[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

- Answer questions in 10 words or less and then get away from the coach. And there's nothing the matter with a coach having the last word as you're walking away as long as the last words aren't profane, derogatory, etc.
- don't initiate conversations unless you have information to pass
- warn once, not 3 times.
- follow up on all warning
- be approachable but distant at the same time

Works for me. Mileage may vary.

+1

This part sounds paradoxical. Another way to think about it: be approachable without encouraging the approach.