Category Archives: Instruction

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In addition to the U.S. Soccer Federation Polices 531-1 and 531-6, officials should take steps to prevent any appearance of a conflict of interest. Disqualify themselves from participating in any match where there is a vested interest “Vested interest” is … Continue reading →

By Randy VogtI have seen many soccer games when the referee made an important call — sometimes correctly, sometimes incorrectly — and loud dissent followed since the ref was 40 yards away from the play. Just as with phones, long-distance … Continue reading →

By Randy Vogt A decade ago at the Long Island Junior Soccer League Convention, there were two panel discussions on whether there are any differences between girls and boys in youth sports. Successful youth soccer coaches spoke about the profound … Continue reading →

Psychology – “The science that deals with mental processes and behavior.” By Don Dennison, NISOA National Clinician, Maryland Using Psychology In Soccer Officiating I am sure that there was a time in the distant past when all that a referee needed was … Continue reading →

By Randy Vogt The referee’s position is called a “diagonal,” which he or she runs goes from corner flag to corner flag. Actually, a referee who strictly adheres to this diagonal will miss seeing a number of fouls. I like … Continue reading →

This position paper was published by the U.S. Soccer Referee Education Resource Center on August 19, 2011 Recently, in an international friendly match between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Lebanon (played on July 17, 2011), a penalty kick was called … Continue reading →