Back when I used it, we had to have those pieces of information, so the schools could mail us checks. Unfortunately, the coaches often were able...
I officially retired in October 2019, my final game being a D1 Women's College match. I was a referee for 21 years. I wore a State Badge with the...
Thanks for the kind words. I have 21 years in as a referee, 5 at the State level, and happen to be a licensed counselor as well. My AR1 is a...
Had a banger of a game tonight. HS Boys. Latino team from lower socioeconomic area, and a more middle class predominantly white team. 5 yellows, 3...
Looks like I retired just in time.
I'm taking a step back not due to lack of ability, but lack of time. I'm continuing to do high school (which is a split season sport, girls in...
I first got my USSF badge in 1999 at only 14 years old. For the next 20 years I refereed everything from little kids to adults. I have done...
Abbott and Costello do soccer.
I was doing a tournament this past November in a cold state. One day of the tournament the high was in the low 20's and there were snowflakes...
Lots of high school guys in my area use 3 stripe and we all have to match. When I was still in Ohio, it was 3 stripe only. That said, when I lived...
Another fun DOGSO/IDFK scenario. The old ATR as well as Jim Allen's site when it was official, mentioned that it is an offense to hang from the...
Anyone else considering a send off here? I am not saying I would in a JV game like this, but in a higher level game maybe? I think at the varsity...
I've given a lot over 19 years, maybe around 100 or so, more if coach dismissals are included, but I will always remember the first. It was my...