We've been told that the State will have evaluators at games throughout the year and that they will be specifically watching how the coaches box is enforced. The State went to 14' boxes a couple of years ago but has grown increasingly frustrated at the lack of enforcement and the "he/she is coaching" philosophy. The box was almost abolished by the State this year but agreed to keep it pending the outcome of these random audits. They have also said that playoff assignments could be at risk if an auditor is at a game where the box is not enforced. They are also watching for assistant coach behavior and how that is dealt with by the officials.
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