• After a decade of youth coaching, I'm firing myself
    by Beau Dure on Jun 17, 2:24 PM
    After 28 seasons of youth coaching, I have arrived at a candid bit of self-realization.
      15 Comments
  • A Ref's View: Playing styles clash amid the screams of coaches and parents
    by Beau Dure on Jun 7, 1:52 PM
    The tournament final started in pleasant conditions, a nice respite from two days of refereeing in a broiler.
      12 Comments
  • Refs improve in a meritocracy
    by Randy Vogt on May 24, 2:09 PM
    With the soccer ref shortage across the United States, assignors often have to find every warm body so they can cover all the games.
      8 Comments
  • What does a youth team coach want from the players' parents?
    by Ian Plenderleith on May 13, 9:54 PM
    Clear communication, in both directions, is key to the parent-coach relationship.
      12 Comments
  • How referees need to deal with dissent from coaches
    by Randy Vogt on May 13, 12:54 AM
    Refs should deal with dissenting coaches by utilizing the Ask, Tell and Dismiss protocol recommended by US Soccer.
      3 Comments
  • Are you ready for soccer after your ACL surgery?
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Apr 25, 9:33 PM
    Readiness for return to sports activity after ACL surgery depends on many factors.
      1 Comments
  • What leagues want from their refs
    by Randy Vogt on Apr 22, 11:20 PM
    Refs are paid to blow their whistle and keep control of the game for the safety of the players.
      7 Comments
  • At what age should we post results?
    by Beau Dure on Apr 9, 10:47 AM
    The goal is obvious -- coaches should be focusing on development, not winning, at these early ages.
      3 Comments
  • For rising sophomores, summer is time to jump-start college search
    by Lisa Lavelle on Apr 2, 1:46 AM
    Create a list of colleges that appeal to you -- and do a little homework. Visit their website, look at the admissions criteria.
      4 Comments
  • A Ref's View: The Value of a Good Coach
    by Randy Vogt on Mar 22, 12:41 PM
    In the first game, we were more like judges, but in the second game, we were enforcers.
      5 Comments
  • Teenage growth spurt: A risky time for soccer injury
    by Dr. Dev Mishra on Mar 15, 12:10 AM
    A recently published scientific study shows that the six months following peak growth spurt is the highest risk time for injury in male soccer players.
      1 Comments
  • Have we been too harsh on direct soccer?
    by Beau Dure on Mar 12, 3:50 PM
    The other team simply blasted the ball up the field to forwards who were faster than our defenders.
      12 Comments
  • Refs and Our Uniforms
    by Randy Vogt on Mar 4, 2:16 PM
    Maybe the powers that be should hold off creating new ref jerseys for the next 25 years so we don't have to keep buying all these shirts.
      15 Comments
  • College-bound seniors: A checklist for an exciting and busy time
    by Lisa Lavelle on Feb 28, 12:59 PM
    Between finals, proms and graduation ceremonies, you really want to make a smooth transition from high school to college.
      0 Comments
  • Referee mechanics on free kicks: handling delay tactics, the 10-yard rule, and wall scuffles
    by Randy Vogt on Feb 21, 2:05 PM
    Generally, restarting play will not be challenging on free kicks when the ball is far from the goal. However ...
      10 Comments
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