coach addressing ref by first name

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I'm live in the South. And this area has the highest concentration of US military population in the world. Not a single official I've worked with has ever introduced themselves by just their first name. With the coaches we say First Name/Last Name or no name at all.

It's just how it is. What is so special about you saying "and I'm Rich". Are you saying there is something wrong with your partners who say "Mr. so-and-so"?

I find it stuffy. It's one step less silly to me than "We are your officials tonight." I'd rather not introduce myself at all that say I am "Mr. So-and-so."

So be it. I feel one can show respect without being formal.

I lived in the South for 4 years and never once introduced myself as Mr. Anything.