Coin toss speech

[Canned Heat]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Just like to add if team winning the toss defers I just look at the other team and say, "you want the ball right!" Then I look immediately at the defering team and asked what goal they would like to defend. I am not going to give the kid a chance to screw up and kick both halves...that is not an option.

If it is a rivalry game I am a little more stern with my speech about sportsmanship and taking care of your teams.

I failed to add that we bring both teams back to the middle for second half start-up (for Varsity games) and mention to keep the sportsmanship in check....during a tight game or a blowout.

I worked a game last weekend....35 to 40 mph winds the entire time.
Spokesman for team insisted on electing to kick after first team deferred....even after I tried talking him thru the choices. Stepped out of the pack and asked the coach. I agree, NEVER let a kid/player choose to let his team have to kick twice. Watched a crew let a team do that in a freshman game some years back and they still get talked about.