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I know I've said this before and I'll say it again. I wish I didn't have to do any meetings. That said, if you have to meet with the Captains, make the most of it by:
1. Recognizing that their attention span will be 30 seconds at best. They want to get back to warming up. So keep it brief.
2. Quick blurb about new rules or POEs (in Nov/Dec only; drop it after the New Year).
3. Make a quick quip, or do something else that's probably out of the ordinary to make them smile. The Santa bit mentioned above was great. I've seen other examples. Bottom line is if they see you as an enjoyable adult to be on the court with instead of some strict authority figure, paradoxically you're less likely to be resisted and thus you'll be treated with more respect. Get the players on your side. Your game will be better.
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