Tag: KeepItLocal

• Ref Life: Transitioning to indoor.

  

  Here in Pennsylvania the outdoor season is closing out and the indoor facilities are starting up. We have dasher board soccer, futsal, small sided outdoor fields and even full sized outdoor fields. No matter what version of the game, we need to remember that we are not only responsible for applying the laws of the…

  dpankiewicz

  November 22, 2025

  2023, 2024, 2025, Corners, DFK, Free Kicks, Futsal, Goal Kick, IDFK, journaling, Long Throw, LOTG, PK, Referee Development, Referee Support, RefLife, Run of play, Spirit of the Game

  Children4ProfitSoccer, Communication, confidence, goal-setting, KeepItLocal, soccer, Soccer4Children

• Ref Life: If you hear thunder we have to wait it out.

  

  This rule apply to all games under US Soccer and the PIAA. Even adult leagues fall under the official lightning guidance. This past week my 6:30 kickoff became an 8pm kickoff due to lightning.

  dpankiewicz

  September 29, 2025

  2025, journaling, Referee Development, Referee Support, RefLife, Spirit of the Game, Uncategorized

  Children4ProfitSoccer, dailyprompt, GrassrootsFootball, KeepItLocal, Soccer4Children

• Ref Life: PlumKickoff Classic Tools for Managing The Temperature- field, sideline, crowd.

  

  Referees– What tools do you have in your toolbelt to manage player safety, fair play, sportsmanship and a general positive environment for our grassroots community players in PA West? If you are a first year referee there is a good chance you never thought about using non-verbal or non-audible tools to control the game. Creating…

  dpankiewicz

  August 17, 2025

  2025, confidence, journaling, LOTG, Referee Development, Referee Support, RefLife, Spirit of the Game

  Children4ProfitSoccer, Communication, confidence, football, fun, GrassrootsFootball, HealthyCommunitiesThruFootball, KeepItLocal, PlumKickoffClassic, soccer, Soccer4Children