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I've been coaching for about 15 years now. About 5 years ago with a very good AAU team, I had this idea that I'd bring in an official to speak during the last half-hour of an early-season practice. This official ref's at the college level - D2 and D1 experience. The format was basically an open question and answer session. I learned a heck of a lot that night and so did the players.
The segment was a hit. We've done it two to three times a year ever since. We even make sure the parents sit in during these talks. Gotta tell you that none of the parents yell "over the back" anymore...
I wish I'd thought of that a lot earlier in my coaching career.
Not howling nearly as loud now...
Phil
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