Have you ever had a coach ask, "How do you call your DDs?"
I would be suspicous of the coach's motives for asking such a basic and direct question? Then I would anticipate... What other questions is he going to ask. "How do you call three seconds? Do you call 'over the back' on the defensive player?
It would be a bit peculiar to have a coach ask these type of questions, but coaches intrigue me. (For Mark P) They remind me of going to the zoo!
Bottom Line: I would try to address it as briefly as I could without appearing smug. The less said the better.
JLC:
I see you posted while I was responding to Big Joe. I work the Great Northwoods League circuit in WI (which includes some teams from MN) You are absolutely right that the officials are working their butts off and are not "available" for any lengthy discussions (during the tourney).
I suggest that you diplomatically (I am sure you would) ask if they might be available after their games are done for further discussion and/or offer a "business card" (Note with your name and number) for follow-up discussions.
[Edited by williebfree on Jan 24th, 2003 at 09:33 AM]