Kristy,
What the boys said.
Also, if you saw the travel after you recognized the time-out request, but before you blew your whistle, you probably would have had an easy sell to your partner just by telling your partner that I saw the request first.
It'll be more comfortable with a few more games and a few more similar situations under your belt.
And, don't hesitate to blow your whistle for something you see. In your case, had you blown the whistle, as I am sure you know now, and then discussed it with your partner, the angry coach would have had less "ammunition" to act like an idiot.
mick
Hmmmm. Mark T. and I seem to be on the same page tonight.
