Archive for the 'Uniforms & Gear' Category

Getting VERY Impatient With Official Sports

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

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. […]

The Bare Minimum - or - What’s In Your Bag?

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

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 […]

Preventing The Agony Of The Feet

Monday, March 24th, 2008

The older I get (late 30s), the more I believe that referees want one thing more than anything else.  It’s not a “four whistle match”. . .it’s not perfect weather. . .it’s not more pay.  What I think most referees want is more comfortable footwear.  Think about it.  The players play one or maybe two […]

New USSF/OSI Uniforms

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

As most of you are aware, USSF debuted a new style of referee jersey at the 2007 MLS Cup. Are you buying?
I’m hoping to be invited to referee at Youth Regionals in June, so I feel it’s pretty important to have them for the spring season. For most people, though, there’s just not […]