1. 2017 Welcome to the Referee Program! Daneen Goncalves Brian Koehler
Referee Assignor
Brian Koehler
Mentor Coordinator
2017
Referee Program!

2. 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/ s 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

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

4. Working together
Assignor
Mentors
Referees

5. Home base!
Game assignments
Communications
Get paid electronically!

6. 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 (text) Brian

7. 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

8. 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 (if 15 yrs old +)
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Work at other clubs including tournaments

9. 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

10. 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

11. Why we use this Method
Results from other club we have implemented this practice
1632 Total Positions % Fill Rate!!!
Two U9 games had no center
All U11+ games had center and at least 1 AR
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.

12. Referee Flip Coins
Level 4-6
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1

13. Expect high standard of professionalism
YOU are leaders!
We provide training and opportunities to grow
YOU get what YOU put in!

14. Questions???
Ask now!