[ChuckElias]

In your pre-game with your partner(s), you can talk about anything that you feel is relevant to the game. That can be previous history of the two teams, problems with the coaches, game situations, rules, mechanics or coverage questions.

My pre-game discussions are usually lengthy and very detailed. Others feel a more casual discussion is best. That's up to the two or three officials in the dressing room. But if you've had situations that have made you uncomfortable in past games, you should feel free to discuss those with your partner(s).