to use a signal for a time out request as well as requesting for a time out verbally. I also make coaches aware of any unusual gym circumstances such as a gym with little or no sideline. If you feel so inclined, this is an opportunity to set the ground rules for coach/ref communication during the game. These few moments can help game management later on.