Sitemap - 2023 - RefJourney
Cautioned for SPA when fouled by the last defender (Inside Video Review MLS #22)
Exercises for hip strength, speed and mobility
Using comms for the first time
Foul categorization & a shocking missed DOGSO (MLS Instant Replay Matchday 21)
"You build a career out of keeping your flag down rather than putting it up"
High shots and (very) light goalkeeper touches
I started my official Referee Game Log
I ran a FIFA Refereeing Fitness Test. I passed.
The almighty 3-count, right vs wrong hand & being more injury-aware
Kill the Referee documentary takeaways
Man In The Middle (Episode 4) takeaways
Logged a goal prematurely, overlooked stakes of a match & another REFSIX mistake
Antonio Mateu Lahoz's finale shows how the world should treat referees
A mid-game flag malfunction, ignoring outside influences & refreshing professionalism
UEFA Refereeing Assistance Program (RAP) videos that have accelerated my development
Books & resources that make me a better referee
UEFA Refereeing Assistance Program (RAP) videos that have accelerated my development
Man In The Middle (Episode 3) takeaways
"I just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your blog"
My strengths and areas for improvement & the pinky bash
Man In The Middle (Episode 2) takeaways
My favorite referee chatrooms, forums & resources
Man In The Middle (Episode 1) takeaways
Chat rooms & forums that challenge and push my thinking
I passed my first official evaluation
"This is why referees need to know all laws, no matter how obscure they are"
Wait for the REFSIX end-of-half alarm to go off
"Just wanted to say this thread was really useful"
Handball or header? And the penalty that should have been (Inside Video Review: MLS #10)
A comprehensive list of common refereeing acronyms
Refereeing acronyms that help me discuss (and understand) the game
Being hyper-aware of arms above shoulders
The most respectful ways to deny a substitution opportunity
6 yellows & an incorrectly allowed goal
How to avoid getting defensive & handle racist comments
What to do when your offside view is obstructed as an AR?
He forgot his yellow and red cards
No DOGSO & phantom penalty claim (MLS Matchday 10 Instant Replay)
My 4th-tier Men's US Soccer AR assignment
Referee one-liners to help you better control games and players
My first serious player injury
He barely avoided DOGSO, bugs and umbrellas
"His hand's in a natural position!"
Tough, demanding, continuous training vs rest, recovery & slowing down
Should you call off a game for standing water?
What to do if you're physically abused during a game
GK checks just before kickoff & water break procedures
“We don’t always agree but as long as the exchange is respectful, we are OK.”
"Treat every game like it’s the next level"
Behind the scenes at a PGMOL referee training camp
Calling offside earlier as an AR
Video study session (MLS Inside Video Review, 4/15/2023)
Gameday notes (adult league, 4/14/2023)
5 game day notes (middle school, 4/13/2023)
My first 4th Official opportunity
Red & penalty or goal & yellow?
Video study session (MLS Inside Video Review, 4/5/2023)
IFAB Laws Of The Game changes for 2023/24