Education Center
| Forms |
| USSF Game Report (2009-10-19) Fill out this form when a supplemental game report is required (red card, fight, assualts, etc), then submit to the proper league. File 1 |
| General |
| MLS Referee & AR Fitness Training Program (2010) (2010-01-07) This fitness training program is the same one provided to MLS Referee & ARs in their pre-season fitness preparations. It offers an intensive 4-week fitness preparation regiment to prepare individuals for fitness tests or matches. Provided courtesy of Professional Soccer Referees Association: www.refereeassociation.net File 1 |
| Greater DM - New Referee Manual (2010-01-28) A guide for new club level referees. Common questions File 1 |
| Laws and Rules |
| FIFA Laws of the Game 2009/2010 Edition (2009-07-29) Official FIFA Laws of the Game publication. 2009/2010 Edition File 1 |
| Memos and Supplemental Materials |
| Referee Positiong Guidance (2009-07-28) Publication from US Soccer advising referees of proper positioning for static and dynamic play. PDF file provides descriptions PowerPoint file provides visual examples. File 1 | File 2 |
| US Soccer Week in Review Guidance (2009-08-18) The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. Written by U.S. Soccer Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and U.S. Soccer Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall, the Referee Week in Review will highlight specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country. Click Here to View the US Soccer Week-In-Review |
| New referee information (2009-10-19) Guide for new referees provided by US Soccer. This document contains information referees need to know AFTER they complete their entry level class but BEFORE they take the field. The last page has space to fill out contact information, so print this and bring to class with you, it might help you ask questions that will make your first games go better! File 1 |