Using my voice

[SWMOzebra]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I have heard that same advice from some big-dogs in NCAAW.

Ditto. I've seen a partner get his a$$ chewed by a female coach during a juco game. She told him in no uncertain terms that men using the term "ladies" is not appropriate to the college game.

On the other hand, I've heard female officials use the term "ladies" and no one seemed to care.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by SWMOzebra

Ditto. I've seen a partner get his a$$ chewed by a female coach during a juco game. She told him in no uncertain terms that men using the term "ladies" is not appropriate to the college game.

On the other hand, I've heard female officials use the term "ladies" and no one seemed to care.

When I'm doing girls games, I say "ladies". When I'm doing boys and men, I use the word "fellas".

I would say, if your career path is that of NCAA-Women's, then follow the expectations of that level. But at the HS level, which is only place I will officiate females, then I don't see a problem using the term, "ladies".

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SWMOzebra

Ditto. I've seen a partner get his a$$ chewed by a female coach during a juco game. She told him in no uncertain terms that men using the term "ladies" is not appropriate to the college game.

On the other hand, I've heard female officials use the term "ladies" and no one seemed to care.

I think it depends on the coach more than the official.

[RocRef]

Thanks guys for all the advice. I have a JV game in a couple hours. I will work on this.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by RocRef

Thanks guys for all the advice. I have a JV game in a couple hours. I will work on this.

Is it a Girls game?

[RocRef]

haha, no I'm on the boys board. I may ref the boys and girls board next season.