The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 48 – November 26, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “You don’t understand the game, dude.” From a player who was ca ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 47 – November 19, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “How were your games?” From a new administrator, asking a refer ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 45 – November 5, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “Do you even KNOW how to spell FAIR???” From a losing player who ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 44 – October 29, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “You are the worst referee ever.” From a player who received a s ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 42 – October 15, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “You weren’t in position to make that call.” From a coach when I ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 41 – October 8, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “You guys did a nice job on the game today.  Please stick wi ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 40 – October 1, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “That’s the second call you made that threw a game today.” From a ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 39 – September 24, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “Come on AR, make the call.” From a college game spectator, wh ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 38 – September 17, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “We expect that from a men’s game.” From a college AD after a ..read more

The Weekly Soccer Referee Blog Sharpening Referee Knowledge and Judgment, One Week at a Time Volume 15, Issue 37 – September 10, 2023 Please forward this Blog to your fellow soccer officials or tell them about it.  This is one of the tools we can use to keep sharp during the year. The purpose of this Blog is so we can all learn from each other’s experience and by doing so, avoid mistakes, make more consistent calls, and do a better job. I don’t have to make any of this up – this is what happens on the pitch. Quote of the Week: “The goals aren’t anchored.” From a recent State Final officia ..read more