To eject a high school coach in Virginia, the umpire must follow the five-step process mandated by the Virginia High School League (VHSL). That process can be likened to a cop reading a suspect his Miranda rights. Failure to read a suspect his rights may jeopardize the prosecution's case. Failure on the part of the umpire to follow the five-step process may negate the sanctions (fine and suspension) that a coach must serve following his ejection.
Peter ejects a coach
Recently I ejected a coach and failed to follow the process. I will walk the reader through the ejection and point out where I failed. Here is a recap of the five-step process I outlined in Part II.
- Tell the coach that what he is doing violates the rules. Tell him what rule or protocol that he is violating.
- Warn the coach that if he continues in his behavior, you will restrict him to the bench.
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