[JRutledge]

You always want to give the team the rope to hang themselves when you can. It is better when they violate something after you have made a point. If you ask them the question about who is the head coach (loud enough) so that it can be heard by the AC, they know where you stand. If you decide to give a T after that, then they cannot say later, "You did not give us a warning." Of course you never have to give a warning and it will depend on the type of comment that was made as well. If all they are doing is yelling about a call and not being vulgar or just flat out disrespectful and personal with their words, give them an out. If they choose to pursue you further, then they cannot complain.

Last night I had an AC standing while coaching and I told him to sit down. He was not yelling at me or my partner, but he was violating the rules. I let him know where I stood and we did not have a problem the entire game. If I would have just T'd the coach, the coach would have clearly thought I was being a red-*** about this rule. I had a very brief word with the HC and we did not have another problem with either bench the rest of the night. Give them an out to make the right decision.

Peace