Category Archives: MYSL Blog

Screaming at Children – A Ref’s Eye View

Screaming at Children — A Ref’s Eye View By Mike Woitalla It’s amazing that no matter how many games you ref, not matter how much you prepare for the all possible scenarios, you still get blindsided. I had a coach come to me angrily at halftime of a U-10 girls… Go To Full Post

Ref Watch: Why three is so much better than one

Ref Watch: Why three is so much better than one By Randy Vogt When I moved to Florida for business 27 years ago, I lived and worked in Orlando and also worked in the state capital of Tallahassee, 250 miles away. So I officiated in both cities. What I remember… Go To Full Post

Soccer Mom – Some Friendly Advice ?

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Blaming the ref doesn’t work . . . . . .

    Blaming the ref doesn’t work By Mike Woitalla I’ve long believed that coaches lashing out at referees is a counter-productive practice. After reffing and ARing nearly 40 youth games in the last year — and surveying other referees — I’m even more sure of it. As a referee,… Go To Full Post

FIFA Respect Campaign for all parents

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Is there a place for “small”clubs in the USA ?

  Is there a place for ‘small’ clubs in the USA? By Charlie Slagle There is not only a place for small soccer clubs in this country but small youth soccer clubs are essential to the continued development of the sport. However, these smaller clubs must be quality clubs. Parents… Go To Full Post