Refs Need Love Too

Through humor, analysis and education, we are slowly changing how people view referees and officials in all sports. We care and have a love for the game as much as any player or coach. Sometimes even more.

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  • Regional Fitness Test Failure

    Regional Fitness Test Failure

    Why does someone even want to be "Regional?" It’s a promotion. It’s a sign of moving forward. Unlike in Europe or what they system used to be here in the U.S.,...

    Regional Fitness Test Failure

    Why does someone even want to be "Regional?" It’s a promotion. It’s a sign of moving forward. Unlike in Europe or what they system used to be here in the U.S.,...

  • Top Pre-Match Tips Part 2 (10 - 1)

    Top Pre-Match Tips Part 2 (10 - 1)

    I get lots of great questions emailed to me. This one really made me think. I was asked what I do pre-match to get ready for the game. Here is...

    Top Pre-Match Tips Part 2 (10 - 1)

    I get lots of great questions emailed to me. This one really made me think. I was asked what I do pre-match to get ready for the game. Here is...

  • Top Pre-Match Tips for Success on the soccer pitch Part 1 (22 - 11)

    Top Pre-Match Tips for Success on the soccer pi...

    I get lots of great questions emailed to me. This one really made me think. I was asked what I do pre-match to get ready for the game. I couldn't...

    Top Pre-Match Tips for Success on the soccer pi...

    I get lots of great questions emailed to me. This one really made me think. I was asked what I do pre-match to get ready for the game. I couldn't...

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We need a voice

Professional match officials are prevented from speaking out. This lack dialogue is contributing to heightened misundertsandings and frustrations on all sides of the pitch.

I love what I do!

When I finally stop refereeing some decades from now, I hope we have helped create a more inclusive and supportive environment than the one I started my career in.

SHOP

  • Proper Kit for Refs

    We have created designs that celebrate those with the courage to pick up a whistle and those who appreciate them for it.

    SHOP 

  • 10% of all profits will be donated to causes that support the training or mentoring of referees or officials of other sports

  • Insights from 7 years on the pitch

    I am certainly not an expert, but I am more closely related to the 99% of grassroots refs than the professionals we see on the TV. I hope my perspectives can help you on your referee journey.

I love being a referree

Proud to be an official

We should take pride in being an official. We provide a service to our community. It is often a thankless job, but it makes a tremendous difference in the enjoyment of the games we love to play.