Referee Mentor Handbook

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2 The AYSO Natinal Office TEL: (800) FAX: (310) All rights reserved American Yuth Sccer Organizatin Reprductin in whle r in part is encuraged prvided n changes are made t cntent and the Referee Mentr Handbk is referenced. 2 Referee Mentr Handbk

3 Cntents Cntents The Prgram 4 The Mentr 4 Mentr Rle 5 Mentr Qualificatins 6 Guide fr Mentrs 7 As a Mentr Yu Shuld: 7 Check List fr a Mentr Observing a Referee 9 Ntes 12 Referee Mentr Handbk

4 The Prgram The Prgram The AYSO Natinal Referee Prgram is intended t develp the best-qualified referees pssible fr the cnduct f all AYSO games. An integral part f this prgram is prviding advice and supprt t referees t help them imprve individual perfrmance and maintain the highest standards f fficiating perfrmance thrughut AYSO. The Mentr Referee develpment is a majr respnsibility f the AYSO Natinal Referee Prgram and the first level this supprt fr AYSO referees is the Referee Mentr Prgram. Under this prgram, Reginal Referee Administratrs and Reginal Referee Directrs f Assessment identify and assign qualified referees t act as a helping hand t new and less experienced referees. This helping hand cnsists f frequent cntact t supprt and encurage the develpment f the referee; experience has prven that mentring is a valuable aspect t referee develpment, retentin and recruiting. 4 Referee Mentr Handbk

5 The Mentr Mentr Rle Mentr Rle The Referee Mentr plays many imprtant rles in the develpment f referees:! As Friend, the Mentr must be persuasive in his cmments t the referee. The referee must trust the mtives as well as the judgment f the Mentr and believe that the Mentr gives freely f time and effrt.! As Observer, the Mentr must prvide sund, simple advice and assistance that leads the referee n the shrtest path t success. The referee must believe in the sincerity and credibility f the assistance given.! As Supprter, the Mentr ffers encuragement in unlimited supply. In this view, the referee can d n wrng, but can always be encuraged t d better. This is uncnditinal supprt fr the persn, nt fr everything the persn des.! As Advcate, the Mentr is bligated t take the part f the referee in all encunters. N criticism r dissent can g unchecked; n party can challenge withut the practive, psitive invlvement f the Mentr.! As Chregrapher, the Mentr helps the new and develping referee t stage the fficiating prcess. Frm the pening -- arrival and inspectin f the field t clsing -- the pst-game ceremny and bkkeeping.! Advisr, the Mentr prvides accurate, factual infrmatin that gives the referee additinal insight and understanding. The Mentr can encurage and assist the referee t mve thrugh the upgrade prcess.! As Cach, the Mentr ffers tactical instructins t help the referee manage his games with practical and realistic suggestins in imprving his perfrmance and enjyment f the game.! As Rle Mdel, the Mentr gives the develping referee a real persn t emulate. The Mentr s attitudes, values and behavirs set the example that the referee is likely t fllw n the field. Referee Mentr Handbk

6 The Mentr Mentr Qualificatins Mentr Qualificatins As a Mentr yu must have the fllwing minimum technical qualificatins: 1. Reginal Referee certificatin. Intermediate Referee Certificatin is recmmended. 2. Cmpletin f the mdule The AYSO Natinal Referee Prgram frm the Intermediate Referee Curse. Yu shuld:! Be cmmitted t AYSO and the AYSO philsphies! Be willing t devte time and energy t the Mentr Prgram! Have clear and cncise verbal cmmunicatin skills! Learn t prperly bserve a referee s perfrmance! Have a psitive attitude when presenting infrmatin! Develp an aptitude fr listening and respnding t a referee s questins and cncerns! Be able t encurage referees! Have an understanding a referee s shrtcmings! Serve as a rle mdel t ther vlunteers! Knw the Laws f the Game and referee mechanics Mentrs are appinted by the Reginal Referee Administratr (RRA) r Reginal Directr f Assessment (RDA) 6 Referee Mentr Handbk

