How To Be A Confident Referee

[@rjmc64]

I agree, confidence is a huge part of refereeing. My tip is to be familiar with the rules. The better you know the rules, the more confident you will be in backing up your calls to players and coaches (I ignore parents as much as possible and never give them explanations unless I have a chance to chat with them after the match).

[@frpgplayer]

A lesson learned in my first year and good advice that has gone a long way. Loud vs abusive: coaches and parents can be either. Loud? Not ignored, may not need a reaction. Continues? That's different. Abusive? Ok, that's enough. Was it Personal, provocative, and public? The three P's. So, what did I learn? Well, before halftime, I had a loud parent and loud coach. Each instance I did the same thing. Either loud response or ran over and used a loud voice. At half time, I was met by a very experienced ref. She said, here's a tip. Second half, same propblem. Taking her advice, I blew the whistle to hold play. Slowly and calmly, I walked across the field to the offending person. I still haven't said a word. Walk. Walk. Walk. Counting to 10. By the time I got there, everyone was looking at me and that person. Calmly and nicely, I provided instruction. This is what I expect and don't. Stay on the field. If they get up, step back. Coaches and spectators cannot enter the field of play. Once instruction was given, I stepped back a few more yards before taking up my position on the field. This has worked wonders in every game since. It's one thing when a coach asks me about a call. If I can say a few words quickly, great. If they want to complain and it is going PPP, the walk starts. I've had coaches signal me to go back. They know what I'm doing and they don't want any more attention. Only once did I have the coach complain and I backed up and as they approached, I warned them, "you don't want to enter the field of play". In most leagues, they've left their designated area and are pushing a caution or sendoff. Never ignore. Dripping water compared to pouring water into a cup will eventually overflow. Just as you keep game flow and game control, the same applies to outside influence. Oh, the most important call in a game is the first one.

[@no_username4520]

Thanks for the tip I think a good red knows the difference between be abusive and being loud and I think it’s easy to get confused and you did a great job clearing that up here and helped me understand. Gob bless and stay safe.

[@commander.m1c919]

@@no_username4520god bless

[@chinagozinwankwo5140]

Best tip I’ve read thank you

[@coddiisa2933]

Hey..... I'm glad to be one of your students, I was playing as an attacker but due to my left knee I wasn't able to play and so I decided to continue my career as a referee because of the love of the game. And I'm happy to be here, to learn and to improve my skills. Thanks for the effort you I making these wonderful videos🥰⚽⚽🏆

[@filipsidor9304]

Good content, I subscribed

[@ferdinandimposter691]

1. Be physically fit 2. Know the rules and rehearse by game situations 3. Never try to 'even up' a bad decision 4. Be polite to players/coaches but dont get dragged into friendly chat 5. Lose the ego. Its not about you.

[@healer8514]

I’m a pretty new referee, I ref in GA, you should make a video on fouls, because I am never sure when to call a foul and what type of fouls to call.

[@RefereePOV]

Great idea! I’ll add it to the list!

[@healer8514]

Referee POV thanks man! Appreciated

[@southwestfan7060]

I’m interested to see future videos! Keep it up! Btw, what state do you officiate in?

[@RefereePOV]

Thank you! I am in Houston, Texas

[@southwestfan7060]

Referee POV Thanks for responding! It looks really warm there. I am a referee in NH

[@RefereePOV]

Yeah it is getting into summer and it is scorching here 😂

[@southwestfan7060]

Referee POV Could you please do a video on the pregame conference? And meeting with coaches?

[@robthomas5827]

Sick soundtrack!

[@surebet12923]

Nice exploration 🎉❤

[@dannydanny1034]

I am just new referee in Houston Texas (just got the badge) , you are also from Houston Texas ? Can you tell me who is the best assigners for the games ? Can I be your assistant ? I am european, born and raised in Europe so I am long time into soccer.

[@RefereePOV]

thats great! I'm a referee in Houston as well - send me a DM on Instagram (@refereepov) and we can work something out

[@danielsaffhill170]

Hey ref much love from Scotland. Just wondering what is your referee whistle of choice. For me it has to be the fox 40 classic.

[@blakerice7286]

Am from Scotland aswell

[@thomasshelby6351]

Yas Scotland

[@refereekieran8297]

Molten Valkeen

[@martinlopez7693]

Fox 40 whistles are the best in my opinion

[@gdhhxhbni8466]

good one

[@vadesteppp2087]

Nice video

[@Caseyjmac]

What is a direct freekick

[@davissae]

Number 1 should be preparation. Know the rules and you will be confident.

[@selmandinelao8818]

You are good

[@nowaybala1779]

Pls explain more about referee movement and positioning sir

[@RodgersSiwila-y8e]

2:05 2:05 2:05

[@RodgersSiwila-y8e]

Am requesting u to list and write for me all reffees's rules please.

[@leonajoyce6227]

That dude singing the background music completely butchered ocean eyes

[@petermutuku6288]

Nice input.

[@omega5516]

nice vid

[@amcadam26]

Reffing my first match tomorrow, local boys under 10s team.

[@MAdDyMatt]

No fergie time with me 90 minutes whistle full time.

[@filipsidor9304]

👍

[@BinBim12]

Please translate sub Indonesia for all video

[@nowaybala1779]

Pls explain more about referee movement and positioning sir

[@nowaybala1779]

Pls explain more about referee movement and positioning sir