High School Returners being cocky

[aubido]

Hi everyone!
I'm currently running tryouts and am having issues with my returners/vets being very cocky and snarky. They are not leading by my expectations or setting a good example. Instead they are bragging, talking over me, giving newbies rude corrections, and making snide comments about each other. I understand tryouts can be very nerve racking, but I'm worried that once season begins we are going to struggle with meshing the team. I've already had 2 discussions with them and haven't seen much change. Any advice?

 

[catlady]

If talking isn't working, then you need to introduce consequences, be sure to put them in writing, get them approved by your AD, email parents a copy, require parents to send back a signed copy, and follow through.
This can be as simple as:

First and second offense: a certain number of burpees, push ups, or squats
Third offense: sitting on the sidelines during a game
Fourth offense: off the team

Make sure to document every offense and cc the parents and AD.