Coaching from behind bench - NFHS Rules

[Brian Smith]

I've now collected a more information on what that coach was told, and once again, I agree with the interpretation, although not all of that was conveyed to the official by the coach: yes, a coach could relocate themselves to behind the bench, but at that point, they are no longer a coach - they would be an observer. No requests or efforts to "coach" the team should be permitted from them while there. (See how the coach failed to mention that part to the official....)

What remains nagging in my mind, is if the coach simply moved to this position, leaving an assistant on the bench, without either indicated to the official or even requesting such move. Sure, we would use preventive officiating to diffuse a sanction, but I certainly can invision an official utilizing Rule 12.2.7(k) as a the basis for sanctioning the coach who moves there without prior knowledge by the official.

Jan and Felix - thanks for the insights - we'll pass this along to the coach and officials for tonight's match.