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I coach HS football, not basketball, and have gotten one USC penalty flag thrown on me in the years I have coached. I deserved it, wanted it to let my players know I "had their backs", and don't regret it. The situation doesn't really matter, the officials doing the game were letting some dangerous things happen over and over and I let them know we were not pleased. Got the flag and shut up. Sent the tape in to the league office and the crew was suspended for a game.
As basketball officials, we need to realize that there are lots of different reasons why coaches get T'd. It is simply a call - just like any other call we make - and really doesn't deserve any more agonizing over or questioning ourselves than any other call. If it's there, call it.
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