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Pregame Talk - Part 1
Over the years, my pregame chat as a center ref has evolved. What used to be focused on good flag mechanics, staying on the 2nd to last opponent or just...
Pregame Talk - Part 1
Over the years, my pregame chat as a center ref has evolved. What used to be focused on good flag mechanics, staying on the 2nd to last opponent or just...
Zero Tolerance: Is this the answer?
Across the country, state youth soccer organizations are making bold new rules to try and address the verbal abuse and often physical threats made towards our match officials. I receive heartbreaking...
Zero Tolerance: Is this the answer?
Across the country, state youth soccer organizations are making bold new rules to try and address the verbal abuse and often physical threats made towards our match officials. I receive heartbreaking...
Need inspiration? Meet Nathan Mattick
As I get older, I often wonder how long I will be able to referee? In just a few games, I can rack up 6 - 10 miles of walking, running...
Need inspiration? Meet Nathan Mattick
As I get older, I often wonder how long I will be able to referee? In just a few games, I can rack up 6 - 10 miles of walking, running...
Are "Make Up Calls" a thing?
At least once a weekend, I'll hear a parent or a coach say "that was a make-up call!" Essentially, they are saying that because they didn't agree with a call,...
Are "Make Up Calls" a thing?
At least once a weekend, I'll hear a parent or a coach say "that was a make-up call!" Essentially, they are saying that because they didn't agree with a call,...
How Refs Need Love Too Started
Refs Need Love Too began as a joke. This channel has become a source of inspiration, training, education and even comic relief for those who choose to pick up a whistle....
How Refs Need Love Too Started
Refs Need Love Too began as a joke. This channel has become a source of inspiration, training, education and even comic relief for those who choose to pick up a whistle....
Why don't Grassroots refs get more training?
This question has long plagued me... Why don't Grassroots refs get more training? Year after year, we throw new, young and old refs to the wolves as if they were...
Why don't Grassroots refs get more training?
This question has long plagued me... Why don't Grassroots refs get more training? Year after year, we throw new, young and old refs to the wolves as if they were...