• Make it your New Year's Resolution to Become a Ref
    by Randy Vogt on Dec 27, 1:40 AM
    I learned how to stay fit, to remain calm at all times, to manage others while expanding myself and earning some money on the side.
      0 Comments
  • Note the baseline when you begin the coaching and learning journey
    by Todd Beane on Dec 23, 3:44 PM
    Children are complex and remarkable beings. They develop better with advocacy than with negative scrutiny.
      0 Comments
  • COVID danger in sports: team meals, car rides, shared hotel rooms and whiteboard sessions
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Dec 11, 3:27 AM
    As we work through the current COVID-19 surge it's instructive to dig deeper into how individuals become infected and how to decrease risk.
      0 Comments
  • Coaches complaining about parents should reassess their approach
    by Greg Winkler on Dec 4, 11:54 PM
    When a parent is frustrated by a lack of playing time, the player can usually explain why. The player accepts it, so how can the parent argue?
      2 Comments
  • 'Underuse' amid Covid-19 is a real problem
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Nov 24, 5:10 AM
    The pandemic may have put a halt to the overuse injuries. The problem is that the pendulum has gone the other way.
      0 Comments
  • Indoor soccer COVID precautions: U.S. Soccer assesses risks and provides guidelines
    by Mike Woitalla on Nov 13, 8:56 PM
    COVID-19 is surging across the USA at a time of the year when cold weather in many parts of the country sends soccer indoors
      0 Comments
  • A Ref's View: Adapt to the changes and stay positive
    by Randy Vogt on Nov 3, 4:26 PM
    People have said that I must enjoy not hearing the comments from fans. Except for the rivalry games that draw large crowds, I've not noticed much difference without any fans.
      3 Comments
  • The teenager's challenge: Sleep well, play well
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Oct 23, 12:48 PM
    I'm sure anyone who's raised an adolescent or teenager can attest to the idea that teenagers don't get as much sleep as they need.
      0 Comments
  • The Different Paths for Ref Development
    by Randy Vogt on Oct 8, 2:36 PM
    The United States is such a large and pluralistic society so it makes sense that there are different paths for a soccer ref to develop, unlike in many other countries.
      0 Comments
  • As soccer reboots, reffing requires managing a variety of guidelines
    by Randy Vogt on Sep 25, 1:35 PM
    The coaches and all the substitutes are supposed to be wearing masks. Although I've noticed the coaches complying, their subs have not.
      2 Comments
  • Ankle sprain recovery: When can I play again?
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Sep 24, 10:14 AM
    Without proper management, an ankle sprain, typically brushed off as a minor inconvenience, can lead to more severe sprains and chronic problems
      0 Comments
  • An easy, important task for youth coaches: Take a few minutes to explain the game
    by Beau Dure on Sep 18, 2:49 AM
    The U-9 kids were playing for the first time in 10 months, and the game wasn't the same one they had played on small fields with small goals last fall.
      3 Comments
  • A return to reffing with COVID prevention precautions
    by Randy Vogt on Aug 31, 2:52 AM
    I wore a mask upon entering and leaving the field, took it off when I was refereeing and wore it during the match as an AR if people were around me.
      4 Comments
  • What to eat before sports: A practical approach to pre-training and pregame nutrition
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Aug 18, 6:36 PM
    Answering a few questions can lead you to right nutrition plan for before your workouts or games.
      0 Comments
  • Does Stretching Help? Answer: Yes, and No
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Aug 6, 1:06 AM
    It turns out that the most effective way to reduce injury risk is through increased strength, followed by improved balance.
      3 Comments
« Previous Entries