[wadep1965]

As a teacher, I get my best results when I get the parents involved, early in the year.

As an official, I get my best results with unruly players (running their mouths, uttering profanities, etc.) when I involve the coaches early on in the game. A simple word to a coach that his #? is getting mouthy usually takes care of the situation.

Further, as an official, I get game administrators involved EARLY when the followers get whacko in the bleachers. During a dead ball, it's so easy to locate one and put a buzz in their ear that I'd appreciate their cooperation with keeping the fan behavior appropriate. When/if I need to approach them later, it's usually just a simple word/request to have the offender removed with MINIMAL disruption of the game, or personal involvement in the situation.

As the old saying goes....an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure (or something like that, right? )

Get those "parents" involved!!!!