Originally Posted by beachbum (Post 562654)

How do the experienced officials deal with coaches that they have had problems with in past games? Do you try to discuss anything before the game starts?

let's say the coach is a big talker..." three seconds, that was a foul"..etc.. would you consider approaching him during warm ups. Say "in past games coach you have been vocal about everything on the floor, it is hard for me to concentrate on all of the action because of this" then asking him the allow you to officiate the game with less talk?

Originally Posted by grunewar (Post 562655)

I don't even address it. What's past is past. This is a new game and they have a clean slate. I keep it short.

"Hi coach, I'm Mr. R and this is my partner Mr. U. We'll be your officials tonight. Are your kids ready to play? Let's practice good sportsmanship tonight. Good luck." And then, off to the other side.....

If there is an issue later in the game, I'll deal with it then. But, that's just me and I'm not as experienced as some on this Forum either.

Originally Posted by Ignats75 (Post 562827)

What do you do about nipple rings then?:p

Originally Posted by jkumpire (Post 562877)

If he asks a question, he gets a one sentence answer
When he starts complaining, or trying to buy something... hand up,"coach, thanks, but I'm not interested in this conversation. Good luck."

Originally Posted by beachbum (Post 562654)

How do the experienced officials deal with coaches that they have had problems with in past games? Do you try to discuss anything before the game starts?

let's say the coach is a big talker..." three seconds, that was a foul"..etc.. would you consider approaching him during warm ups. Say "in past games coach you have been vocal about everything on the floor, it is hard for me to concentrate on all of the action because of this" then asking him the allow you to officiate the game with less talk?

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. (Post 562920)

Here is how the pre-game meeting with the coaches should go:

With about 1:30 left before game time, the officiating crew should stride over the the Visitor's Bench and each official introducing himself and wish him and his team good luck with the R going last. This procedure is then repeated at the Home Bench.

MTD, Sr.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 562923)

It's done differently here by state direction. We meet both HCs at the table right after the captains meeting (wich starts at 3:00 before game time). Everyone introduces himself (or herself) and the R then conducts the quick meeting.

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. (Post 562928)

Snaqs:

The last thing I want is the HC'es at the Captains' Meeting. I do not want them hearing me tell the Captains the facts of life: That the Captains are in charge of everybody even their coaches. :D

MTD, Sr.

Originally Posted by derwil (Post 562936)

In Alabama the HC and player meeting happen @ the same time.

Originally Posted by deecee (Post 562802)

"Coach, [insert your name here]"
"Do you have any questions before we start?"
"Let us know what time out you want and help us getting your kids out on the first horn, good luck"

Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 562931)

Sorry, the meetings are separate. :)

Captains meet with us in the center circle. When that's over, the U1 and U2 fetch the coaches and join the R by the table. :)

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. (Post 563105)

Snaqs:

I apologize, my eyesight isn't as good as it use to be, :D. I thought you had all of them in one meeting. So, you do it like we do, more or less.

Happy New Year!

MTD, Sr.