I didn't see this thread (haven't been on here much) but I recall the one this is somewhat of a continuation of.
The bottom line for me is this: if TASO wants to fully standardize the process, that's OK with me. I think a lot of what we do was handed down through the ages -- how we were taught by those in our area. If I went to another chapter and took over a crew, they'd probably look at me like I was crazy if I gave them my standard pregame agenda.
Here's the big issue, I think: the UIL 30 minute jurisdiction. I haven't worked a game in the last 5 years -- and probably longer than that -- where the one or both of the teams weren't off the field on or around 7:00 (30 minutes prior to KO). This includes private school, and UIL (now) 2A-6A. I haven't worked a 6 man game since 2011. There have been a few times where one team lingered or a few of the players stayed and did things like kicking, but 95% of the time, both teams were off the field by 7 and 100% of the time, one team was off. So... if we wait until our 30 minute window starts, there won't be any on field meetings with the coaches plus we're interrupting their pregame process. If we go out earlier (whatever time, but extend it to an hour before KO), we have time to meet but technically, we don't have jurisdiction.
I'd honestly rather meet the coaches in the locker room. It is a private conversation and I prefer that immensely. Fewer interruptions and I was reported several years ago for misunderstood actions when speaking with the clock operators of all people. The reporting coach lied about several things but if someone wanted to stretch the idea of "appearance of conflict" then, I guess, I didn't live up to our professional standards. A private, unseen, conversation would eliminate that possibility.
So, and I've brought this up on here before so at the risk of repeating myself, what happens if there is a fight? DQ? Break it up, send them to the locker rooms, and report? TASO must get involved with this and give us direction.