2017 Welcome to the Referee Program! Daneen Goncalves Brian Koehler Referee Assignor 651-343-9526 Brian Koehler Mentor Coordinator 651-343-9526 2017 Referee Program!

Who’s who Referee Assignor Mentor Coordinator 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 Train and assigns levels to officials Schedule mentors Conduct and coordinate on-site evaluations Maintains ESA/ESC referee roster Off-season trainings

Many opportunities to grow and make money! 2017 season outlook Mentor program! Self-Assign! Many opportunities to grow and make money!

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Must-do’s before season! Competitive season begins May 1st, but assignments are open now! All state certification and MYSA trainings complete (concussion training, background check) W9 sent to the Club Gameofficials account set up with updated availability, bank account Uniforms ready Communication with Brian/Daneen about your training level Attend/work Pre-season scrimmages! Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures (no-show, sick policy, etc.) Program our numbers in your phone! Daneen 612-203-2575 (text) Brian 651-343-9526

Mentoring Updates Mentors: Better definitions of the levels Your level, certification, and concussion training confirmation is now alongside your name in Game Officials Mentors: Brian koehler, Keaton Koehler We will be handing out coins based on your level

Grade 8 Minnesota SRC - Youth Level 1 and 2 (yellow) Pos Required Qualification both 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 AR 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 center 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 Running position: S-curve corner to corner Training Focus Appearance Confidence Mechanics of the positions Positioning to make the call Opportunities Rec grades 3- 8 Rec grades 9-12 (if 15 yrs old +) U9/10 center AR U11/12 Work at other clubs including tournaments

Grade 8 Minnesota SRC - Youth Level 3 Position Required Qualification both 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 AR 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 center 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 Appearance/Confidence Field presence Good pre-game talk Communication on field Knowing the basic Laws Opportunities Rec grades 3-8 Rec grades 9-12 (if 15 yrs old +) 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

Grade 8 Minnesota SRC - Youth Level 4, 5, 6 Training Focus 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 Opportunity Level 4 Rec grades 3-8 Rec grades 9-12 U9/10 center AR U11/12 Center U11/12 AR U13/14 Center U13/14 AR U15/16 (up to your age + 1 yr) Work at other clubs including tournaments State Qualifiers hosted by club MYSA State tournament Opportunity Level 5 Rec grades 3-8 Rec grades 9-12 U9/10 center AR U11/12 Center U11/12 AR U13/14 Center U13/14 AR U15/16 (up to your age + 1 yr) Center U15/16 (up to your age) AR U17/18 (up to your age + 1 yr) Work at other clubs including tournaments State Qualifiers hosted by club MYSA State tournament Opportunity Level 6 Rec grades 3-8 Rec grades 9-12 U9/10 center AR U11/12 Center U11/12 AR U13/14 Center U13/14 AR U15/16 (up to your age + 1 yr) 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 Position Required Qualification center Advantage rule: know signal and when applied AR 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

Why we use this Method Results from other club we have implemented this practice 1632 Total Positions 96% Fill Rate!!! Two U9 games had no center All U11+ games had center and at least 1 AR Email from a Grade 6 referee Daneen and Brian, I'm out on the Rec fields right now near G/H and I have to say, these kids are fantastic.  You have six referees out here who are setting a new standard for young refs.  Shirts are tucked in, socks are pulled up, whistle tone is brilliant, signals are crisp and visible, and most important of all, every single one of these referees look involved in the game.  You two and your mentors are really doing a fantastic job with the young refs this year.  Honestly we have the best Rec referees I've seen.

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