1. Slide 1 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK The Pre-Game Conference - Youth Matches - CJK - Pre-Game 2014 Mod A.ppt 2014 Ohio South In-Class Referee Recertification Training

2. Slide 2 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK 1.Should you ever referee a game without a pregame conference? NO!! 2.Should the AR raise their flag every time they see an infringement? 3.Who should record the goals, when they are scored? 4.What are 3 things the referee and AR should discuss in the pregame conference? 5.What should the AR do when the referee misses the ARs raised flag? 6.What should the AR do at every stoppage? The Pre-Game Conference Quiz

3. Slide 3 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK 2.It is where the Referee establishes how the team will work together. It is tailored to fit the make-up, age and levels of experience of the referee team, and the skill levels of the players. The Pre-Game Conference What is it?

4. Slide 4 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK SHOULD ALWAYS INCLUDE (USSF) Pre-Game Inspections Team Mechanics Game Administration Coverage of Boundaries Coverage of Infractions Coverage of Misconduct The Pre-Game Conference

5. Slide 5 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK 1.Should you ever referee a game without a pregame conference? 2.Should the AR raise their flag every time they see an infringement? NO 3.Who should record the goals, when they are scored? 4.What are 3 things the referee and AR should discuss in the pregame conference? 5.What should the AR do when the referee misses the ARs raised flag? 6.What should the AR do at every stoppage? The Pre-Game Conference Quiz.

6. Slide 6 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK OTHER TOPICS Help the Referee when needed and do not help when it is not needed. Referee to provide help for AR when needed … raise flag and beckon Referee to discuss Late arriving players Injured players Weather issues The Pre-Game Conference - Youth Matches -

7. Slide 7 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK F Foul – Dont call fouls that you know I can see. If in your quadrant and I cannot see it, raise the flag, make eye contact, give flag a wave and then indicate direction. Indicate to players where the ball may need to be placed for free kick when close to you. Again, be 100% sure a foul has occurred. The Pre-Game Conference Example #2 (Cont.)

8. Slide 8 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK 1.Should you ever referee a game without a pregame conference? 2.Should the AR raise their flag every time they see an infringement? 3.Who should record the goals, when they are scored? Referee and ARs 4.What are 3 things the referee and AR should discuss in the pregame conference? 5.What should the AR do when the referee misses the ARs raised flag? 6.What should the AR do at every stoppage? The Pre-Game Conference Quiz

9. Slide 9 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK ALWAYS INCLUDE (USSF) Game Administration Keeping back-up time Recording of goals and cards Substitution procedure The Pre-Game Conference

10. Slide 10 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK 1.Should you ever referee a game without a pregame conference? 2.Should the AR raise their flag every time they see an infringement? 3.Who should record the goals, when they are scored? 4.What are 3 things the referee and AR should discuss in the pregame conference? 5.What should the AR do when the referee misses the ARs raised flag? 6.What should the AR do at every stoppage? The Pre-Game Conference Quiz

11. Slide 11 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK PRIMARY CHECKLIST TOPICS AR Responsibilities … the 3 things the AR needs to cover 100% of the time Offside …. ARs #1 job, be in correct position Goal-line … goal judge, always follow ball down to goal line Touch-line … ball 100 % out-of-play into touch ball back in-play, breaks the plane The Pre-Game Conference - Youth Matches -

12. Slide 12 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK 1.Should you ever referee a game without a pregame conference? 2.Should the AR raise their flag every time they see an infringement? 3.Who should record the goals, when they are scored? 4.What are 3 things the referee and AR should discuss in the pregame conference? 5.What should the AR do when the referee misses the ARs raised flag? 6.What should the AR do at every stoppage? The Pre-Game Conference Quiz

13. Slide 13 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK CHECKLIST TOPICS Ideal checklist topics that might also be included: Communication from AR to Referee … Eye contact Use of flag Unofficial hand signals … subtle Vocal … only if really necessary Missed signal … when and how long to maintain flag The Pre-Game Conference - Youth Matches -

14. Slide 14 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK 1.Should you ever referee a game without a pregame conference? 2.Should the AR raise their flag every time they see an infringement? 3.Who should record the goals, when they are scored? 4.What are 3 things the referee and AR should discuss in the pregame conference? 5.What should the AR do when the referee misses the ARs raised flag? 6.What should the AR do at every stoppage? The Pre-Game Conference Quiz Answer the following questions on your printed answer sheet.

15. Slide 15 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK ALWAYS INCLUDE (USSF) Team Mechanics ARs area of responsibility … dependent upon age and experience Mirror Flags … substitutions, misconduct behind Referees back Checks at start of each period … score, cards issued, goal nets Eye Contact at any and all stoppages The Pre-Game Conference

16. Slide 16 Pre-Game - 2014 CJK E Eye Contact – Lets make it a point to make continual eye contact. Find me with your eyes at every stoppage. The Pre-Game Conference Example #2 (Cont.)