whats the best captains speech that you have heard??

[APG]

Originally Posted by tjones1

The best ones are always short and to the point. Cover the necessary points from your state office and/or supervisor then move on.

The worst ones usually start off with: "Ok, as you can see we are going to play the solid [insert color] around the floor...."

I agree. Short and to the point. You start giving this great speech, and I guarantee most of it will fall on deaf ears.

[Berkut]

I try to give them Hope, and promise Change.

[Ignats75]

[Ladies or Gentlemen] You've been selected as catains due to your leadership ability. You know who your hot heads are. If you take control of them, we don't have to. I have three rules to basketball. Respect the game. Respect your opponent. Respect the officials. Good Luck.

Depending on the situation I might end with (for girls) "and don't hang on the rim when you dunk."

Depending on the situation I might end with (for boys) "if you run into the cheerleaders, keep your hands down."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Ignats75

(for girls) "and don't hang on the rim when you dunk."

That's my line.

[BillyMac]

One of our area teams are the "Little Noises". When I work their games I always ask the opposing captains if they know why this team is called the "Little Noises". They never do, so I have one of the "Little Noises" captains explain it to them.

[just another ref]

"Guys, you are not NBA players and we are not NBA officials. Every time you watch Lebron James on tv, you will see something illegal. It looks good on Sportscenter. It looks bad here."

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Had a partner give the whole lines, speaking captains, etc. I nodded off before he could ask if I had anything to add.

Ohh. I'll need to file this one away for future reference. I thought that was pretty standard.

[offici88]

Originally Posted by Ignats75

[Ladies or Gentlemen] You've been selected as catains due to your leadership ability. You know who your hot heads are. If you take control of them, we don't have to. I have three rules to basketball. Respect the game. Respect your opponent. Respect the officials. Good Luck.

Depending on the situation I might end with (for girls) "and don't hang on the rim when you dunk."

Depending on the situation I might end with (for boys) "if you run into the cheerleaders, keep your hands down."

Thanks for passing this on. I used the dunk line in my G V game tonight (4 OTs by the way) and it was perfect.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I agree. Short and to the point. You start giving this great speech, and I guarantee most of it will fall on deaf ears.

Had a partner give the whole lines, speaking captains, etc. I nodded off before he could ask if I had anything to add.

[Ignats75]

I don't even ask for speaking cpatains. I want everyone there to work for me. And if its done respectfully, I'll answer any player's question.

[chartrusepengui]

Hey guys/gals. Introduce yourselves. Remember the state's emphasis on sportmanship. Any questions? Let's all have fun tongiht!

[Scratch85]

Ref: "Are both teams legally uniformed and properly equipped?"

Coach: "No, number 14 (coach's star player) isn't properly equipped."

Ref: "Whats wrong?"

Coach: "He has no balls!"

[iiicream]

In Florida, we had a state approved card to read from. At a Boys Varisty contest between 2 rival schools I pulled out a card and began, "Gentlemen, you have the right to remain silent..." Put the card back in my pocket and said, "I'm sorry, wrong card."

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by iiicream

In Florida, we had a state approved card to read from. At a Boys Varisty contest between 2 rival schools I pulled out a card and began, "Gentlemen, you have the right to remain silent..." Put the card back in my pocket and said, "I'm sorry, wrong card."

I always forget that card in the changing area. The intros usually take longer than the conference itself.