1. Mentoring Program March 3 rd, 2014

2. Staffing: Retention of existing officials Recruitment of new officials Improved game coverage:  Better experience for participants  Better experience for officials Why is this needed?

3. Criteria to be a Mentor: USSF Grade 8 official 2 years experience as a referee Knowledge of LOTG Correct mechanics & positioning Ability to provide positive feedback Attend a training session:  Thursday, 3/6/14, 6:30pm-8:30pm or  Tuesday, 3/11/14, 6:30pm-8:30pm  Boise First Community Center  3852 N. Eagle Rd., Boise, ID 83713 How can you help?

4. Process: Assigned via Arbiter $10 per “slot”, included in regular game pay cycles  A “slot” is 2 games simultaneously on adjacent fields, one ½ each Documentation required:  Hard copy to new official being mentored  Soft copy to Assignor & Mentoring Coordinator How will this work?

5. ISRC to review documentation post- season Survey for new officials that had mentoring “Most Improved” award Is it making a difference?

6. Email: Al Padley (ASSIGNOR.IDAHO@GMAIL.COM) Luke Boehland (LBOEHLAND@Q.COM) Interested?