Grumpy Coach

[jfurdell]

Coach: You are so concerned about enforcing the sideline policy that you are missing fouls on the field.

This is about where I would start (sternly) saying "That's enough, coach, this discussion is over". If he keeps it up, flag him.

Remember, the rulebook says all these qualify as USC:

"Attempting to influence a decision by an official"
"Disrespectfully addressing an official"
"Indicating objections to an official's decision"

That gives you a lot of leeway for throwing that flag. If you sense that a bad situation is going to get worse, I think it's best to throw the flag early to send a message that unethical/unsportsmanlike behavior by the coaches won't be tolerated.