7 Guide fr Mentrs Guide fr Mentrs Initial Cntact: Cntact the referee yu are assigned t mentr as sn as pssible. Initial cntact may be by telephne r . Persnal cntact shuld be made as sn as pssible. D nt expect the referee t make the initial cntact with yu. Arrange an initial meeting in which yu:! Intrduce yurself and explain yur referee experience! Describe the Mentr Prgram! Make sure that the referee understands that the mentring is intended t be a psitive experience! Learn as much abut the referee as pssible! Understand the referee s gals, bjectives, experience and cncerns.! Answer any questins r allay any dubts! Arrange fr a next meeting, including attending the referee s next game. Develp bjectives that meet the needs f the referee and AYSO. As a Mentr Yu Shuld:! Act as a Mentr in all f the rles utlined abve! Always present a psitive attitude tward fficiating and AYSO! Create a safe, psitive envirnment fr imprvement Referee Mentr Handbk

8 Guide fr Mentrs As a Mentr Yu Shuld:! Be available as ften as needed t prvide supprt and answer questins! Observe the referee as ften as needed! Encurage the referee t cntinue certificatin t higher levels f fficiating! Ask the referee t be an Assistant Referee fr ne f yur games! Participate with the referee in cntinuing training and scial activities ffered by the Regin! Seek help frm thers t ensure that the needs f the referee are met! Reprt t the Reginal referee staff any special needs r prblems that shuld be addressed fr the referee! Actively recruit ther vlunteers t becme referees and Mentrs! Supprt the referee at any game yu bserve. This includes psitive supprt t caches, spectatrs and players.! Prvide psitive feed back t the referee after all bservatins including: At least tw r three psitive cmments Nt mre than tw areas fr imprvement by the referee Specific cmments made t the referee using game experience r specific examples f perfrmance. Small, attainable, immediately imprvable gals fr the referee! Use psitive language such as: Yu might cnsider trying Other referees ften find that Frm my experience It may be easier fr yu if yu 8 Referee Mentr Handbk

9 Guide fr Mentrs Check List fr a Mentr Observing a Referee! Avid phrases such as: Yu shuld I always Never Always! End discussins f bservatins with a psitive cmment! Encurage the referee at all times. Check List fr a Mentr Observing a Referee These bservatins are unlike bservatins fr upgrade r assessments. These are nt pass r fail situatins and usually there is n written reprt prepared fr the referee. All bservatins shuld be psitive win-win experiences. Unlike an assessr, the Mentr need nt be incnspicuus. If necessary, the Mentr shuld ensure that the caches and spectatrs are aware f his presence. Mentrs may participate with the referee, when necessary, in pre and pst game activities. While nt encuraged, limited discussin with the referee may take place during the halftime break. There must always be a pst game discussin with the referee. 1. Pre Game: Did the refereea. Arrive early fr the game? b. Dress prperly and have all necessary equipment? c. Check the field? d. Check the players? e. Cllect game cards? f. Check the ball? g. Give pre-game talk t players? h. Intrduce himself t the caches? i. Cunt the number f players? Referee Mentr Handbk

10 Guide fr Mentrs Check List fr a Mentr Observing a Referee j. Cnduct a cin tss and kick ff? k. Begin the game n time? 2. Cmmunicatins with Assistant Referees: Did the referee a. Give clear instructins? b. Use the persns well? c. Treat the persns with respect? 3. Psitining: Did the referee a. Keep play between himself and the Assistant Referee? b. Remain clse t play (15-20 yards)? c. Maintain prper psitin n restarts? 4. Signals: Did the referee a. Whistle with authrity? b. Use prper hand signals? c. Cmmunicate with players and caches by effectively using vice and psitive bdy language? 5. Law Knwledge and Mechanics: Did the referee demnstrate a. Crrect applicatins f the Laws? b. Cnsistent applicatin f the Laws? c. Recgnitin f prper restarts? d. Prper administratin f restarts? e. Gd ful recgnitin? 6. Interactin with players and caches: Did the referee display a. An attitude f helpfulness and tlerance? b. Respect? c. Friendliness withut familiarity? d. Credibility in respnses and decisiveness? e. Psitive actin even in disciplinary situatins? 10 Referee Mentr Handbk

11 Guide fr Mentrs Check List fr a Mentr Observing a Referee 7. Pst Game: Did the referee a. End the game n time? b. Participate in the pst-game handshake? c. Thank the Assistant Referees? d. Cmplete administrative duties such as game cards? Mst imprtantly, as mentrs, always remember that In AYSO, it s abut mre than the game! Referee Mentr Handbk

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