I agree with Rut, I don't really talk to the coach enough for it to be that big of a deal. But I know their names anyway...coach. :D

Kinda like the name of my military boss, "Chief."

To me, if it's simple yes and no answers during play, I'll usually use sir or ma'am.

If I'm addressing some borderline sportsmanship issues, it's "coach" all the way. Then again, I'm still new to the area and don't know all the coaches well enough for names yet.

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You are a salesman as a referee. You are serving the coaches, players, and schools. Knowing their names shows respect, especially if they do not know you. It shows them you've taken the time to know who they are and about their team, and passion for the game. Makes them feel big. With the internet, you should be able to find out the coaches names if you don't know them.

The Google is your friend. I can find any varsity coach's name within 2 minutes.

It's not always accurate though as I found out on Tuesday. I'm sure glad my partner grabbed a program on the way in like we always do.

On your mark, .......get set, ........GO!! (09:56 est.)

:)

Aren't all coaches named "Coach"?

Yep. Even had a coach at the coach/captain's meeting last week introduce himself to the opposing coach as "Coach Melville"

Was his team called the whales? That would have been cool. Especially if the team captain was named Ahab.

http://www.achievement.org/library/b...byDickor_0.jpg

They had a kid named Moby. But they didn't speak very highly of him ;)

Only if your name is "Ref."

I have to laugh at mj's post, though. It's happened to us, too, and while I have the names pretty well in my head when we leave for the school, I always get a program walking in and double check. Of course, the program is mainly if I need to file a "someone was more naught than nice" report with the state office.

Using their first name presents familiarity and comfort. Addressing them as coach, Mr. "Smith", or "sir" extends "respect."
I'm not judging one side or the other here, just disagreeing with your assessment.

If it's a female coach, do you ask if you should address her as "Miss" or "Mrs." or do you go with the PC "Ms."? Maybe we should ask Juulie.

Of course, we could just cover all bases and address the coach as "Hey you." Works for me.

"Princess."

I'll usually introduce myself by my first name...if I know you(have had your games before) and can remember your name, that's what I'm going with but generally it's just coach cause if I don't know the other guy I don't want it to seem like I'm buddies with him...