Tossing a coach

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Originally posted by akalsey
The first out, there were more than one comment. The comments were still being hurled at me when the next batter took his place in the box. He told me I was in the wrong position. He told me that I should watch the play next time. He asked if I'd like him to clean the bag off for me. In short, he said all the things I've said to umps as a spectator.

I don't want to dump someone. I'd like to do anything I can to avoid it.

There comes a time when you have to say "coach, I have heard all I am going to hear" followed by a long pause during which eye contact is maintained (call it a stare). I don't like dumping coaches either, but if you want to keep them in the game you have to send the message.

I used to be a coach, and I used to get on the umpires, but I darn sure knew when the "message" had been delivered.
Establish your message.