Game Management

Pre-Game Game Preparation

Pre-Game Conference Game Behavior

Pre-Game

Call partner & verify time, location, & uniformCollect & check gearFamiliarize yourself with directions to game siteReview rules of game & know what set of rules to enforce

Pre-Game con’d

Arrive at game site 30 minutes prior to game timeIntroduction with partnerDressing for game & equipment checkPre-game discussion with partnerDiscuss potential rule problems with partner

Game Preparation

Check in with home team coach

Fill out needed paperwork

Walk field & discuss potential problems with partner

Check helmets & bats together

Introduction to site administrator

Pre-game Conference

IntroductionsDiscuss special ground rules & potential problemsNote location of official scorekeeper & game administratorHandle line-upsAsk for questions & if teams are legally equipped

Game BehaviorEye contact whenever talking with coaches or players

Be approachable

Listen and let coach or player talk first

Always be calm and never raise your voice

Always speak to players & coaches face to face never yell across field

Be respectful of players, coaches, & partnersHustle and try to be in best position to make a callHave good timing on all callsBody language No idle conversation with players, coaches, or fans Focus on what goes on between the lines of the playing field