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Originally Posted by mcrowder

Warn once. Then when he ejects himself, you help him on his way.

I'm sorry, but I disagree. A long time ago I learned that the warning usually doesn't do much - in fact, it typically exacerbates the situation. While we like to think it puts people on guard, more often than not it indicates to an experienced skipper where you set your limits. I prefer to keep 'em guessing.

Look at the big dogs in MLB, they don't warn - they dump when required. At some point, you stop being a teacher/counselor and remember that you are the sheriff.

Warnings are great for kids who don't shave and coaches who may but act like they don't. Above traveling leagues, I don't use the warning unless it is mandated by the book. (Removing a hemet, etc.)