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I agree with Jurassic 100%.
As I've said more than once, a big part of our job as officials is to be the calm voice of reason in an otherwise chaotic environment. If we can't do that, we have no business on the court.
No matter the situation or provocation, we, above all else, must keep our cool - save the emotional release for later in private. What you want anyone who watches the game video to see is a calm, confident official efficiently dealing with the wacko coach/player/etc. in accordance with the rules.
The process is simple:
1. A calm "Coach, that's your 2nd T - by rule you need to leave the gym."
2. If the coach refuses, turn to the table and instruct them to start a 60 second clock.
3. Immediately remove yourself from the possibility of any escalation by getting physically away from the coaches & table - go to the center circle opposite the table as you would for a 60 second time out & let it play out.
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