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A few thoughts:
If you meet with potentially 13 fellow umpires behind the shed, why not avoid a potential volatile situation by trading games with one of the other umps? In general, I don't believe in avoiding teams/coaches based on past games, but this sounds particularly hateful, so why would the assignor subject you and everyone unnecessarily?
Although you see yourself as "objective." I beg to differ. You are already expecting/predicting trouble three days before the scheduled game. If you cannot get out of this game. or choose not to, clear your head and focus. Ignore any comments before entering the field. Arrive at the field close to game time, have a polite and professional plate meeting (if you are BU keep your mouth shut). If you are PU and coach starts in about the last horrible game, say we are starting fresh today and setting a good example for the players. Ignore all fans, period. Don't bring up the old history or issue ultimatums, warnings. Focus, work hard, don't allow yourself to be baited, but take care of business if necessary.
Save the rule book for umpiring games, not as a crutch to throw weight around and justify looking for trouble. IMO
And of course, have fun.
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