Hi all, Just thought I'd share some of my thoughts after my first few games having just completed the course.
My first game was on Saturday, an U13 boys game.
I have a few questions/points that I need clarifying so that I can improve and hoping some of you will be able to assist me.
Kit checks: As both teams were warming up (15 mins before KO) I asked each coach separately to get their teams to line up so I could do a kit check. Is this the normal way of doing this at youth level (I'm 23 so it's been a while since I've done youth football so forgive me if that's a dumb question).
Offside struggles: in the first half I was so focused at looking for fouls etc. on the field that I was forgetting to look at the assistants which meant I therefore missed them flagging for offside on a couple of occasions. The first occasion I gave a penalty then realised that the assistant had been flagging for an offside in the build up. I gave the penalty and apologised to the assistant at half time that I missed the signal. Could I have brought this back for the offside or was I right to stick with the pen?
How long ref? I'm sure this has probably been covered before but oh well. I answer the first few times when they ask how long left when there waas 10 mins to go, then say it louder so everyone can hear. 5 mins later same again, then again with 2 mins to go as I was repeatedly asked. should I just ignore it, how many times is overkill? please assist!
Having a word: One player tried standing in front of the ball on a couple of occasions to prevent a quick free kick. On both occasions i blew my whistle and sharlpy told him to move away. The 2nd time I feel i should have had a word with him. The game was not being played in that way at all and I feel that I bottled talking to him because he is only 13. thoughts?
2nd game was an u12 girls County cup game. nice and easy!
Look forward to hearing your tips and feedback!
My first game was on Saturday, an U13 boys game.
I have a few questions/points that I need clarifying so that I can improve and hoping some of you will be able to assist me.
Kit checks: As both teams were warming up (15 mins before KO) I asked each coach separately to get their teams to line up so I could do a kit check. Is this the normal way of doing this at youth level (I'm 23 so it's been a while since I've done youth football so forgive me if that's a dumb question).
Offside struggles: in the first half I was so focused at looking for fouls etc. on the field that I was forgetting to look at the assistants which meant I therefore missed them flagging for offside on a couple of occasions. The first occasion I gave a penalty then realised that the assistant had been flagging for an offside in the build up. I gave the penalty and apologised to the assistant at half time that I missed the signal. Could I have brought this back for the offside or was I right to stick with the pen?
How long ref? I'm sure this has probably been covered before but oh well. I answer the first few times when they ask how long left when there waas 10 mins to go, then say it louder so everyone can hear. 5 mins later same again, then again with 2 mins to go as I was repeatedly asked. should I just ignore it, how many times is overkill? please assist!
Having a word: One player tried standing in front of the ball on a couple of occasions to prevent a quick free kick. On both occasions i blew my whistle and sharlpy told him to move away. The 2nd time I feel i should have had a word with him. The game was not being played in that way at all and I feel that I bottled talking to him because he is only 13. thoughts?
2nd game was an u12 girls County cup game. nice and easy!
Look forward to hearing your tips and feedback!