Category: 2026

• Ref Life: Being match fit requires a plan for active recovery.

  

  I couldn’t help but share this one for y’all. We here in the US who are learning the US Soccer Refereeing Way under stand the importance of fitness. Match Fitness is key to being in the right place to have the best view. If we push ourselves physically throughout the match we need to make…

  dpankiewicz

  April 23, 2026

  2026, journaling, LOTG, nutrition, Recovery, Referee Development, Referee Support, RefLife, Spirit of the Game, Training

  fitness, fun, individual growth

• Ref Life: Reflection, post-game review and areas to continually learn.

  

  dpankiewicz

  April 10, 2026

  2026, confidence, LOTG, Referee Development, Referee Support, RefLife

  Communication, confidence, goal-setting, individual growth

• Ref Life: Self Assessment 2026.

  

  dpankiewicz

  April 2, 2026

  2026, Corners, DFK, Free Kicks, Goal Kick, IDFK, PK, Referee Development, Referee Support, RefLife, Run of play

  confidence, fitness, soccer