My first (high school) ejection

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

"Coach, as long as you're coaching, we're probably not going to notice you."

This quote, or something along the lines of "Coach, your box is marked. We're not going to get too worked up over the lines unless you give us reason to," is pretty common around here.

And, quite frankly, I've got no issue with it. If a coach is coaching, and pretty much staying in his box, I'm not concerned with a step or two outside the lines. Don't get on the court when play is there, don't be in front of the scorer's table, and we don't have an issue. That's pretty much accepted in my area as long as the coach isn't on us.

However, if he wanders too much or starts to gripe, he gets a gentle warning to stay in the box and then we pay attention. If he gets whacked and is seat belted, then it's a pretty strict interpretation.

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Originally Posted by jdw3018

This quote, or something along the lines of "Coach, your box is marked. We're not going to get too worked up over the lines unless you give us reason to," is pretty common around here.

And, quite frankly, I've got no issue with it. If a coach is coaching, and pretty much staying in his box, I'm not concerned with a step or two outside the lines. Don't get on the court when play is there, don't be in front of the scorer's table, and we don't have an issue. That's pretty much accepted in my area as long as the coach isn't on us.

However, if he wanders too much or starts to gripe, he gets a gentle warning to stay in the box and then we pay attention. If he gets whacked and is seat belted, then it's a pretty strict interpretation.

Agree completely.