Talking to coaches

[johnny d]

Originally Posted by Altor

Have the teams meet for a prayer at half court just before the game begins, led by the "home" team on the schedule. Suggest to the captains/coaches that part of the prayer include thanking Him for the time of friendly fellowship, a request to keep everybody healthy, and a reminder to the competitors that they are playing for His glory.

This suggestion makes me laugh. I used to work a greek church men's league. The league was very competitive and there was always a lot of wagering going on each game. Many of the teams brought in ex college players and ex professional players from overseas. None of them were greek, they were all ringers. League rules dictated that the teams line up at mid court facing each other while they said a prayer before each game. The ball was tossed and they started beating on each other and talking trash just like any other men's league I have ever officiated.