1. 2017 PRO Development Program

3. Recognize and develop the future MLS Referee and AR
Key Concepts
Recognize and develop the future MLS Referee and AR
Fill the pipeline
Push from the bottom up
Create competition at all levels
Performance-based advancement system
Excel at mental, physical and technical aspects

4. PRO model of referee identification, training, and development
Key Concepts
PRO model of referee identification, training, and development
What does it take to be a PRO Official?
Professionalism
Fitness and nutrition
Commitment
Open, honest, timely communication

5. Key Concepts Development Committee Scouts: ID and recruitment
Former MLS and International Referees
Train now for the future
Scouts will attend national, regional, local events
Interface with SRAs and National Assigners
Follow up with match officials in region

6. Key Concepts Tier 1 / 2 List Selection by PRO Development Committee
PRO Development Group Camp attendance by invitation
Coordination with USSF for Training Events
Equal footing for 2017 entry
Placement in Tiers following first half of season
Advancement to Tier 1 additionally requires passing men’s fitness test in relevant track
Retention on list throughout season based on on-field performance and off-field fulfillment of requirements

7. Key Concepts Tier 1 / 2 List requirements Attend 2 development camps
Preseason and midseason
Participate in monthly webinars
Discuss trends across our leagues
Review performance
Best practices and Areas for Improvement
Video and LOTG tests
Self-evaluations
Sports Science questionnaires
Calendar updates

8. Key Concepts Sports Scientist
GPS units and tailored training plans
Monitor present performance
Predict future performance
Game is faster at all levels: higher demands
Assigned PRO AR coach for Tier 1 / 2 assistant referees
Off-season coordination of assignments for continued development

9. Key Concepts PRO Assignments for Development Group
Development Group Assigning Assistant
Schedule focused on PRO matches
NWSL/NASL/USL
Communication with USSF about Open Cup and International assignments
Negotiate more travel resources with professional leagues
Develop more Referee Academies
Partner with USSF, US Youth/Club Soccer, US Adult Soccer, etc.

10. Development Committee
Key Concepts
Development Committee
2 Development Managers
USSF Representative
2 Regional Assistants
Development committee responsibilities:
Scouting & ID program
Selection of Tier 1/2 lists
Assigning
Overseeing assessment program
Education
Technology platforms

11. Key Concepts
Quality over quantity

12. Creating Competition < Push from the bottom up >
The Model
Creating Competition < Push from the bottom up >
Scouting & ID
High target officials
Assmnts & Evals
USSF training events
National Assignor assgnmts
Invitation to Devel. Grp
Tier 2
Tier 1
MLS

13. 2017 PRO Development Investment
2 Development Camps
2 Regional Assistants
Assignment Coordinator
Assessment Program
Technology (Edge10, TeamXStream, XOS, Ring Central, Vokkero, Catapult)
Travel (Leagues + PRO)
$$$$$$$$

14. Development Group Committee
Chair

15. Support Staff