Tolerance Levels

[RefJack]

First season of refereeing open age football, really enjoyed it so far, I've finally made the jump between youth and adults, back into my comfort zone.

Biggest thing I've noticed (especially in Sunday morning leagues) is the amount of dissent. If I was as strict, as I used to be in youth football, I'd be handing out A LOT of cards.

What's your tolerance levels? What words do/do not you accept? And in the way they're said?

 

[Padfoot]

Why aren't you as strict?

 

[deusex]

Why aren't you as strict?

Exactly.
And you prob wouldn't be handing out more cards, they'd get the message soon enough.
If not keep goingwith the cards, players LOVE consistency

 

[HRW]

What level do you set at your team talk? I will not swear or shout at you, so don't at me please. I might not get every decision right, but I will give what I see.

First 5 mins the guy who appeals from his own Penalty area for the corner at the far end I will make a point of speaking to them - and tell the captain that's the only warning, next one from either side goes in the book. Next one comes - in the book. And normally the captains know there is no room for appeal as they've seen the steps leading to it.