looking for advice

[kylejt]

Hand up.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!"

If he says one more thing, or takes one more step, it's his choice.

It's that simple.

...and I didn't want the coach to have to sit out the next game of the tourney.

Again, it's his choice.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by kylejt

Hand up.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!"

If he says one more thing, or takes one more step, it's his choice.

It's that simple.

...and I didn't want the coach to have to sit out the next game of the tourney.

Again, it's his choice.

First, I really hate the phrase, "They eject themselves." They do not. If you doubt this at all please read the OP again and tell me where the ejection was.

To be correct, they display behavior worth of an ejection. We then do our job and eject.

In closing, I agree with Kyle's approach.

Hand up.

"Coach, that's enough."

Eject if objectionable behavior continues.

[Mrumpiresir]

Remain calm. Put your hand up and say " I heard you, That's enough" When he continues, Toss him. Too many umpires let too many coaches get away with too much arguing. First inning, last inning, don't take this stuff. Be calm, be professional. Send the message that this is not tolerated. I am just fed up with the things summertime coaches think they can get away with.