1. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗢- With as little as 5 minutes of research you can learn information about the coach that will allow you to build rapport and familiarity. This is an opportunity to connect on a personal level before the game even starts. This strategy cannot hurt you so consider this as preparation before your next game.⁣ ⁣

𝟮. 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩��𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦- A great opportunity to insert yourself and show approachability is following an early time out when the temperature is still low. The coach will likely be most open to communicate during this time and it shows that you are a good listener and willing to work together.⁣

𝟯. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦- This will grab the player’s attention and catch them off guard in a positive way. Who doesn’t like getting praised? After you’ve delivered the compliment you can then add any other game management messaging that can help the player and the game. If nothing else, it’s a kind thing to do and it puts good karma into the game.⁣

𝟰. 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝟮 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗦- Provide value for the player in that moment and explain what their illegal actions are. The player will appreciate the reminder but more importantly, if the coach sees that you’re trying to help at that moment they will 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 you for it.⁣

𝟱. 𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗞- This is a quick and easy way to show 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 and it lets the players know that you care about their well being. You’d consider it a 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 if a player did the same to you after you accidentally tripped or fell.⁣

6. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗦- This is a green light opportunity to broadcast your voice to at least 2–6 players for 2 straight dead balls. Use this time to indicate how many shots, or tell the players to not come in early, or speak individually to someone who might need some extra attention.⁣

𝟳. 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 #- Instead of shouting “let go” or “easy” simply add “let go #24” or “#32 stop holding.” This personalization will ensure your message is actually received and it lets the player know that you are aware and acknowledge her/his actions.⁣

𝙀𝙋𝙄𝙎𝙊𝘿𝙀 𝟭𝟬𝟬 ⁣𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪⁣⁣

📺 To Watch⁣

https://youtu.be/xo9jqKozeaI⁣

🎧 To Listen⁣

https://anchor.fm/crown-refs/episodes/100-Roger-Ayers-MasterClass–22-year-Divsion-1-Official–3-Final-Four-Selections-egkdm3⁣