@ref.coach on Bluesky . US Soccer Referee Coach; NRDP State Director of Referee Development; President, MISRA. Send me your match situation videos & questions!
Nebraska, USA
Joined May 2021
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Jim McVay was my friend and colleague for over twenty years. He was a man of integrity and character, and he was a pain in the ass in just the right way. Jim and I comforted each other through family drama; he guided me through a slippery legal issue
So they can see what referees see?
Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
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Saturday, my dad, Wayne Wilson, was inducted into the NE State Soccer Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement as a Referee. His work led to the Nebraska Referee Development Program we know today. I had the honor of delivering his acceptance speech on his behalf. I am proud of him.
Good morning, @nsaahome. I have a proposal for the Spring 2025 season...
It just dawned on me that I am the age my father was when he and I first became licensed referees together. That was 30 years ago.
The correct answer here is that play should be restarted with a direct free kick for the foul. The foul occurred before the offside infraction, and there was no advantage to the attacking team for play to continue.
What is the correct restart? youtube.com/watch?v=bkSAAPmY…
Share your reasoning in the comments -- but don't read others' comments until you have first given your answer!
68%DFK (foul)
32%IFK (offside)
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What is the correct restart? youtube.com/watch?v=bkSAAPmY…
Share your reasoning in the comments -- but don't read others' comments until you have first given your answer!
68%DFK (foul)
32%IFK (offside)
19 votes • Final resultsRemember to send me your questions and videos, folks! Whether private or public, I'll give you my best effort. But fair warning: I can be long-winded. I just sent a 782 word reply to a coach about 10 seconds worth of video.
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Calling all coaches, AD's, & club directors! Spring season is upon us. Please remember that I'd love for you to share your match videos/clips with me. They're a huge help in referee training -- and training you and your fans, too! Message me if you need a place to upload them.
You are going to start seeing articles and social media posts about new changes to the Laws of the Game approved recently by IFAB. It is important to note that these changes do not take effect until July 1. Look for implementation info from us this summer. theifab.com/news/the-ifab-ap…
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The NFHS Soccer rules test opens with a question about a situation that almost certainly has never happened in the history of soccer. Ugh. This is not how to assess referee knowledge, nor is it an effective way to ensure referees are prepared for the demands of the season.
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Here's a fun one for a Friday morning. Give this video a watch. What happens? Why?
I'll break it down in this thread. 1/x
I have officiated soccer, baseball, and basketball, and I've done a variation of this in all three. I feel for ya, buddy.
We all have an occasional brain fart on the field. Pause, consult with your crew if necessary, own the mistake, and fix it as best you can within the Laws of the Game.
Share your biggest fixable goofs in the replies!
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Jimmy was a wonderful leader and mentor for Nebraska's soccer referees and the broader soccer community. I am forever grateful for his help on my way to higher level match assignments, and for his role in me joining the SRC.
Our thoughts are with Jimmy’s family and friends at this time. He was a well-loved member of our Referee community.
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It's shocking enough that this behavior occurs. But you know what I find astonishing? In nearly every case, nobody steps in to protect the youth. The problem is not only with these individuals -- it's with EVERY ONE OF THE DOZENS OF ADULTS PRESENT AT THESE MATCHES.
I'm reviewing recent red card reports. So far I have read about one player who "partly pulled down the pants of an opponent", and another who "called the referee 'bald ass motherfucker'".
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Some thoughts on reffing in hot weather:
* SAFETY FIRST
* Generally, hydration breaks kick in when the WetBulb Global Temperature (WBGT) is 86F+.
* Most of us don't have WBGT measuring equipment on site. Keep it simple: Is it hot? Do players/refs want a break? Take a break. 1/x