Daneen Goncalves
Referee Assignor
612-203-2575
Brian Koehler
Mentor Coordinator
651-343-9526
2017
Games
Recreational
329 games 1st-8th grade
Competitive
599 games U9-U19
Referees
97 referees total
61 returning, 36 new
More older, higher level games!
More returning referees!
Incentive program!
Self-Assign!
Referee Assignor
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Schedule times/fields for
Competitive games
Policies, Procedures, and
Payscale
Assign officials to games
Maintains payscale and
pays officials
Manages gameofficials.net
Answers general phone
calls/emails of program
Mentor Coordinator
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Train and assigns
levels to officials
Schedule mentors
Conduct and
coordinate on-site
evaluations
Maintains CCUnited
referee roster
Off-season trainings
Assignor
Mentors
Referees
Who to contact for….?
Controlling your own schedule
SELF ASSIGN
Levels mean a lot!
 Game
assignments
 Communications
 Get
paid
 1099
tax
documents
 April
22nd 11:45am-1:45pm
scrimmage/training!
 Rec
games start this weekend - April 15th
 Mid-July
Qualifiers - CCU will host again!
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Competitive season begins May 1st, but
assignments have already begun!
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All state certification and MYSA trainings complete
(concussion, background check)
W9 sent to Holly
Gameofficials account set up with updated availability,
bank account, and SSN entered for tax purposes
Uniforms ready
Communication with Brian about your training level
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Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures
(no-show, sick policy, etc.) listed on the website
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Program our numbers in your phone!
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Brian: 651-343-9526
Daneen: 612-203-2575
Better definitions of the levels
• Your level, certification, and concussion
training confirmation is now alongside your
name in Game Officials
Mentors:
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Larry Doran, Keaton Koehler, Sydney Weinandt
, Peter Neumann, Junior De Leon, Mickle
Taylor, Ellie Taylor
We will be handing out coins based on your level
Pos
Required Qualification
both
Punctual - arrive 30 minutes prior to game
Training Focus
both
Appearance - full uniform, tucked in , black shorts (no stripes), socks
both
Start of traveling game: player check in, prep talk with other refs
both
Law 12: fouls and misconduct identify severity of no card, yellow, orange, red
AR
Run with flag: down, not swaying
Use of flag for following decisions: throw ins, offsides, goal kick, corner kick,
out of play
• Appearance
• Confidence
• Mechanics of the
positions
• Positioning to make the
call
AR
AR
center
center
center
center
Use of flag for following decisions: fouls, substitutions
Keeping up with Play- show an interest in the game and keep a close enough
distance from the play (typically 6-10 yards)to be in a position to assess each
situation.
Whistle Tone – the referee’s whistle tone must increase as the situation
escalates - when in danger areas, loud and long duration to stop play
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: goal kicks, corner
kicks, throw ins, goal scored
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: Offsides, direct kick,
indirect kick, penalty kick
center Correct restart for following: Throw ins, goal kick, start of game
Correct restart for following: offsides, free kick (opp. Distance), corner kick,
center drop ball
Start of game: coin toss, correct ball, correct number players, goal and field
center safety
center Law 13: free kicks Know the different fouls and correct restarts for each type
center Running position: S-curve corner to corner
Opportunities
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Work at other clubs including
tournaments
Position
both
both
both
both
both
AR
AR
AR
AR
center
center
center
center
center
center
center
center
center
center
center
center
Required Qualification
Punctual - arrive 30 minutes prior to game
Appearance - full uniform, tucked in , black shorts (no stripes), socks
Start of traveling game: player check in, prep talk with other refs
Law 12: fouls and misconduct identify severity of no card, yellow, orange, red
Communicate between center/AR: work as a team, talk during game
Run with flag: down, not swaying
Use of flag for following decisions: throw ins, offsides, goal kick, corner kick, out of play
Use of flag for following decisions: fouls, substitutions
Advanced offsides: recognizing interfering with play when gain unfair advantage
Keeping up with Play- show an interest in the game and keep a close enough distance from
the play (typically 6-10 yards)to be in a position to assess each situation.
Whistle Tone – the referee’s whistle tone must increase as the situation escalates - when in
danger areas, loud and long duration to stop play
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: goal kicks, corner kicks, throw ins,
goal scored
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: Offsides, direct kick, indirect kick,
penalty kick
Correct restart for following: Throw ins, goal kick, start of game
Correct restart for following: offsides, free kick (opp. Distance), corner kick, drop ball
Start of game:
coin toss, correct ball, correct number players, goal and field safety
Law 13: free kicks Know the different fouls and correct restarts for each type
Communicate with players - explain calls, educate them, prevent fouls
Penalty kicks - how to start, recognize re-kick situations
Running position: S-curve corner to corner
Position with AR: maintain ball between you and AR
Training Focus
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Appearance/Confidence
Field presence
Good pre-game talk
Communication on field
Knowing the basic Laws
Opportunities
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Center U11/12
AR U13/14
Work at other clubs including
tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted by club - based on
mentor feedback
MYSA State tournament - based on
mentor feedback
Training Focus
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Appearance/Confidence
Making the call
Feel for the game/team play
Anticipation of game flow (long ball)
Making proper calls
Game management – use of cards to
control
Positio
n
center
AR
center
center
Required Qualification
Advantage rule: know signal and when applied
Flag position: sharp/assertive flag at correct angle,
know when to put down
Arm signals: extended, sharp correct duration to
communicate signal
Overrule AR: know when necessary, handle
professionally
Depending on use of these skills at specific
age level will determine each promotion
Opportunity
Level 4
Opportunity
Level 5
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
AR U11/12
Center U11/12
Center U11/12
AR U13/14
AR U13/14
Center U13/14
Center U13/14
AR U15/16 (up to your
age)
AR U15/16 (up to your
age)
Center U15/16 (up to
your age)
AR U17/18 (up to your
age)
Work at other clubs
including tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted
by club
MYSA State
tournament
Work at other clubs
including tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted
by club
MYSA State
tournament
Opportunity Level 6
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Center U11/12
AR U13/14
Center U13/14
AR U15/16 (up to your
age)
Center U15/16 (up to your
age)
AR U17/18 (up to your
age)
Center U17/18 (up to your
age)
Work at other clubs
including tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted by
club
MYSA State tournament
Level 4-6
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
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