Advice on how to handle mouthy players

[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.