1. Handling Dissent from Coaches and Spectators 8/9/20121

2. Dissent Have you ever been in a situation in which coach or spectator dissent interfered with the match you were officiating? 8/9/20122

3. What is Dissent? What is dissent? What do the Laws of the Game say about dissent? 8/9/20123

4. Real Dissent The three P’s Public Persistent Personal 8/9/20124

5. Dealing with Dissent Dealing with Coaches Dealing with Spectators 8/9/20125

6. Scenario #1 Dealing with Coaches 8/9/20126

7. Scenario #2 Dealing with Spectators 8/9/20127

8. Summary Dealing with dissent is never fun, but it is part of the referee’s job. The referee has broad authority. Distinguish disappointment from dissent. Recognize pointless dissent. At the first sign of real dissent, begin the three-step process. 8/9/20128