I’ve been reffing soccer since I was 12. I grew up playing soccer and wanted some extra spending money as a kid, so it was a natural fit. Over the past 12 years, I’ve learned a ton about myself and human nature in general. I think some of the lessons I learned growing up as [...]
What I’ve Learned In 12 Years of Reffing Soccer
November 9th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Personal Thoughts, Sports
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Don’t Mess With Lightning
May 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Sports
I was scheduled to ref a soccer game last night in Madison and, as always, I checked the weather before the game. It looked like there was going to be some rain in the first half, and then the potential for thunderstorms in the second. Refs are always trained that if they see any lightning, [...]