Pre-game conference with coaches & captains

[NURef]

I'm sure this has been discussed many times but with my first official HS season starting soon I'm interested in getting a few tips from the experts on what you say as the R during the coaches & captains meeting before tip-off. Do you follow to the letter of what your respective associations provide or do you tweak this according to style and points of emphasis? Not that my partners will even allow me to take the R once they know I'm a rookie, just in case. Thanks!

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by NURef

I'm sure this has been discussed many times but with my first official HS season starting soon I'm interested in getting a few tips from the experts on what you say as the R during the coaches & captains meeting before tip-off. Do you follow to the letter of what your respective associations provide or do you tweak this according to style and points of emphasis? Not that my partners will even allow me to take the R once they know I'm a rookie, just in case. Thanks!

Coaches -- Hi, I'm Antonia Ann, and this is my partner, Aloysius. I just need you to answer the standard two questions, are your players all legally equipped, and are you requiring them to maintain attitudes of fair play and healthy sportsmanship? Good. ANy questions? Great. Have a good game.

Captains -- Please help your teammates with their attitudes, please remeind them to remove all jewelry, clippies and barrettes. You can ask us any question politely during any dead ball. Anything else we need to discuss? Good luck, have a good game.

[JRutledge]

The only thing I do every time is:

1. Ask the coaches, "Are your player's properly equip?"
   
2. Give a sportsmanship talk (required by before NF got involved)
   
3. Mention court or special rules/issues that might apply to this game (this is the only thing I might not ever say)
   
4. Ask my partners if they have anything to add
   
5. Ask for any questions by players
   
6. "Good Luck and have fun."

I will say my sportsmanship talk might change every night based on many factors (e.g. rivalries, familiar teams, respected coaches, conference game, playoffs)

I would suggest that you try to say the same thing until you get used to what you want to say and you hear other officials give their talks. Then once it becomes old hat, you might change it up. I would compare this to a sales talk if you have some background in that area. You say the same thing until you know what important points you want to cover, then it will become totally natural and easier the more you do it.

Peace

[Nevadaref]

We meet with the captains and coaches separately.
For the captains I say:
a. As little as possible. They don't listen anyway.
b. I usually remind them that this is a HS environment and that sportsmanship is a priority, so watch the language.
c. wish them good luck

For the coaches:
a. It really depends upon who the coach is.
b. ask them if their team is properly equipped and ready to go
c. ask them if they have any questions

PS If I found out that you were a rookie, you would definitely be the R. The best way to learn how to do it is by doing it. I'd certainly be there to help you though.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

We meet with the captains and coaches separately.
For the captains I say:
a. As little as possible. They don't listen anyway.
b. I usually remind them that this is a HS environment and that sportsmanship is a priority, so watch the language.
c. wish them good luck

For the coaches:
a. It really depends upon who the coach is.
b. ask them if their team is properly equipped and ready to go
c. ask them if they have any questions

PS If I found out that you were a rookie, you would definitely be the R. The best way to learn how to do it is by doing it. I'd certainly be there to help you though.

We also meet with them separately, coaches first, then captains. I agree with your list, the only things I add are...........

Captains:
"We will talk to you - listen to us and it will minimize the number of whistles."

Coaches:
"We understand that coaches have to do what coaches have to do, but I'm going to ask for three things; watch your demeanor, choose your words carefully and be aware of where you are on the floor. Good luck."

The bottom line NURef, is that you need to figure out what works for you. Stick to the basics and keep it as simple as possible. JRut's list is a good place to start........

[Larks]

R: "Questions?.....no? Ok, have a great game"

Thats about it.

Sometimes we'll mix in the "which end do you want to defend"?

[angryZebra]

you all have the right to remain silent,
anything anyone says may be used against them on this court;
you have the right to consult with a rule book on your own goshdarn time;
there will be no need for any attorney to be present during questioning, since my partner and I are always right, and even if we are wrong and blow a call--well, we're still right.
We're here to enforce the rules, not teach them or dive into lengthy arguements about them. There will be no questions of our judgement, we got it on clearance 2 for 1 at the dollar store just before we got here.
And for Pete's sake if I see the slightest karat of bling on anyone at this level of the game, I think I might just SNAP!


Ya gotta develop a rapport.....

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by angryZebra

you all have the right to remain silent,
anything anyone says may be used against them on this court;
you have the right to consult with a rule book on your own goshdarn time;
there will be no need for any attorney to be present during questioning, since my partner and I are always right, and even if we are wrong and blow a call--well, we're still right.
We're here to enforce the rules, not teach them or dive into lengthy arguments about them. There will be no questions of our judgment, we got it on clearance 2 for 1 at the dollar store just before we got here.
And for Pete's sake if I see the slightest karat of bling on anyone at this level of the game, I think I might just SNAP!


Ya gotta develop a rapport.....

Love it........

[jer166]

Originally Posted by angryZebra

you all have the right to remain silent,
anything anyone says may be used against them on this court;
you have the right to consult with a rule book on your own goshdarn time;
there will be no need for any attorney to be present during questioning, since my partner and I are always right, and even if we are wrong and blow a call--well, we're still right.
We're here to enforce the rules, not teach them or dive into lengthy arguements about them. There will be no questions of our judgement, we got it on clearance 2 for 1 at the dollar store just before we got here.
And for Pete's sake if I see the slightest karat of bling on anyone at this level of the game, I think I might just SNAP!


Ya gotta develop a rapport.....

I think I'm gonna steal parts of this; it's very good.