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Brian, I would recommend that you contact Gina directly for this interpretation. Over the 10 years that I officiated in Michigan, I found that many times, the state interpretation differed from the one given in other areas of the country.
As you have already noted, the only legal times when the coach is allowed to be off the bench are those listed in Rule 12.2.5. Unless the coach could show me in writing that the state has said he could be off the bench other than those times, he had better be seated. Then, as you have noted, Rule 12.2.7.k would be applicable if he just can't stay seated.
Felix, good to see you, my friend!
In a similar situation, I have asked for clarification concerning players standing behind the bench from 0-25. I cannot in good conscience see where the rules allow that to happen and I want to see if what has been posted on the other discussion board is accurate or if we are being led down the primrose path.
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Jan G. Filip - San Jose, CA
EBVOA Rules Interpreter Emeritus
NCS Volleyball Officials Coordinating Committee Recorder
CIF State Volleyball State Championships Referee (2005), Scorekeeper (2006-2007) & Libero Tracker (2010)
PAVO State Referee (2014) / PAVO Certified Scorekeeper (2014) / PAVO Certified Line Judge (2012)
USAV Junior National Referee (resigned 2013) / USAV National Scorekeeper (2014)
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