Calling coaches and players by first names

[IamMatt]

In our area, Blue is the typical means of address. Was it once a sign of disrespect or is it a sign of disrespect in some areas?

On the field, I am in favor of calling the umpires "Blue," the coaches "Coach," and the players by their position (or "batter," etc.). It avoids any appearance of impropriety, favoritism, or lack of taking the game seriously and maintains a level of professionalism. Same thing with coaches' daughters--on the field their dad is "Coach" not "Dad."

After the game and off the field, you may have a personal relationship with these people but on the field the relationship is a professional one. At least IMHO.

[bluezebra]

Originally Posted by orangeump

so you would rather be called some color than your God given name?

That to me is disrespectful more than calling me by name and it's not even close

God didn't give me my name, my parents did.

When I officiated, I preferred "blue", "ump", etc., but not by my name. I referred to a coach as "coach", even if we were aquainted. Players were by position or uniform number. THAT is respectful. Calling me by my name is familiarity, and THAT is disrespectful.

Bob