first year ref question?

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by chrs_schuster
My question is this, Just wondering as a first year official and I'm R . Whats the best things to say to captains and to coaches. I know the basics, but I was wondering if anybody had suggestions that are not so bland or boring. thanks for any comments!!!!! chris

Chris, for the most part, the meeting is a waste of time. The kids will have forgotten everything you're told them by the time they go back to warm up. The coaches only do it because it's required. They would just as soon not have to do it either.

Make it short and sweet, and get it over with.