coin toss

[mcrowder]

2 years ago, mid-season, but the 1st week for the kids to be out there at the flip without any coaches. 11 year olds.

Team A wins, immediately says he wants to kick. We explain his options, and he says coach told me we want to kick. We reexplain that he can defer to the 2nd half, and then the other team will likely choose to receive - that way he gets to kick, but gets to receive, if they want, in the 2nd half. He agrees to defer. So I look to team B - do you want to receive, kick, or defend a goal.

"We want to kick."

Aaaaaarrrrggghhh!!!!!

We waive both coaches in (this being the 1st week and all, and us being very understanding), and reexplain. Team A defers, Team B receives. Got hearty thank you's from both coaches.