Referee Mentor Responsibilities
The Referee Mentor program was designed in order to provide guidance and positive reinforcement, and to serve as a resource for our new referees. There is responsibility with being a referee mentor. The following are some of the responsibilities of a referee mentor but are not all inclusive:
- Prior to season start:
- Provide availability dates and times, and sign up for games requiring a mentor. The Referee Mentor is responsible for games the mentor has been scheduled to attend
- Provide knowledge, advice, and recommendations on how to strengthen the Referee Mentor Program
- The mentor is to advise the Referee Mentor Coordinator as soon as possible of any unexpected conflicts which will not allow the Referee Mentor to attend scheduled game.
- The Referee Mentor is to be at scheduled field at least 20 minutes prior to kick-off to meet the new referee.
- At the field the Mentor is to introduce himself/herself to the new referee and to the coaches of the teams playing the game.
- The Mentor is to advise the coaches the Mentor will be acting as Field Liaison for the VP of Referees.
- Prior to kick-off the Mentor is to provide guidance and advice to the new referee. This includes but is not limited to:
- Dress and Appearance meets FIFA Laws
- Arrival in a timely manner
- Proper inspection of playing field and conducting an effective pre-game with referee team (if applicable), and with the teams playing the match.
- Starts match on time
- During the match:
- Watches the new referee and notates, in a manner to discuss, the new referees; Courage, Character, Mechanics/Signals, Accuracy of Decisions, Attitude, and Game Control
- At half time (if needed), and end-of-game provides new referee with assessment, guidance and advice in a positive manner.
- Post-game:
- Completes Referee Evaluation Form and submits form to the Referee Mentor Coordinator by Tuesday of the following week
- If necessary, contacts Referee Mentor Coordinator and VP of Referees to report any concerns. This can include concerns regarding new referee or issues due to being the VP of Referees field liaison.
- End-of-Season:
- Submits names of new referees for consideration for any Referee Award the new referee may qualify for.
- Attends end-of-season VYS Referee Meeting/Party.
Contact Us
Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday from 10:00am - 3:00pm
Address: 311 Maple Ave West Unit D, Vienna VA 22180
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Mission Statement
To provide the opportunity for children of all abilities living in and near Vienna to be involved in a high-quality soccer experience.