GAME MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALISM High School Soccer Ref Training Leif Andersen
REF “STYLE” Dictator Communicator Firm “British” Find your own and “stick to it”
ANGER MANAGEMENT Frustration/Close game Take the “speed out of the game” Talk Use captains “Strategic calls” Injuries Coaches – “Listen, Talk, Tell”
CARDS Tools for game control When are they needed Does the player need a card Does the game need a card
BEFORE THE GAME Timing – be there!! Walk the pitch Talk to coach/players Warm up Look professional Pre-game routine
DURING THE GAME Respect Firm – but friendly Admit mistakes Humor Talk Half time strategy
AFTER THE GAME How is the “mood” Leave the pitch Don’t be afraid to talk Stay professional Debrief
OFF THE FIELD Fitness Knowledge of the rules Loyalty towards colleagues and organization Assignor Don’t brag No game is beneath you
What type of Referee are you? Coast Guard: “Always prepared” Budweiser: “Know when to say when” Stock Market: “Does the benefit outweigh the risk” ATT: “Calls from afar” KFC: “Chicken in the box” Michelob: “Some days are better than others” Gillette: “Look sharp, be sharp, feel sharp” McDonalds: “I’m loving it”