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Originally Posted by Mountaineer
Seriously? You really do all of that in your pregame? I could see if you are in an old gym that has a restraining line of discussing its usage but I'm not gonna spend that time talking about that or reminding them of the usage of the coaching box.
If the AC comes to the meeting and says, the HC is stuck in traffic or got stuck at work and is on his way - are you going to say he can't coach tonight? I'm not.
In this case - whack the guy for addressing the official in a disrespectful manner and move on.
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Yes, seriously. We have been instructed in PA to remind the coaches about the box and what it is for. If the HC is stuck in traffic, then I can make allowances for that, but with a 7:30 start, that rarely happens, and in my experience, has not happened to me personally.
When I am at the table at the 10 minute mark, I talk with the timer and scorer, check the books, and then talk the the Head Coaches. I really am in no hurry to finish up and go stand by myself across the floor, waiting for the captain's meeting at about the 2-3 minute mark. But that is my routine. I think it helps me, especially with game management. I am sure each area of the country has their own routine they follow.