GLASA Pre-season Referee Meeting Fall 2013

1. GLASA Pre-seasonReferee MeetingFall 2013

2. FALL SEASON STARTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH!!!

3. 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

4. Director of Referees Rob Kucenski Referee.director @glasasoccer.org 214-437-7902

5. Introduction

6. 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

7. 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

8. Recognition

9. Recognitions • New Grade 9 Referees • New Grade 8 Referees • Upgrade to Grade 8 Referees

10. Recognitions • Upgrade to Grade 7 • Move to new complex • Run first line • Run first crew middle

11. 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

12. 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

13. Recertification

14. 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

15. 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!

16. Professionalism

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Additional Instruction

23. 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

24. Player Passes

25. 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

26. 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

27. Administrative

28. Administrative • Season starts Saturday, 07 September 2013 • Start gathering your kit • Missing pieces? Update/upgrade? • Remember to check your email!

29. Assigning and Availability

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. Concussions

35. Concussions

36. 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?

37. Concussions • Signs • You see it happen • Holding head • Shaking head • Rubbery legs • Glassy eyes • STOP MATCH IMMEDIATELY • Call coach onto field immediately

38. Questions?