Don't let a bad call ruin your season. If there is a play where you think an official has made a mistake, make sure that the team captain is the only one who talks with the referees. It is the captain's responsibility to protect his or her players and also to keep them out of trouble. Bad sportsmanship ratings can result from players other than captains arguing with officials and will hurt your team's chances of making the playoffs. Meet with your team before the first game.
Some teams like to practice before the season starts.
While this is not a must for a winning team, it is important that the group meets before the first time they take the field. Make sure that everyone on the team has been introduced. This will help your team communicate better. Make sure that the team members know what rules vary from regular varsity play and intramural play. Make sure you give everyone on the team a copy of the schedule or at least let them know when the first few games are so they can adjust their personal schedules.