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Just posting to say Hi
Took the course with BedsFA last month after wanting to get officially qualified rather than doing the odd game because our teams had no FA assigned referee's. I've been coaching since 2008, qualified as a Level 1 in 2009, and over the years have completed Level2, Youth Module 1&2 and in 2019 as a UEFA B coach which I'm massively proud of.
Over those years I've refereed many games from U5 through to U16 at youth level and a Over35 Vets game (they were very easy on me).
With my U18s finishing this season under me I wanted to stay in the sport I love and continue as a Referee. I also coach an U14 girls team and will continue to do so.
The leagues around me organsied the first 3 official games and I feel they went pretty well. I did however think that in one of the games I should have cautioned one of the players for a dangerous tackle.
Game 1:
U13 boys game, one very strong team and one bottom of table. Game was in very good spirit with only 2 free kicks the whole game through tackles. One tackle though I ended up just speaking to the player where technically it was a red card. He lunged 2 footed at another player in trying to win the ball. he missed the ball and luckily the player. the only reaction from sidelines/managers/players was silence. I blew straight away and in a few seconds considered my action. I decided to just talk to the player. Reason was no contact, game in good spirit, age group and no reaction from anyone. After the game neither manager commented negitavely (was the opposite). What are your thoughts?
I'll add that had the game been more physical or an older group or because of a reaction on the sides or that's what the game expected then the outcome would have been different.
Game 2:
U14 Boys, again, game in good spirit, another tackle that warranted a caution but as the player didn't win the ball or connect with the opposing player i allowed play to continue as they then attacked. I almost blew. The player made a few tackles after that were late and in which free kicks were given. At half time i wrote his number down as I wanted to keep an eye on him. The 2nd half came and went and he didn't make any other late tackles. I came away regretting a mistake. After reflecting for some time and in hindsight I should have allowed play to continue and when the game then stopped again(ball out of play) I should have gone back and cautioned the player. Again, any thoughts on this.
the 3rd Game went without any doubts in my mind. After the game walking back to the car i heard 3 players saying "the Ref was great today". A huge compliment which sent me home buzzing.
I've no doubt at all that at U13/U14 that games are less problematic/busy but looking forward already to the next one.
I used Refsix to manage the match in addition to a Leap digital watch. They both performed brilliantly - the Leap watch having a countdown time and a ball out of play timer. I only recorded goals on the Refsix App on my watch as well as the match time. I was then able to send to the manager the times of all the goals. The App also recorded all my movements, walking, jogging and sprinting. I covered 3 miles in each of those matches.
Anyway, thanks for reading and Hi...
Paul
Took the course with BedsFA last month after wanting to get officially qualified rather than doing the odd game because our teams had no FA assigned referee's. I've been coaching since 2008, qualified as a Level 1 in 2009, and over the years have completed Level2, Youth Module 1&2 and in 2019 as a UEFA B coach which I'm massively proud of.
Over those years I've refereed many games from U5 through to U16 at youth level and a Over35 Vets game (they were very easy on me).
With my U18s finishing this season under me I wanted to stay in the sport I love and continue as a Referee. I also coach an U14 girls team and will continue to do so.
The leagues around me organsied the first 3 official games and I feel they went pretty well. I did however think that in one of the games I should have cautioned one of the players for a dangerous tackle.
Game 1:
U13 boys game, one very strong team and one bottom of table. Game was in very good spirit with only 2 free kicks the whole game through tackles. One tackle though I ended up just speaking to the player where technically it was a red card. He lunged 2 footed at another player in trying to win the ball. he missed the ball and luckily the player. the only reaction from sidelines/managers/players was silence. I blew straight away and in a few seconds considered my action. I decided to just talk to the player. Reason was no contact, game in good spirit, age group and no reaction from anyone. After the game neither manager commented negitavely (was the opposite). What are your thoughts?
I'll add that had the game been more physical or an older group or because of a reaction on the sides or that's what the game expected then the outcome would have been different.
Game 2:
U14 Boys, again, game in good spirit, another tackle that warranted a caution but as the player didn't win the ball or connect with the opposing player i allowed play to continue as they then attacked. I almost blew. The player made a few tackles after that were late and in which free kicks were given. At half time i wrote his number down as I wanted to keep an eye on him. The 2nd half came and went and he didn't make any other late tackles. I came away regretting a mistake. After reflecting for some time and in hindsight I should have allowed play to continue and when the game then stopped again(ball out of play) I should have gone back and cautioned the player. Again, any thoughts on this.
the 3rd Game went without any doubts in my mind. After the game walking back to the car i heard 3 players saying "the Ref was great today". A huge compliment which sent me home buzzing.
I've no doubt at all that at U13/U14 that games are less problematic/busy but looking forward already to the next one.
I used Refsix to manage the match in addition to a Leap digital watch. They both performed brilliantly - the Leap watch having a countdown time and a ball out of play timer. I only recorded goals on the Refsix App on my watch as well as the match time. I was then able to send to the manager the times of all the goals. The App also recorded all my movements, walking, jogging and sprinting. I covered 3 miles in each of those matches.
Anyway, thanks for reading and Hi...
Paul
