Question for tonight!

[bard]

I filled in on a 6th grade boys game last night. Home team kids have never won--not as 5th graders and still not as 6th graders. The boys were running out of control, bouncing off the other team, and running a fine-line on unsportsmanlike behavior by comments on how often they were getting fouled...

Here comes the question: As fate would have it, I'm scheduled to have these boys again tonight! Do I talk to the coach or kids ahead of time regarding the player's behavior and what I expect? Right now, I'm thinking a captain's meeting will be required! Honestly, I think I let these boys get away with too much last night, and I really don't think my patience will hold up as well tonight. (Plus I banged my knee after the game last night, and I'm probably going to be in some pain. That always makes me a little more crotchety!)

Any advice on how I should practice preventative officiating on this one would be appreciated!

Tx.