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This is a place for various stories about being a USSF referee. Hopefully, I can pass on the things I learn so other new referees have an idea what to expect as they start their careers. |
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Wrong Way RefereeNov 30, 2009
This weekend, I worked one day of a large, boys, college showcase tournament. I've worked this tournament before. It's always good because you typically have the older ages and the players (for the most part) are on their best behavior as they are...
Futsal Is Not Ready For MeNov 18, 2009
Last night, I attended a meeting to review the Futsal Laws of the Game. I signed up to referee in the local Futsal league. My good friend, and referee, did it last year and he encouraged me to come out and give it a try.
Wow, I'm in big trouble. I...
Interesting Tournament ExperienceNov 16, 2009
There's a pretty big tournament in this area that I've worked a couple of times. The games are always competitive and the organization is decent. This year, I didn't put in for it as both my sons were playing so we were quite busy. A few days before...
It's Been a Slow FallOct 26, 2009
If you live in my area of the country (mid-Atlantic states), you know how much bad weather we've been having. Once again, my Sunday games were canceled. However, my assignor called and asked my son and I to report to a different field to work with a...
Bad Weather, Slow WeekenedOct 19, 2009
I live in the mid-Atlantic states. We had some awful weather this weekend, so there really wasn't much going on. The local high schools were giving the PSAT (a standardized test for college admissions) so there weren't too many young referees around...
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