An email I got. I figured I would ask here before I answered. “What should happen when a coach standing on the sideline physically gets in the way of a player from the opposing team who is about to throw the ball in, with the coach saying “you can’t throw that in my team has to set up?”” Would your answer be different for Rec league vs a competitive league? Thanks.
Of course context matters. Depending on context, it is either a stern warning or a dismissal. A second offense should certainly be a dismissal. But let’s get back to context. This simply won’t happen with a remotely knowledgeable coach. If this is happening, it is most likely a rec league with poorly trained (or completely untrained) coaches. In that context, a stern warning and explanation to the coach of how soccer works is what’s called for. But let’s face it—there’s also a good chance that a league like that is using poorly trained, uncertified refs.
A coach who does that likely has his players stand with their toes in front of the ball to delay a free kick so his team can get set up.
Maybe. If it's anything above U12 or U13 and it's a competitive league, I'll be dismissing the coach on the spot. If it's rec and it didn't almost cause a brawl to break out, I may (emphasis on may) give only a very very very strong warning.
Had a parent interfere once. Parent was able to get to his next appointment earlier than he thought he was going to.
I agree it depends on the situation. U-littles or low level rec, I agree with the stern warning or caution (if appropriate). It may be a good opportunity to check if the coach has an assistant available.
Teach the player to turn around and throw the ball as hard as possible at the coach. “Ball never went in. Do it again”
To agree with @Bubba Atlanta , I would venture to say if you say this even jokingly and the player actually does it, you are probably going to get your badge revoked pretty quick. I wouldn't put it past a crazy coach to throw out conspiracy to assault charges.