Advice on how to handle mouthy players

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Ignats75

Beat me to it.

I expected better from you Tomegun. You don't think we should have a captain's meeting?

I don't think he said that, but I don't think much (anything?) would change if we didn't.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I don't think he said that, but I don't think much (anything?) would change if we didn't.

Me either. I consider it one of the least important moments I'm on the floor and I only do it because it's required of me. If it was made optional tomorrow, I'd never do one.

As far as tomegun's post -- none of this is measurable. Whether an act crosses the line is *always* subjective. I mean, even what I say is ridiculous, "I need one spokesperson from each team. (Pause to get that completely unnecessary information, although I'll ask the captain if they're ready before the jump.) You are the leaders on the floor. We expect good sportsmanship. Help us with your teammates or we'll have to get involved. Any questions?"

BTW, that's my entire captain's meeting these days. If it's over 20 seconds, my partners are going to let me know about it.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Me either. I consider it one of the least important moments I'm on the floor and I only do it because it's required of me. If it was made optional tomorrow, I'd never do one.

As far as tomegun's post -- none of this is measurable. Whether an act crosses the line is *always* subjective. I mean, even what I say is ridiculous, "I need one spokesperson from each team. (Pause to get that completely unnecessary information, although I'll ask the captain if they're ready before the jump.) You are the leaders on the floor. We expect good sportsmanship. Help us with your teammates or we'll have to get involved. Any questions?"

BTW, that's my entire captain's meeting these days. If it's over 20 seconds, my partners are going to let me know about it.

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.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by tomegun

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.

[Ignats75]

Originally Posted by just another ref

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.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tomegun

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.

Peace