Important Information for Referees
The OSSRC website (ossrc.com) is where your work (OSSRC profile) will be reviewed by Administrators: US Soccer License and NFHS Concussion upload. IT TAKES UP TO 14 DAYS for the US Soccer and OSSRC to complete the sync process, your admin to review your profile, and a badge to sent to you via US Postal Mail. Badges will be mailed once you have completed all requirements. Every failure to complete requirements will result in a week “stall” in the process.
Posted: 2024-02-24
Referee Development Opportunities
How does an academy work?
Referees officiate matches at a tournament or league play-date while receiving coaching and feedback from registered US Soccer Referee Mentors/Coaches.
Beginner Referee Academy Dates:
May 3rd – 5th, 2024 – Mayfest Soccer Classic (Sydney)
– 7v7 and 9v9 matches
– Contact Michael Lause at: mrlausesms@gmail.com
June 1st – 2nd, 2024 – Creek Classic (Dayton)
– 7v7 and 9v9 matches
– Contact Matt Fotia at: matt.fotia.soccer@gmail.com
Target Audience:
– Under 18 years in age
– Less than 2-3 years experience
Focus Skills:
– Match Operations
– Basic Mechanics & Conduct
Developmental Referee Academy Dates:
April 13th -14th, 2024 – OCL League Matches (Columbus)
– 9v9 and 11v11 matches
– Contact Michael Socolik at: michael@socolik.net
Target Audience:
– Less than 5 years experience
Focus Skills:
– Control of Youth Matches
– Application of the Laws
– Basic Positioning
Intermediate Referee Academy Dates:
May 25th-27th, 2024 – Ohio Soccer Association – State Cup – Round Robin (Cincinnati)
Contact Matt Fotia at: matt.fotia.soccer@gmail.com
Target Audience:
– 5+ years experience
– Interest in Competitive Youth/Local Amateur Games
Focus Skills:
– Referee/AR Communication
– Expected Views into Play & Proximity
– Foul Selection & Match Control
Advanced Academy Date:
May 12th – Columbus Premier Soccer League (Columbus)
Contact Matt Fotia at: matt.fotia.soccer@gmail.com
Target Audience:
– Interest in the Amateur Game
– Preparation for Upgrade to Regional Referee
Focus Skills:
– Control of Adult Players
– Game Management
– Application of Fitness
Is attendance on all days of an academy weekend required?
No, the academies can work with a referee to schedule matches. Half-days are preferred as a minimum.
For additional information please contact:
Director of Academies – Matt Fotia
matt.fotia@gmail.com
Posted: 2024-01-24
Referees:
If you are having problems with referee certification or the US Soccer Learning Center, contact:
Charlie Keaney, SAC
cjkeaney1@yahoo.com
Posted: 2021-06-13
Concussion Training
The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. Each state’s requirements for concussion management are included as part of the course.
A Spanish track is also available for this course.
(Click Here to go to NFHS Learning Center)
Posted: 2021-12-01
HOW DO I GET A GAME ASSIGNMENT? WHAT SHOULD I DO?
1. Through thgameschedule.com – click on the GAME ASSIGNMENT tab (left column) on this page.
2. Contact OHS assignors – click on the assigning tab on the top and lookup an assignor.
3. Contact your area DRA (District Referee Administrator) – Listed under the Administration tab / Board Members Tab on this page.
Posted: 2020-08-18
7 Reasons To Become A Soccer Official
Check out this article to learn about the advantages of becoming a soccer referee.
Posted: 2017-08-06