Speaking captain?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

Helps get the players on our side and might pay dividends later when the tension rises.

So does getting a couple of names and using the names before the jump and when addressing any issues.

[SC Official]

I don't remember who the captains are once we dismiss them and I certainly don't remember who the "speaking captain" in the event my R asks (I never ask when I'm the R).

Nor do I care.

[Rich1]

I do the captains meeting for Varsity and some JV games only. I do not waste my time talking to middle schoolers when they barely put 5 minutes on the clock between games any way.

I also do not ask for a speaking captain. I do not care who the captains are. What if the captain is on the bench when a question needs to be asked? I allow any player to address me as long as it is done respectfully and they do not spend the whole night trying to talk to me. I will not "coach" a player but I will briefly explain why I made a call if it does not take my time or attention away from the game. However, I can go weeks without a player (including a captain) asking a question.