Consistency of Calls

"Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead." Aldous Huxley. “Nothing endures but change (The only constant is change)" Heraclitus
Hey ref, why didn't you call that on the other end? What match are you watching? Call it both ways? I always do, the right and wrong ways are there others I missed. At our latest re-cert clinic, there were quite a few 75-85 grades and the assessor asked how would you like a game in which the referee got 75% of the calls right. The general attitude afterward was that would be a pretty good game. When I was coaching it seemed so easy, when I was sitting in my chair watching my daughter's games, it seemed amazing that the referee could not see that clear foul when just a few minutes before she carded our player for the "identical" thing, when I started in the center, I wondered how the heck was I supposed to see everything going on. Now I understand, let the players play, control the game where needed, have fun and be consistent.
Consistency (which by my definition means to consistently change and adapt as the game progresses) -- If I can do that, it should be a good game.

Tournament Ready

Recertified and ready to go. Finally went to the doctor about my calf and found out that in fact I had completely torn it last season. Should have done those stretches. Now I get physical therapy and re-arrange the scar tissue what fun.

New Season

It's that time again when the teams are forming, practices starting, referee courses starting, and players, coaches and referees getting in shape. Time to get registered in a re-certification course, take the on-line H.S. COPE course and volunteer for some friendly matches to get ready for the season. See you on a soccer field soon.