Category: LOTG
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Jr. High: Heading, Blocking shots with our Head and the current FIFA, US Soccer Concussion guidelines.
Soccer is a collision sport. There are some risks any time bodies collide at full speed going after one ball. There are risks every time a ball is kicked. It may hit us somewhere that may hurt. These risks are inherent every time we step on the field. As a referee I cannot prevent these…
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Ref Life : Plum KOC Weekend 2023
Since I’ve been back in soccer there is one weekend that always gets me. First as a coach and for the last 15 years or so when available as a referee. This year I had games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Only one red card for excessive force. One of my partners sent a parent…
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Jr. High: US Women game 2
Just a reminder to stay up late tonight to support our women’s national team live in New Zealand. Also remember to stay hydrated in this heat.
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Ref Life: Mentoring and learning safety outside of the LOTG.
This first full weekend in June feels more like a week in August. Unfortunately I’m still doing games into June instead of taking the SUP out on the river and battling the wake boats to stand up. Today was a day that I wouldn’t mind falling off the board and taking the dip in the…
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Ref Life: During your pregame walk through.
What would you do if you show up to a field and immediately upon inspecting the goals see this???? I know the referee tests always remind you to check the nets, make sure the goals are anchored, but do they ever address a mechanically modified goal where something not part of the goal extends into…
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Ref Life: Grassroots to Regional
Here are the basics per US Soccer. If you live in Western PA the basics are easy navigating the path is a little more challenging at the current time but there are people out there who can help you, you just need to keep asking, FYI with PRO there is not longer a State, it’s…
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Ref Life: Jr. Officials for schools.
Imagine this. . .players being officials! Now go out and get started by talking it up to the players. Remember it’s much easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. If you would like to take up the whistle feel free to reach out to me,
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