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.

SHOP

Refs Need Love Too Blog

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  • Best Soccer Referee Scorecards

    Best Soccer Referee Scorecards

    It's not easy keeping up with everything that can happen in a soccer match. It's critical, that not only is that info recorded, but it is also laid out in...

    Best Soccer Referee Scorecards

    It's not easy keeping up with everything that can happen in a soccer match. It's critical, that not only is that info recorded, but it is also laid out in...

  • Does holding a flag affect Assistant Referee Performance?

    Does holding a flag affect Assistant Referee Pe...

    As a soccer referee, I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate details that go into ensuring fair play on the field. Reed’s master’s thesis, “Kinetic and Kinematic Effects of Unilateral Flag...

    Does holding a flag affect Assistant Referee Pe...

    As a soccer referee, I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate details that go into ensuring fair play on the field. Reed’s master’s thesis, “Kinetic and Kinematic Effects of Unilateral Flag...

  • Florida Futures Program

    Florida Futures Program

    The Florida State Referees Association has an outside program called "Florida Futures" set up to develop young refs from 11-14 years old. Check out my podcast to learn more about...

    Florida Futures Program

    The Florida State Referees Association has an outside program called "Florida Futures" set up to develop young refs from 11-14 years old. Check out my podcast to learn more about...

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Check out the Merch!

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.