I s'pose you can add me to the, "me too," pile.
He should've been ejected.
You were fine breaking it up when you did.
However, don't put your hands on the coach unless you and/or your partner are in immediate danger of assault.
Some people don't like to be touched. So it's far better to touch no one than touch someone who is offended by it.
Touching a coach like you did just gives the coach more feul for his fire. Amateur coaches think they're just like the big boys. They hear about the pros and how players and coaches are fined if they touch the umpires. An amateur coach can make a big deal out of this when he is already steamed.
Anything we can do to defuse an explosive situation is always best.
Talk very quietly to the coach. This can sometimes sooth the savage beast.
Try to get the coach's mind off the argument and back on the game.
But don't touch him.
Sincerely,
Jim Porter
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