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...
Don't have all the details. But some concept art was available for those that attended the national convention.
A change IS coming next year, but yellow only. They're going to roll out the new jerseys one color per year. They do look better though. In the...
I get e-mails from college assignors every year begging us to issue red cards to coaches who do this crap. I fully support the MNSRC in this...
Nice typo. Still accurate though.
My only question is was the attacker able to regain his balance prior to the shot. If it's a shove, he stumbles, collects himself, takes two...
Read the stories on these threads. Find a mentor or mentors you trust who you can bounce ideas off of and can watch you and give pointers. Each...
"I don't HAVE to rescind the card. But here's your caution, and you HAVE to not say anything else stupid if you want to stay."
Here's my mechanic, which would help in avoiding such an event from recurring. Any and all times I am making a call for an indirect kick, I put my...
I think both scenarios have to be a retake. The first one for the reasons stated above. The second one for the reason that there is a long-held...
I liked the Brek Shea red card. A friend told me about it, and I saw the same when I watched it. Elfath gives Shea the yellow for the challenge....
"You're welcome to leave early. Behave poorly, and I will ensure it." As to the question about dissent and dealing publicly. "It is your job to...
For me, the biggest problem is "several times." First time I hear that, I'm taking the time to let EVERYONE on the field know that type of...