The U.S. Soccer Federation has unveiled a new video in regards to Ask-Tell-Dismiss AKA Ask-Tell-Remove.
It's important for officials of all levels to know how to effectively deal with coaches and other team officials who behave poorly during a game.
Watch the video segment Ask, Tell, Dismiss to learn more about U.S. Soccer's recommended approach for taking action towards team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
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Congratulations are in order for PSRA's own Kyle Wiest who has been awarded the 2011 CYSA-North Young Referee of the Year. Kyle will represent CYSA-N at the Far West Regionals, which will take place June 17-24 in Phoenix, AZ. He will vie for top honors among referees from the other 13 Far West Regional states representing Region IV at the 2012 Nationals.
Earlier, both Kyle and Catherine Sandusky (Mustang Soccer, Danville) were chosen District III Young Male and Female Referees of the Year for 2011.
They are both superb young referees who have worked very hard at their craft with a dedication and a commitment to excellence that is to be admired. They haved shined both on the field and off, and are excellent role models for our young and upcoming referees.
Kyle and Catherine were recognized at this year's CYSA Soccer Expo in Modesto on Saturday, February 4th, 2012.
A player pretends to be fouled in an attempt to deceive the referee. What decision should the referee make? (a): The player is cautioned only if the simulation took place inside the opposing team`s penalty area. (b): The player is warned but is not shown a yellow card for the first offence. (c): The player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team. (d): The player cannot be shown a yellow card for this offence, but the referee can draw attention to it so the player behaves more sportingly.
Can a team play without a goalkeeper during a match? (a): No, never. (b): Yes (c): Yes but only momentarily. He must return quickly after an injury or changing his equipment. (d): No, and he cannot leave his half of the field of play.
How is play restarted if a player spits at an assistant referee while the ball is not in play? (a): Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick. (b): Play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game. (c): Play is restarted with a dropped ball. (d): Play is restarted with an indirect free kick.
A throw-in is taken correctly. A team-mate (not the goalkeeper) of the thrower sees the ball is heading for his own goal. He deliberately handles the ball inside his own penalty area. What decision should the referee make? (a): The referee sends off the team-mate for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a penalty kick to the opponents. (b): The referee awards a penalty kick to the opponents. (c): The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opponents. (d): The referee cautions the team-mate for deliberately handling the ball and awards a penalty kick to the opponents.
Congratulations are in order for PSRA's own Kyle Wiest who has been awarded the 2011 CYSA-North Young Referee of the Year. Kyle will represent CYSA-N at the