"T" ing a Coach - When

[Hawks Coach]

I saw David's feedback on "warning" and I would say that it depends on what you mean. Warning does not mean saying "one more time and that's gonna be a T" or "I am going to T you if you don't stop." You don't threaten a T, you give one willingly when required. However, saying "I've heard enough" is a good idea, as are other techniques to avoid having to give a T.

I am of the firm belief that you give Ts when needed, and you use your skills to avoid that necessity where possible. When it's unavoidable, give the T.

And you have to draw your own lines. If you see yourself giving three times as many Ts as any other ref, you may want to reconsider where you draw the line. If your rate seems to be consistent with that of your fellow officials, you may have a different line but it's probably at an appropriate level.