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In Tennessee we have 2 separate meetings also...

My coaches or " administrators" meeting comes first, ideally around the 11:00-12:00 minute mark. The game administrator does most of the talking. My part consists of-"Good luck tonight guys, stay in your boxes if you are talking to us and relatively close if your not (POI this year). Remember that respectfully asked questions will get respectfully answered questions and we will answer those questions but will not respond to statements. Sportsmanship is important tonight from all players and all coaches. We are going to work hard and officiate a good ball game. Good luck to both of your teams."

Captains meeting is ideally at the 5:00 minute mark and goes something like this: "Who is the floor captain? You guys are the leaders of your teams for a reason so act like leaders on the floor. Sportsmanship is key tonight and any unsporting acts will be dealt with accordingly. Play hard and good luck."

Admin meeting is usually less than 1:00 min long unless game admin goes longer with his talk than normal, captains meeting is always quick...the longest part of it is waiting on them to get done shaking hands so we can begin the meeting!

And I am in agreement with those who have said that they don't actually hear us....it all goes in one ear and out the other! But because it is asked of us, it will always be done in my games...