GLASA Pre-seasonReferee Meeting

Fall 2013

FALL SEASON STARTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH!!!

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

Director of Referees

Rob Kucenski

Referee.director @glasasoccer.org

214-437-7902

Introduction

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

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

Recognition

Recognitions

• New Grade 8 Referees

• Upgrade to Grade 8 Referees

• New Grade 9 Referees

Recognitions

• Move to new complex

• Run first line

• Upgrade to Grade 7

• Run first crew middle

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

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

Recertification

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

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!

Professionalism

Professionalism

• 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

Professionalism

• You don’t 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

Professionalism

• Administration– Don’t give double availability– Show up on time– Perform proper pregame– Inspect players equipment and passes– Begin games on time!– Post-game paperwork

Professionalism

• Appearance– Look the part– If shirt is on, it’s 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

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

Additional Instruction

Additional Instruction• Focused Field Sessions• Bring Whistle!• Unity

– Led by Greg Hise– First session Tuesday, Sept 3rd from 630-730pm

• Bakersfield– Led by Greg Hise– First session Thursday, Sept 5th from 630-730pm

• Crews– First session TBA

Player Passes

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

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

Administrative

Administrative

• Season starts Saturday, 07 September 2013

• Start gathering your kit– Missing pieces? Update/upgrade?

• Remember to check your email!

Assigning and Availability

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

• Don’t do 3-4 games for other assignor, then come to GLASA

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

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

Assigning/Availability

• Gina Brown – Unity assignor– Assignor.un@glasasoccer.org– (972) 345-1144

• Shelly Mungiguerra – Bakersfield assignor– Assignor.bf@glasasoccer.org– (214) 914-1765

• Tracey Lynn McElhone – Crew assignor– Assignor.crews@glasasoccer.org– (214) 850-0664

Concussions

Concussions

Concussions

• 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?

Concussions• Signs

– You see it happen– Holding head– Shaking head– Rubbery legs– Glassy eyes

• STOP MATCH IMMEDIATELY

• Call coach onto field immediately

Questions?