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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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