You did state that is the Kansas interp. It is not the interp provided by Illinois, or by the NFHS.

Ok. Great about IL. Do you have the NFHS interp? Please share.

In IL, there is no distinction between standing or kneeling, talking or being silent. To quote the state interp: "The larger concern is the continuation of unsporting behavior by bench personnel."

That interp does not address the topic at hand - when a coach may stand.

Do you have examples of some of the other "many state associations", and how they are similar or different?

Here is one.
Colorado
COACHING BOX
The head coach may be off the bench in front of his or her seat within the confines of the designated coaches’ box to give instructions to his or her players and/or substitutes.


I thought a T is the penalty for anyone offending the coaching box rule? If KS says kneeling is not part of the rule, what penalty is in force for kneeling?

Huh? KS says he may not kneel, stand, crouch if not coaching the players.

In IL, if the coach is kneeling in the coaching box, he is where he's supposed to be. What happens if you tear an ACL when you trip over his leg while he's standing there coaching?

Look, I am simply saying if a coach is kneeling it is more likely you may not see him. Especially since the box extends to the sideline, where a C should be running. If you don't believe that, then great. Next topic. I am not saying it's a T. I simply said I ask them to stand for both our safety. Remember, I said we are very lenient about the coaches box. I only use our interp if there is some commentary or gesturing that many can hear/see. If that doesn't work, then a T for unsportsmanlike. If you do it different, great.