Game & Player Management

1. Game & Player Management • 2014 Ohio South • Module “A” In-Class • Intermediate Referee • Recertification Training

2. Game Management Dealing with ….. Players Coaches Parents

3. What are 4 tools the referee can use to communicate with players? When players and coaches complain, do you listen? How do you respond? What is dissent? How do you manage a spectator that is obviously really bothering your AR, but no signal is given to you by the AR? Game and Player Management Quiz

4. Game Management • Communication & Confidence • Eye Contact – Window to the soul • Body Language • Standard Signals • Use of your Whistle • Use of Cards

5. What are 4 tools the referee can use to communicate with players? When players and coaches complain, do you listen? How do you respond? What is dissent? How do you manage a spectator that is obviously really bothering your AR, but no signal is given to you by the AR? Game and Player Management Quiz

6. Game Management • Game Respect • Allow the game to flow. • The best official is one that is not noticed. • Smile! Have fun and spread the fun to the players. • Be courteous and respectful at all times. Remember whose game it is!!!

7. Game Management • Coaches & Player Respect • Know the difference between emotion and dissent. • Don’t be afraid to listen to coach & player complaints. You don’t have to agree, sometimes they are valid, often they just want to be heard. • Do not make threats like “One more word and you’re gone!” • During a blow-out, keep your focus and do not allow misconduct.

8. Game Management • Coaches & Player Respect Treat players and coaches the way you want to be treated Slide 8

9. What are 4 tools the referee can use to communicate with players? When players and coaches complain, do you listen? How do you respond? What is dissent? How do you manage a spectator that is obviously really bothering your AR, but no signal is given to you by the AR? Game and Player Management Quiz

10. Game Management • Dealing with Dissent Dissent is when someone does not agree with your decision. Committed by a ….. Player, Substitute, Coach, Spectator Regarding… Any decision of the game officials How?? …. By word, gesture, action or demeanor Slide 10

11. Game Management • Dealing with Dissent Dissent is when someone does not agree with your decision. It crosses the line and must be dealt with when it … • Is directed at the officials • Effects play • Effects referee team concentration • Is personal or demeaning

12. What are 4 tools the referee can use to communicate with players? When players and coaches complain, do you listen? How do you respond? What is dissent? How do you manage a spectator that is obviously really bothering your AR, but no signal is given to you by the AR? Game and Player Management Quiz

13. Dealing with Coach and Parental Dissent Ask-Tell-Dismiss Approach for spectators…. Slide 13

14. Ask-Tell-DismissApproach - Parents Ask – Ask the coach to deal with spectators. NEVER, NEVER deal with spectators yourself! Referees … • Be aware of dissent and abuse directed at ARs • Be pro-active … don’t wait for ARs to signal you • Be protective Slide 14