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I'm now convinced that the proper way to deal with constant ranting, especially about the same play after several times up and down the floor, is to get the T early out. I can deal with a coach who's constantly complaining AS LONG AS he moves along with his comments, i.e. doesn't keep talking about the same thing. You may ask, what's the difference? A reasonable question and I'll admit there is a fine line there but with experience, you can tell if a coach is going to be a constant talker -- i.e. noisy but relatively harmless -- or a jerk that needs to be shut down ASAP. You have the control of his players to worry about most. If they are under control (his or yours), we can allow some more chatting, but if they are complaining themselves, playing a bit rough, etc., you have to nip it fast.
I have a very quick T for demonstrative actions. A coach tossed a clipboard in front of me the other night and bought a very fast T. But complaints have never really bothered me too much.
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