Coach's Actions w/own Players

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

Would it be different, if in a time-out, the coach was screaming obscenities at their team? Loud enough for most fans to hear it, in this hypothetical. This falls into a similar "unsporting" grey area for a T to the coach, imo.

2004-05 NFHS Basketball Rules Points Of Emphasis
4. Specific unsporting acts. The committee is concerned about the following specific unsporting acts. Coaches, players and officials must pay particular attention to these areas:
C. Inappropriate language. The committee is concerned about the use of inappropriate language by players, bench personnel, coaches, officials and spectators. Each group has a responsibility to the game and to each other to demonstrate civility and citizenship. The team huddle is not a safe haven for coach’s bad language. Players are not permitted to "let off steam' by using profanity, even if it is not directed at an opponent or official. Being angry at oneself is no excuse. Officials are not exempt either. Inappropriate references to players or coaches are not acceptable. Game administrators must also pay particular attention to fans, they do not have a license to abuse.