The Teaching Referee

By Dan Rudloff

Early in a career, a referee was assigned a very competitive Division 1 match between two archrivals. The referee was excited to be AR2 for a very accomplished NISOA National and FIFA Referee. The young referee was looking forward to working a good game and to learn from one of the best officials in the world at the time.

Early in the first half, a pass was made to a wing right in front of the young referee. The player received the pass and was clearly not offside. The AR was in perfect position and never considered raising the flag.