Calling coaches by name.

[SeanFitzRef]

I tend to refer to the players more by name than the coaches, as I have been around long enough now to have seen a lot of them since they were in grade school. There are some coaches that I know well, and have known them since I coached. I might refer to them by name in a quiet conversation in front of the bench, but if I have to say something in passing, where I know the other coach can hear, I'll refer to them only as coach.

[tomegun]

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.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by tomegun

But I know their names anyway...coach.

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.

[TheOracle]

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.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by TheOracle

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.

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.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Addressing them as coach, Mr. "Smith", or "sir" extends "respect."

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.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

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."

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

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.

I've had "Ms. Ref" "Ma'am" "Miss" "Miss Ref" and even (yes, Snaqs, from a coach!) "Darlin'". I prefer "Ref" myself, but only express that preference if asked. Anything said politely is fine. Although I did squelch the "Darlin'" thing in a hurry. ("I'll call you Coach, you call me Ref. Got it?")

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

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.

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

[mj]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

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.

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

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

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

[Jimgolf]

Aren't all coaches named "Coach"?

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

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"

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

Aren't all coaches named "Coach"?

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.