First OA game today !

[James goodgame]

First OA game today after first season doing youth football, it exactly the same isn’t it ? ( I hope )

 

[Big Cat]

First OA game today after first season doing youth football, it exactly the same isn’t it ? ( I hope )

Just more noise
Avoid squabbling with the players, call it as you see it, make mistakes and learn from them

 

[Mintyref]

It's better....no parents........

 

[one]

You cop less from outside the field but more from on the field.

It may be a little more physical but it doesn't necessarily mean more fouls.

 

[Sheffields Finest]

Slightly tougher tackles and skill level should be better... maybe!

 

[Bournref]

First OA game today after first season doing youth football, it exactly the same isn’t it ? ( I hope )

Hope it went well mate, I only did youth last year and have also made the 'step up' this season.
So far i've done 2 x OA friendlies, 1 x Sunday league game and 1 x Saturday morning game today.
Loving it to be fair, learning all the time, make sure they know your the boss!

 

[Eddie]

Same here...first OA male game anyway. Enjoyed it more being able to communicate with the players on an adult level, feel a bit like a PE teacher at times with junior football.

There’s a lot more ’feedback’ from players in regards to your decisions but nothing was OTT, or they would’ve been sin binned!

Ruled out a goal for OS which was incorrect. Apparently the LB was deeper than the CB’s, who were a yard behind the goal scorer, but he was out of my field of view. Apologised for getting it wrong- explained why I gave OS and they all appreciated it.

Things to learn from but looking forward to next week.

 

[Sheffields Finest]

I had 2 off in my first OA game before half time too!! I didn't cause either and both 100% reds.... Just ref what you see!!!

 

[James goodgame]

It went well , enjoyed the “ banter “ with both teams and it felt more like proper football than some youth games

 

[Eddie]

Back to youth today and it was a nightmare! Parents acting like kids, kids thinking they can do and say what they want. First sin-bin today though and it worked a treat.