Good!
I consider this a "good for softball" rules interpretation. While it does fall into the category of "know it when you see it" (i.e. hard to precisely define with written words), there is a clear difference between cheering / chatter and taunting / intimidation.
While this ruling may have vindicated your original ruling, it no doubt had no effect on the coach's blackballing you from the playoffs. Too bad. Good call, though.
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