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Talking to coaches
In addition to doing HS games, I run our Church League. I train and schedule young officials. I referee a few games myself and I observe the officials.
This year before the season begins, I am going to talk to the coaches about sportsmanship and the fact that this is CHURCH league and not the NBA. I'd love to hear advice from you guys. Any ideas of how to convey these ideas? Thanks in advance. |
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If the Church League is made of of kids, I have no issues there. If the Church League is made up of adults, then you may have more blowback. It does not mean that you should not do it on the second example, but adults think they know better and what you say might not go over as well. Kids still are used to be told what to do or having to listen to adults so they might pay a little attention.
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Since you’re in Maryland take some excerpts from the MPSSAA’s “Coaches Leading the Way” handbook and just add in points you feel would be appropriate for the church league. Combined I would think that should do the trick.
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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.
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It is not uncommon for a church league to stress zero tolerance for any unsportsmanlike behavior, and some have penalties of their own, such as an automatic suspension for an ejection, etc. Announce it, then enforce it. The players and coaches will adjust.
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My point is that praying before the game doesn't help. The guys were just as likely to do stupid stuff in that league as they were to do it in the leagues that didn't pray before the start of the game.
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When I ran an organization that conducted "church" games, I instituted the rule that not only would we have a prayer before each game, but immediately after, as well. After the 1st week, it really made a positive difference in the attitudes. (A couple of the worst sportsmanship offenders chose to not continue. And at first, I was told that "making the players responsible for their actions - rather than the Good Lord - was "unfair" . . .)
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