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Old Fri Dec 09, 2011, 11:03pm
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no, I didn't say we shouldn't have a captain's meeting.
I'll say it. We shouldn't have a captain's meeting.
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Old Sat Dec 10, 2011, 01:51pm
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I'll say it. We shouldn't have a captain's meeting.
Interesting, but I disagree. There are things we do in society that are ceremonial, but give a message, even if subtle. The NFHS has always had sportsmanship as one of its highest priorities. The Captains meeting, while ceremonial, certainly sends this message. Boring? No more than coaches meeting, but to me, much more important in the message it sends. Thats why my statement is so short. You are right; talk too long, or be in a noisy gym and the players won't be paying attention. Again, thats why I don't get into the stupid stuff....color of OB line, Wire causing dead ball, speaking captains when neither us nor the players will remember in the 3d quarter when we need the captain's help. But one statement on sportsmanship? Most important topic to be addressed in the meeting.
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Old Sat Dec 10, 2011, 01:54pm
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Thanks everyone for clearing this up - no, I didn't say we shouldn't have a captain's meeting. We are supposed to have one and we do it. However, Rich's post above speaks to what I feel. Some grand statement to the players means very little to nothing. Who cares about being quotable when the only people really listening are your partners?

The worst part of any game is everything we do before tip off. I try to stand there not looking bored and as un-militant as I can be, but I'm just suffering through all of that. The most excitement is if someone dunks and that isn't even really exciting; I just calmly ask for the player's number if they are wearing warm ups.
It is mostly ceremonial and I feel it sets a tone. It is the opportunity for the leaders to hear your voice and give the coaches an idea of what they will deal with. Nothing more and nothing less.

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