By: John Van de Vaarst, National Clinician Celebrating the 50th anniversary of NISOA this month in Englewood, Co, at the annual convention, this intercollegiate article will take a different approach. The convention will have a special reception on Thursday evening with several family members of the NISOA founders and special guests in attendance. This should […]
By: Bryan Auten, NISOA Clinician From time to time game situations arise where the referee may choose to refrain from immediately penalizing an offending team for an offense. This decision is made when the referee believes that by stopping play immediately an advantage for the offending team will be created. This can cause a considerable […]
by: John Van de Vaarst, National Clinician Seasoned soccer referees remember when they started their officiating career many years ago, unlike today, new referees were taught just a few acronyms. For example a player must be cautioned if they were a dupe. Dissent, unsportsmanlike conduct, persistent infringement and entering and exiting the field without permission. […]
By: John Van de Vaarst, National Clinician This month’s article is part two of a two part article on communications. This is one of the most vital parts of a referee team before, during and after the game. Part one, which was the March article, focused on communications before the game. This month’s article will […]
By: John Van de Vaarst, National Clinician This month’s article is part one of a two part article on communications. This is one of the most vital parts of a referee team before, during and after the game. The first installment will focus on communications before the game. Next month the article will discuss communications […]
NISOA NRP Assessment Study Report By John Hagenstein NISOA NRP Assessment Study Chair OVERVIEW As part of the NISOA National Referee Program, all National Referees and National Referee Candidates are required to be assessed each year in order to maintain or receive their National Referee badges. Also, as part of the NISOA Assessment Program, all […]
by: John Van de Vaarst National Clinician As a new year begins, it is a good idea to take some time and review what the NISOA dues are used for and what benefits a member receives with their dues. The article will focus on major benefits and not deal with assignments. Assignors are independent […]
By: John Puglisi, NISOA National Clinician The start of a new college soccer season is an exciting time. NISOA officials prepare physically, attend rules clinics, and take NCAA Soccer rules tests so they can be at their best throughout the season. However, when December comes around and the soccer season has ended, it can be […]
PLAYOFF SEASON IS STARTING – SO WHAT By: John Van de Vaarst, National Clinician The end of the intercollegiate soccer season is fast approaching. In fact by the time this article is posted, the Junior College Regional Play Offs will be over. The NCAA divisions will be starting their conference tournaments, making the selections and […]
TACTICAL FOULS By: John Van de Vaarst A review of an on-line dictionary reveals that tactical is defined as small scale actions serving a larger purpose made or carried out with a limited immediate end in view. Another definition is that tactical is planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose. Tactical fouls in a soccer game […]
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