I was just a body guard in that situation. Only time I noticed that dude is the 2 times you T'd him and when I directed him to the exit. I don't think he liked your cologne or something. :cool:

I do not think he literally is referring to sticking your hand in someone's face directly. I think he believes the action in many ways is disrespectful as I feel kind of the same. And in my experience it has not usually prevented a T, it helps exacerbate one to be called. Now as said by MSR, you are taller than most of us and not many people are going to do much to you for all kinds of reasons other than your height. I am taller than most men, but not necessarily taller than most basketball coaches. I can imagine that you could damn near look at someone and get the point across that many feel the stop sign accomplishes.

Peace

No Penalty Box ???
 

What? No technical fouls? No yellow cards? You guys are barbarians.

I know what you mean and I don't really do that either...but that is a much better way to do things. I use a Patrick Swayze approach - be nice until it is time not to be nice - more than I used to. I prefer to address the behavior first and the coach's concerns second. Of course, there is a time when ignoring is the best solution because coaches are often irrational/emotional.

A lot of this is just being human and communicating. There are times when a person needs their space even though they want to argue. Those are the times it is best to leave well enough alone. However, when during the course of off court interactions would we put a hand up and tell someone that is enough. Naturally, their thought is probably something along the lines of, "You don't put your hand up and tell me that is enough". At that point, things go left fast.

Who Leads ???
 

By dirty dancing with the coach?