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The regional voting by area Soccer Coaches is complete and their Spring 2011 Officiating recognition is complete. Southwest Missouri Girls Soccer Official of the Year – Spring 2011: Bob Florez Runners Up: Courtney Wendel and Patrick Burns Courtney Wendel and Patrick Burns were both recognized by MSHSAA this year as well, working the Final 4 [...]
Congratulations to Tim Noonan, chosen as the 2011 Missouri Referee of the Year. A single referee is chosen in each state on an annual basis by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Tim was chosen to represent Missouri. Congratulations and well deserved sir. Also a shoutout to a pair of up-and-coming young refs, [...]
The Southwest Missouri Boys Soccer Official of the Year Voting produced a tie, so we will have Southwest Missouri Boys Soccer Co-Officials of the Year. Bob Florez and Tim Noonan will share the honor for the Fall 2010 Season. Congratulations to Bob and Tim. Thanks again for your participation and feel free to share this [...]
High School Soccer Coaches in Southwest Missouri have initiated a recognition program for Referees that will culminate in the naming of the Soccer Referee of the Year at the end of the month. Here is background on the program, initiated by Nick Schmitt, West Plains Zizzers: Officials are an integral part of high school soccer. [...]
The Southern District of the Missouri Referee Development Program (MRDP), in conjunction with Lake Country Soccer, is offering a USSF Grade 8 Referee training clinic. The completion of this course qualifies you to work as a referee at Lake Country Soccer. This is a great part-time job for kids, paying well above the minimum wage [...]
There will be a USSF Intermediate Referee Clinic held in Springfield on Saturday, February 5, 2011. The event is sponsored by the Missouri Referee Development Program There is No charge for attending this Annual event which is open to all USSF Registered Referees, Instructors and Assessors. The event will include a Free Buffet Lunch. What: [...]
The Missouri Referee Development Program will be conducting a USSF Entry Level Referee Certification Course on August 6th, 7th and 8th. This is a 16-hour class which covers the basics of the laws of the game in preparation to officiate youth league matches. There is no minimum age to enroll in the course. Registration fee [...]
I ask that question as a prelude to sharing Andy Wilkinson’s weekend with you from last week. As you can see in the photos, he covered a lot of bases. He started his road trip with a drive from Joplin up to Kansas City to enjoy the KC Wizards game against the LA Galaxy on [...]
Need a job? Want to work outside with kids and some crazy parents? Flexible scheduling with your nights free? I haven’t heard of a better option than becoming a referee and working at Lake Country Soccer during their leagues and tournaments. Register now to become certified and earn some gas money! Referee fees range from [...]
Congratulations to the crew from Springfield who were chosen to represent and earned their way to Sioux Falls, SD this past week. This team was part of the the fun, and success, of playing and working at the highest levels. Back Row – Patrick Burns and Ryan Cooksey Front Row – Alysan Burgbacher, Mark Lassman-Eul, [...]
The Missouri Referee Development Program in conjunction with Lake Country Soccer will be conducting a United States Soccer Federation Entry Level Grade 8 Referee certification course February 6-8, 2009. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register online through the hyperlink below. * Who can register? There is no minimum age requirement * How much? $65 per person. [...]
2008 Missouri Youth Soccer Association has announced their People of the Year Awards: Girls Recreational Coach of the Year – Mike Peebles Boys Recreational Coach of the Year – Ron Cox Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Sarah Cavin Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Tom Dunsford Volunteer of the Year – Nancy [...]
A United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Entry Level Referee Training and Certification Course is being offered by the Missouri Referee Development Program (www.mrdp.org) at Lake Country Soccer. Friday August 15 through Sunday August 17 * No minimum age to attend the course * Grade 8 certification (USSF Administrative designation) * Course administration fee paid prior [...]
Folks – this may be the year that we discover how important referees are to the three-legged stool of High School Soccer (players, coaches, referees). This request came in over the weekend: There are 2 new schools that have been added to our assigning schedule (Branson, Logan-Rogersville) which means we need at least 6 new [...]
This story has been contributed by Tom Davidson, Head Coach at Ozark High School. I have had the privilege of coaching our great game at the high school level for 17 wonderful years. In that time I have seen several different changes. One area I have seen very little change is in our current referee [...]
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