[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

First: NFHS R2-S11-A6/NCAA R2-S11-A6 states that the Timer through an official shall notify the team and its head coach that it is has taken its last allowable time-out.

Second: NFHS R5-S12-A2/NCAA R5-S12-A1 states that a team may request time-outs in excess of it allotted number and the request shall be granted. The penalty is an technical foul charged to the team. (Under NCAA rules it is considered an indirect technical foul even though it is charged to the team and not an indiviual.)

You said that the head coach was not cooperative when you tried to inform him that he had used up all of his allotted time-outs. You let his assistant know, so don't lose any sleep over that part. But you cannot tell a team that they cannot have an excess time-out. If they want the time-out they are entitled to it but there is a penalty to be paid.

Just ask Chris Weber.