Captains meeting

[zm1283]

I don't ask for speaking captains.

- I introduce myself and shake hands with the captains and have them introduce themselves.

- I tell them they are all captains for their teams, so handle their teams.

- Keep your jerseys tucked in.

- Remind them about good sportsmanship, remind the coaches to communicate with us about what kind of timeout they are requesting.

The end. 30 seconds max.

[JRutledge]

1. Ask the coaches, "Are your player's properly equip?"
   
2. Identify speaking captains.
   
3. Sportsmanship talk.
   
4. Cover any unusual ground rules that might apply (extremely rare now).
   
5. Ask my partners if they have anything to add.

This probably does not take 20-30 seconds.

Peace

[constable]

1. Introduction
2. Shirts tucked in, properly report to table
3. ask for their help in dealing with problem players before our intervention is required.
4. Questions.

Takes 20 seconds.


There is no mention of boundary lines and crap that I plan on calling tonight " we'll be watching the handchecking and 3 in the key" etc.

[BillyMac]

Only the minimum required by NFHS rules, IAABO mechanics, and local area guidelines.

Players properly equipped.
Players wearing uniforms properly.
Practice good sportsmanship.
Adhere to the restrictions, as well as the privileges, of the coaching box.

[Freddy]

"OK guys/girls, this is Mr. Brown, Mr. Smith, and I'm Mr. That Guy:
- Tonight we're gonna play the black line all the way around
- Play defense with your feet
- Which one of you is the speaking captain
- Girls, don't hang on the rim after dunking
- Any rules questions, cuz I'll take time right now for a mini-rules clinic"
(Sorry...couldn't help myself)

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Freddy

"OK guys/girls, this is Mr. Brown, Mr. Smith, and I'm Mr. That Guy:
- Tonight we're gonna play the black line all the way around
- Play defense with your feet
- Which one of you is the speaking captain
- Girls, don't hang on the rim after dunking
- Any rules questions, cuz I'll take time right now for a mini-rules clinic"
(Sorry...couldn't help myself)

Ha Ha.............saw your first statement about playing black line all the way around and started to reply, got me.

[Adam]

My last captains' meeting went like this:

"You know who your knuckleheads are. Take care of them so we don't have to. Any questions? Anything to add (looking at my partner)? Have a good game."

This year, I've had a U, when I asked him if he had anything to add, ask for the speaking captains. I've had an R start getting into the new rule about team control during throw-ins. About a third of the guys around here will ask for speaking captains; but I have to be honest, I don't even remember who the captains are by the time I toss the jump ball. It's probably something I should work on, but I have never, ever, needed them.

A couple of years ago, I had an R give the whole black line speech with the players (hs game, not a confusing court) and then start to discuss correctable error procedure with the coaches.