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Tough. Sounds like you had to nail him.
I might have tried a little more preventative maintenance. Following the first T, you can be the one (as the non-calling official) to let him know he has lost his coaching box privileges. Explain what that means and what the consequences are.
If he fails to adhere, you can simply ask him to help you out here so we can get on with playing the ballgame. If he continues to stand and disregard, you should be the one to give him the second T. This will mean that each of you whacked him once and will give a better appearance that you each are able to handle the business. Also it will show that the coach had it coming.
I find that if I speak to a coach in firm and direct manner (as it sounds like you and your partner did) but in such a way that is between the two of us so he can save face with his team, I get better results. If I call out the coach and demand that they sit down in front of everyone, there is no way I can win. Either, he hates me because I admonished him in front of everyone- or he gets another T and leaves (possibly missing the next game, which this time of year is probably a conference game). Lose-lose.
Coaches are leaders and Type A personalities. It can be difficult for them to take direction but they often just need to see that it is what is best for the game, their players, and themselves.
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