Pregame meeting with captains

[McMac]

To mix it up in the later parts of the season, I start asking them questions.

I intro the officials, ask for speaking captains, point out the lines to the visitors then get into the Q&A.
"So gentlemen/ladies, where do your jerseys belong? And your pants?
Where do you report for substitutions? And when do you come on the court?
Blue, you knock down white, what will you do? White, you knock down blue, what will you do? Basketball is a great game, now go have fun."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

And most importantly, it's the black line all the way around.

Originally Posted by McMac

Point out the lines to the visitors.

I was just doing some "chain yanking".

McMac: Your move?

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by McMac

To mix it up in the later parts of the season, I start asking them questions.

I intro the officials, ask for speaking captains, point out the lines to the visitors then get into the Q&A.
"So gentlemen/ladies, where do your jerseys belong? And your pants?
Where do you report for substitutions? And when do you come on the court?
Blue, you knock down white, what will you do? White, you knock down blue, what will you do? Basketball is a great game, now go have fun."

You're joking about all of this, right? Please? You lost me at pointing out the lines on the court, and it went downhill from there...

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by McMac

"So gentlemen/ladies, where do your jerseys belong? And your pants? Where do you report for substitutions? And when do you come on the court? Blue, you knock down white, what will you do? White, you knock down blue, what will you do? Basketball is a great game, now go have fun."

I like some of these. Questions get through to kids more so than statements.

"Coaches, is everybody properly and legally equipped?"
"Can I expect good sporting behavior from everyone here today?"

Depending upon the level, I see a good use for some of Mc's questions.

[Adam]

I could have justified pointing out the lines last night: Black line surrounded by a wide red stripe all the way around the court. Middle school boys.

But I didn't. And the visiting team was never once confused.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Smitty

You're joking about all of this, right? Please? You lost me at pointing out the lines on the court, and it went downhill from there...

I got lost at "speaking captains."

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I got lost at "speaking captains."

LOL Well played...

[onetime1]

Now lift up your shirts since I absolutely have to see if you have a number attached to your jersey!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by onetime1

Now lift up your shirts since I absolutely have to see if you have a number attached to your jersey!

You say this to the speaking captain of a girls team?

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

You say this to the speaking captain of a girls team?

BWAHAHAHA

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

captains:
"You know who your knuckleheads are. Take care of them so we don't have to."

I did this (word-for-word) for pregame tonight between two teams whose bad blood traditionally runs freely and fully.

It worked. Turned out to be a great, sporting contest.

[DesMoines]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

i've never asked for a speaking captain, and i don't plan on it. I would forget as soon as the meeting was over.

By this time of season, they've heard it so many times. A partner recently told me that when they got together, a coach said "everyone's properly equipped, we know the concussion rule, we'll let you know on timeouts, they'll display good sportsmanship, did i forget anything?"

the shorter the better.

+1

[onetime1]

Last night our R at the captains meeting just said.. "OK No Bull Sh......" The players shook hands and we had a great game.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by onetime1

Last night our R at the captains meeting just said.. "OK No Bull Sh......" The players shook hands and we had a great game.

Frequently used in college games. I wouldn't use it in HS.