If a coach is the only one saying something to you then I would completely disregard it. As others have said, if it's an assigner or supervisor then it's something to worry about.
I have tried going no lanyard but I'm much more comfortable with one. And the VHSL has said it's mandatory for high school games in VA.
But if it's not an issue with the powers that be in your area, I wouldn't spend a single second worrying about what one coach had to say.
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