[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by Red Neck Ref
Varsity boys. At start of game assit.coach is acting as head coach because head coach is out of town at a wedding and has not made it back to town. At start of second half head coach has arrived and takes over coaching duties (up off bench, talking to refs, etc...) Is this allowed? If not, and the other coach brings it up, how should it be handled.

The coach that starts the game as head coach is the head coach for the entire game unless, he/she gets disqualified/ejected, or has to leave the game for someother reason, such as illness (because he/she is sick of the officiating). To allow a change is a recipe for manipulation if there are technical fouls on the bench.