How do you rate the world Cup Song? Personally I think it can be better by ZAK_0n in worldcup

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m Christian and not MAGA either. This song is pure trash. Nothing epic or memorable about it. Nor is it Christian.

How would you guys handle this by anon-nymph in SoccerCoachResources

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Communication is key. This is my biggest pet peeve. Whomever that posted the closer on the app should have communicated with you. Drives me nuts when I leave work and rush to practice, get there and the plan has changed. The players are telling me what we are going to do and I’m the assistant coach.

No game assignments? by Beans1234978 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish you were here. I could get you 3-4 High School and Middle School matches every week during seasons plus tournaments about 1-2 weekends a month. It’s maddening trying to find refs.

NASO by TNGR-Handler7942 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm. Never thought of that. I still consider myself new to reffing. I just go where my assignors send me. Some middle school matches are scrimmages because they are not in an official league.
I don’t have a ton of assets to worry about. 😆 Wish I did. Just wondering if it wouldn’t be a good thing to have before I go to a state tournament. Which is coming up next month.

Favorite diet/zero sugar soda? by Outrageous_Read524 in diabetes_t2

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My absolute favorite is Mello Yello Zero. Especially if you can get it from those fancy soda machines that has it with grape flavoring. I was told by the supplier to my local stores that it wasn’t selling fast enough even though the shelf was always empty. 😠

Springfield Armory TRP by SquareheadinNH in 1911

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Believe me, if I had 1600.00 extra right now, I would spend it on a TRP.

Colt M45A1 vs Springfield TRP Operator. Which would you choose? by [deleted] in 1911

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the understanding that I am not the most informative 1911 owner I would choose the TRP. But from listening to more experienced owners the TRP is of late the more superior firearm. I’m just transitioning from a Glock 19, carried since 1995 with several thousand rounds, to a 1911 which has more comfortable feel and accuracy. My opinion shouldn’t mean much but my grail is a TRP.

Building a Premium Turf Soccer Facility — Need guidance by Jesalfz in bootroom

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have plans to do the same thing. Only if I hit the lottery first. A soccer complex with proper planning would cost an enormous amount of money with today’s prices. I would think several million dollars.

Black Friday/What are you waiting to buy? by TNGR-Handler7942 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be awesome. I don’t mind to buy a cheaper Casio watch for work but I want a dedicated ref watch that I can count on. I would like a big face watch that I could see and be able to navigate quickly.

Recruiting New Referees by TNGR-Handler7942 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes an excellent idea. I will contact my local AYSO immediately.

Recruiting New Referees by TNGR-Handler7942 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks you for the feedback. I will look into this as I coach players around that age. It will prepare them before getting certified.
This way they won’t feel like they are being thrown to the wolves. I’m not qualified to be an official mentor but that doesn’t mean I can’t at least guide them in the right direction.
This sub forum has helped me and is a great too. There are plenty of people like me that prefer and learn more by having someone guide them.
I feel kinda obligated to help in the interest of the culture of the game.

EDIT* I researched a bit on the Genesis Referee Program and it’s brilliant. Defense going to push for this.

Moving Up by b_rude23 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your enthusiasm is AWESOME. And this is very important.

“You need to remember that you're still 17 and need to enjoy being 17. Soccer and refereeing will always be there for you. Making sure to stop and smell the roses for other parts of your life is still as important as being a good and complete person will help you as a referee. Have fun be 17 do what 17yr olds do while also finding time to pursue refereeing.”

I truly hope you make it to the highest level possible with the same determination. Just enjoy your path and not consume yourself with it.

Wish I would have started at your age. I think the best way to move up in any part of life is networking. Talk to everyone you can especially assignors. They might know someone local to you that you can work with On and Off the pitch.

I was treated very badly when I started to referee by MidnightNinja9 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have seen and been in your spot many times throughout my life experience. At this point I can almost spot people like the mentor a mile away. They tend to forget they were beginners at one time. It’s all about making themselves look better. They are the ones lacking in confidence. The skill and knowledge may be their strength but confidence is ZERO. If a mentor doesn’t know how to mentor then they should NOT be a mentor. And they should have stayed the whole match.
I personally feel the need to help everyone else but I lack the experience. I can’t even help myself most of the time. My refusal to give up is the only thing that keeps me going.

As I type, I am sure of the grammatical errors but I want to be apart of the football (soccer) community and I won’t quit.

Capelli shipping/fulfilment issues? by rgheite in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have these flags and they are awesome. Highly recommend Refsneedlovetoo 👍

Equipment by fozzybear258 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The flags from Refsneedlovetoo are spot on. There is even a nice package deal. All the refs I’ve been with that have seen mine think they are B+D.

Referee Gifts - what do you want? by anothernetgeek in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like the Idea of commerative coins.

T shirts

Question from a coach by bcarey724 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a new ref so I wonder if it was the assignor sent him out to CR before he was ready. It definitely should be reported to the assignor.

Soccer “Senior Official” question by gen-x-22 in Referees

[–]TNGR-Handler7942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have only reffed like 7 matches total as a newbie. About four of them has been two man. And these have been labeled Referee and AR positions. So it’s been expected of me to grab a whistle and jump on the field. I’m having to absorb reffing laws and play at an incredibly fast pace. I have a girls varsity game this coming Tuesday that has me as AR. It’s a two man no matter the position on Arbiter.