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Judges Need Love Too

Judges Need Love Too

This weekend, I was a guest speaker at the National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges Symposium in Grand Rapids, MI. It was eye opening and fun. I dare say, it was...

Judges Need Love Too

This weekend, I was a guest speaker at the National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges Symposium in Grand Rapids, MI. It was eye opening and fun. I dare say, it was...

The treatment of Anthony Taylor breaks my heart

The treatment of Anthony Taylor breaks my heart

I'm shocked, saddened and upset at the abuse and animosity being shown towards Anthony Taylor after conclusion of the Europa League final. Beyond the match, the vitriol continued in the...

The treatment of Anthony Taylor breaks my heart

I'm shocked, saddened and upset at the abuse and animosity being shown towards Anthony Taylor after conclusion of the Europa League final. Beyond the match, the vitriol continued in the...

The joys of working with "comms"

The joys of working with "comms"

I had the pleasure of using "comms" or electronic communication devices for 3 matches in the past week. What a difference that makes! Being a referee can be a lonely...

The joys of working with "comms"

I had the pleasure of using "comms" or electronic communication devices for 3 matches in the past week. What a difference that makes! Being a referee can be a lonely...

Working with a young crew

Working with a young crew

I can still remember my first match. I was an Assistant Referee for a u10 game. Safe to say, I wasn't great.  I specifically remember one moment in the match...

Working with a young crew

I can still remember my first match. I was an Assistant Referee for a u10 game. Safe to say, I wasn't great.  I specifically remember one moment in the match...

First match of 2023!

First match of 2023!

First match of 2023! An exciting match a few controversial experiences. I lived through it and learned through experience.

First match of 2023!

First match of 2023! An exciting match a few controversial experiences. I lived through it and learned through experience.

Why I love being a referee

Why I love being a referee

Some say that "the only things worth doing, are difficult." It's true, being a referee is not easy. It takes preparation, focus, mental and physical toughness. That's also why it's...

Why I love being a referee

Some say that "the only things worth doing, are difficult." It's true, being a referee is not easy. It takes preparation, focus, mental and physical toughness. That's also why it's...