All: the season is winding down. Thank you for all your efforts.
Be aware that some coaches, teams and parents will be excited to win as they maneuver for a better spot in the standings. With that being said:
Managing adults at a youth game can be difficult. Always be polite.
Here is the recommended procedure for handling irresponsible behavior.
1. Say “Please”
2. Say “Please” (videos of a ref saying “please” is easier to defend)
3. Coach, irresponsible behavior is not acceptable. (Warning)
4. Behavior continues, issue a Yellow Card (Caution) to the Coach.
5. Behavior continues, issue a Red Card (Send-off) to the Coach.
If the spectators are acting irresponsibly, remind the coach that he has control of his sidelines. (remember your pregame) Do not engage in any discussion with a parent. If the behavior does not improve, go to the coach and follow the above steps. “please coach, as we discussed before the game, you are responsible for your sideline. It is hard to do my job right now.”If you are having trouble with a coach in the first half send a note at half time to fall@jusa.org and ask someone to come to the game to observe.
If you send off a coach or parent, send me a note.
NO DOGS ON ANY FIELD AT ANY TIME: PYLUSD POLICYDo not start a game if a dog is present on the sidelines. Ask the coach to remove the dog.
Read this about giving warnings. https://www.referee.com/correcting-bad-behavior-with-well-timed-warnings/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGJOflleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW5X9WumVPp-fgyunQLq_WtALOOqaQjHbLoEkqzZchpvYtHhfN5Xkomx3w_aem_W-6SFApE7yGDq4nOBLz7sQ