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GLASA Pre-season Referee Meeting Fall 2013
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FALL SEASON STARTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 TH !!!
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Agenda 615pm – 650pm – Housekeeping 650pm – 700pm – Law Changes 700pm – 725pm – Report Writing 725pm – 730pm – Break 730pm – 740pm – Grade Changes 740pm – 835pm – Irresponsible Behavior 835pm – 845pm – Door Prizes
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Director of Referees Rob Kucenski Referee.director @glasasoccer.org 214-437-7902
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Introduction
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Supporting Characters Jim Parker –Previous Director of Referees Greg Hise –Current Director of Training; previous DoR Tracey Lynn McElhone –Crew Assignor Shelly Mungiguerra –Bakersfield Assignor Gina Brown –Unity Assignor
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Supporting Characters Mike Malone - President of GLASA Mark Grommesh – Vice President of GLASA Tracey Lynn McElhone – U13/14 Boys Commish Greg Beltzer – U11/12 Girls/Boys Commish Mark Grommesh – U8 Girls/Boys Commish Shelly Mungiguerra – U7 Girls Commish
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Recognition
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Recognitions New Grade 8 Referees Upgrade to Grade 8 Referees New Grade 9 Referees
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Recognitions Move to new complex Run first line Upgrade to Grade 7 Run first crew middle
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Recognitions Service Hours at Carey Tournament –Mitchell Larsen –Alex Lowery –Julian Martin –Michael McElhone –Brandon Roebuck –Chelsei Soto –Cole Taylor Attended NTSSA All Referee Clinic
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Recognitions Regionals –16 Referees from North Texas James Meade Rob Kucenski Nationals –Three from North Texas Giovanni Sanchez, Referee Marcus DeBruno, Assistant Referee James Meade, Assistant Referee
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Recertification
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2014 Recertification If you are brand new referee (took class over summer) and badge says 2014 –Good until December 2014 If badge says 2013 on it –Good until December 2013
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2014 Recertification Grades 9, 8 and 7 all done online Goto ntxreferees.gameofficials.com –Click COURSES –Click REFEREE COURSES Pay reregistration fee Take exam online GET IT DONE EARLY RATHER THAN LATE!
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Professionalism
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We are not professional referees, but referees that are professional Paycheck Referee vs Love of Game Referee –Regardless, it is still a JOB Any other job requires you to be on-time, in correct attire, manage your schedule, behave accordingly, etc
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Professionalism You dont have to want to upgrade or referee in World Cup Expecting professionalism from everyone Have no problem with games uncovered due to unprofessional referees not getting games
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Professionalism Administration –Dont give double availability –Show up on time –Perform proper pregame –Inspect players equipment and passes –Begin games on time! –Post-game paperwork
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Professionalism Appearance –Look the part –If shirt is on, its tucked in –If socks are on, they are pulled up Worried about tanlines, go be a lifeguard –Have the correct uniform Shorts – basketball, running, PE shorts??? Shoes – black must be predominent color –Invest in new uniforms –Actually have and bring all your equipment
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Professionalism Attitude –Look like you want to be there –Actually enjoy yourself –Be mindful of what you say around complex –Improve and move up to other challenges
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Additional Instruction
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Focused Field Sessions Bring Whistle! Unity –Led by Greg Hise –First session Tuesday, Sept 3 rd from 630-730pm Bakersfield –Led by Greg Hise –First session Thursday, Sept 5 th from 630-730pm Crews –First session TBA
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Player Passes
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Passes Player passes are required for U14 and above –Possibly U13; will advise before season starts Passes MUST be checked by referee crew prior to start of match No pass, no play –First weekend of season, not enforced
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Passes Passes will be printed Passes will have a current photo Check pass against game report –If player number different, correct the game report Return passes after checking –If player sent off, do not keep pass
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Administrative
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Season starts Saturday, 07 September 2013 Start gathering your kit –Missing pieces? Update/upgrade? Remember to check your email!
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Assigning and Availability
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Assigning/Availability Still using GLASA Referee Portal –https://www.glasasoccer.org/secure/referees/ Not assigned more than 4 matches –Includes standbys –Most likely three games Not assigned more than 2 centers –Small sided games obvious exception Dont do 3-4 games for other assignor, then come to GLASA
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Assigning/Availability Availability entered Sunday by noon Assignors start working assignments Sunday Games will be assigned by Wednesday 9pm Games need accepted by Thursday –Games not accepted can/will be reassigned Can put availability in after Sunday, but no guarantee will get requested games, if any
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Assigning/Availability Need to start getting out of your comfort zone Unity is for first-second season referees ages 12-14 Bakersfield should only be one or two seasons Getting away from career-complex officials, career-only AR and career-only centers Can still put availability in, but other people that need those games will get them
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Assigning/Availability Gina Brown – Unity assignor –Assignor.un@glasasoccer.orgAssignor.un@glasasoccer.org –(972) 345-1144 Shelly Mungiguerra – Bakersfield assignor –Assignor.bf@glasasoccer.orgAssignor.bf@glasasoccer.org –(214) 914-1765 Tracey Lynn McElhone – Crew assignor –Assignor.crews@glasasoccer.orgAssignor.crews@glasasoccer.org –(214) 850-0664
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Concussions
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Head injuries/concussions are receiving increasing focus in all sports Can not be diagnosed by referee Happen at any age and gender Call coach onto field immediately –WHY?
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Concussions Signs –You see it happen –Holding head –Shaking head –Rubbery legs –Glassy eyes STOP MATCH IMMEDIATELY Call coach onto field immediately
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Questions?
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