I'd like to add two things. Make sure that you've had both sides of the story, if you are relying on the coaches version of events remember that coaches sometimes have a selective memory. If you have independant confirmation of events then I think you've handled it well. In my pre-game I always remind the coaches that I don't want any hitting above the belt, if I get torso to torso I have a judgement call and I always call on the side of safety. Second,with perfect 20-20 hindsight, it's a good idea to have a protest committee named for just such an event, saves you the headaches that you're going through now.
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