Online Learning Modules

Online Learning Modules

Computer-based Training

Managing Free Kicks
A video presentation from USSF outlining the basic referee strategies for managing free kick restarts (enforcing the minimum distance, player violations, referee positioning, and ceremonial versus quick restarts)

Restarts
A detailed review of the 8 restarts used in soccer, including what causes them, when the ball is in play, whether a goal can be scored directly, and other basic questions.

Video Presentations

The Principles and Components of Referee Fitness – Doug Engstrom
 
A presentation given at a clinic focused on training for upgrade to State Referee in Richmond Virginia (February 5-6, 2011).  Doug Engstrom is a USSF National Referee Emeritus, a former Marine, and currently a teacher in the Virginia public schools.
  1. Introduction (5:34)
  2. Fitness for Grade 7 (6:08)
  3. Fitness for State referees (6:39)
  4. Principles of Fitness (11:46)
  5. Components of Fitness (21:08)

Officiating Women In Soccer : It’s Not the Same Game - Carla Nagel

A presentation given at a clinic focused on training for upgrade to State Referee in Richmond Virginia (February 5-6, 2011).  Carla Nagel Winters is a USSF State Referee, a Referee Instructor, an avid sailor, and currently working as a legal professional.
  1. Introduction (3:10)
  2. Physique And Physics (5:30)
  3. Psychology And Communication (16:34)
  4. Better Referee Positioning (4:06)
  5. Better AR Positioning (3:46)
  6. Put Your Stamp On the Game (6:28)
  7. Misconduct Stays (11:47)
  8. Summary (00:30)