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Originally Posted by Welpe
Start at pre-game. Ask the head coach if he has a get back coach or if you should talk to him directly about working to keep the restricted area clear.
From there get on it early in the game. Start at kick off and ensure you have a clear restricted area. First play from scrimmage, let the coach know what's acceptable if they aren't where you need them to be. If they want to persist, drop a flag for a warning, preferably after they've had a big play and are afraid it might get called back.
Stay consistent with the coaches and keep on them. You feel like a hard ass doing it but this is your safety and theirs we're talking about also.
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Absolutely agree, the comments to the HC before the game should be a collaboration with the Referee, so there's no question you're a united front.
I'm a firm believer in "Be nice, until it's time NOT to be nice", but when it's time NOT to be nice, nicety is no longer a primary concern. One thing about sideline flags, when unfortunately necessary, they won't wear out, and if there are really slow learners, there will ultimately be fewer of them.
In so many ways, "The only thing accomplished by ignoring, tolerating, condoning bad behavior is encouraging more of it".