Well. . .tonight I did a U19B middle and ran into a couple of coaches (same team) who definitely had absolutely no grasp of the big picture - or sportsmanship - at all. Here’s the situation. . .we have Gold vs. Orange. We’re at the 87th minute and Gold is leading 4-1. There were a […]
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I’m currently a Grade 7, but for the last couple years I’ve elected to do my recertification during the Grade 6 makeup recert in the fall. Because Ohio South is changing their recert procedures, I probably won’t be able to do that again. But all the same, getting the instruction that the 6s get has […]
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Today I was the CR for a U13G match with Blue & White. The ball was down in the White end. White player has her arms out away from her body and the cross comes in and strikes her arm. I really didn’t hesitate to blow the whistle and point to the spot (player was […]
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Back on May 27, I posted my review of the Spring Best Of The Midwest tournament which was hosted by the Chicago Magic. At the time, I ranted about a tournament that didn’t pay their referees at the field at the time of the match and promised to post an update to the situation.
Well. . […]
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At least once a year I try to do some games outside the Columbus/Ohio South area. I like to see styles and levels of play I can’t necessarily see in Columbus. Since I have family in the Chicagoland area, I usually find a tournament in that area and try to work some games. […]
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Alright. . .I’m definitely feeling that I have to vent. I’m very quickly losing patience with Official Sports. OSI and USSF announced the new-style shirts at the 2007 MLS Cup. That was November 18, 2007. Now here we are FIVE MONTHS LATER and they still can’t meet demand. […]
I think every referee has heard this at one time or another. Do fans, coaches, or players who try to claim bias on the part of referee ever have a clue about the official they’re directing this at? Do they really believe what they’re saying?
In my case, I think it borders on ridiculous. […]
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I don’t feel like I have too many things that really bother me, but ARs who can’t bother to wear the proper uniform or assemble a kit with the bare necessities is definitely one of them. Appearance is important since it’s the first clue that players, coaches, and spectators have as to whether you […]