Non Varsity coach bench position

[oldschool]

Just wondering about a non varsity coach who moves from one end of bench to the other. Stated they had contact at all times. Would you allow this? I had a problem when she moved and made a comment to me about a call. Hopefully you can visualize this movement dictated by ofense and defense. Let me know your thoughts.

[derwil]

If it's just once...no problem. If it's everytime down the floor - notify the head coach that she is going to cost the coach the ability to stand up.

If she's up and complains - whack. Bench T, everyone sits.

[chartrusepengui]

Originally Posted by oldschool

Just wondering about a non varsity coach who moves from one end of bench to the other. Stated they had contact at all times. Would you allow this? I had a problem when she moved and made a comment to me about a call. Hopefully you can visualize this movement dictated by ofense and defense. Let me know your thoughts.

As long as they maintain contact - fine - no real penalty for this. Let them slide on the bench and get a few slivers. Then they'll know what it feels like when they speak to us. ( a real PIA)
If they are addressing you or saying something inappropriate - penalize that according to the rules. But I have not seen anything that says they can't move while maintaining contact with the bench.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by oldschool

Just wondering about a non varsity coach who moves from one end of bench to the other. Stated they had contact at all times. Would you allow this? I had a problem when she moved and made a comment to me about a call. Hopefully you can visualize this movement dictated by ofense and defense. Let me know your thoughts.

The head coach of a non-varsity team? Then she's allowed the same rights as any head coach. By rule, though, if she moves out of the box, she's not allowed to stand once she moves back into the box.

Or, do you mean the assistant coach of the varsity (or any) team? She's under the same restrictions and any assistant coach.

[chartrusepengui]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The head coach of a non-varsity team? Then she's allowed the same rights as any head coach. By rule, though, if she moves out of the box, she's not allowed to stand once she moves back into the box.

Not in our state. Coaching box is only for head coach at varsity level. All other levels must remain in contact with bench in WI

[Gargil]

If the Coach at a non-varsity level stands, stays in front of thier seat and is actually coaching the players I really do not have a problem with that, if they are standing to complain, warning then WHACK!

[bainsey]

If I have an issue with an assistant coach, I'll talk about it with the head coach. I had one A.C. last year that was standing to coach a couple of times, but a visit with the head coach ("control your bench") took care of that.

I also had one a few weeks ago, a middle school game where the coaches didn't know that rule. No biggie. Still, there was a spectator I knew who had officiated that tried to tell me and my partner after the game that the A.C. couldn't be at the opposite end of the bench as the H.C., as it creates "an unfair advantage." No such NFHS rule exists. Anyone ever hear of this?

[tref]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Still, there was a spectator I knew who had officiated that tried to tell me and my partner after the game that the A.C. couldn't be at the opposite end of the bench as the H.C., as it creates "an unfair advantage." No such NFHS rule exists. Anyone ever hear of this?

Yes, but not from an "ex-official" those comments generally come from the BCF!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Gargil

If the Coach at a non-varsity level stands, stays in front of thier seat and is actually coaching the players I really do not have a problem with that, if they are standing to complain, warning then WHACK!

Sounds like half the JV games I see. The coaching box is a privilege for VARSITY head coaches only in Wisconsin. If I was working the game (and I probably wouldn't be), I'd give a friendly reminder early on and the coach would sit. What's so hard about that?

[Gargil]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Sounds like half the JV games I see. The coaching box is a privilege for VARSITY head coaches only in Wisconsin. If I was working the game (and I probably wouldn't be), I'd give a friendly reminder early on and the coach would sit. What's so hard about that?

I am not allowing him a coaching box I am allowing him to stand in front of his seat and Coach, not roam the sideline.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

All other levels must remain in contact with bench.

Not even to to spontaneously react to an outstanding play by a team member?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

Not in our state. Coaching box is only for head coach at varsity level. All other levels must remain in contact with bench in WI

Just curious; I'm assuming this is some sort of alteration of the coaching box rules. Are they allowed to stand whenever they want, just so long as they are physically touching their bench?

[Cobra]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Just curious; I'm assuming this is some sort of alteration of the coaching box rules. Are they allowed to stand whenever they want, just so long as they are physically touching their bench?

No, there is no coaching box at all. Everyone must remain seated.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Cobra

No, there is no coaching box at all. Everyone must remain seated.

Not even to to spontaneously react to an outstanding play by a team member?

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by Cobra

No, there is no coaching box at all. Everyone must remain seated.

Which could make for a crowded bench during Time Outs!