Referee
Mike Guillou
Dakota REV Referee Assignor
Phone: 612-709-0137
MN SRC Podcasts
June 2013
April 2013
February 2013
December 2012
November 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
USSF Referee Videos
Ask Tell Remove
USSF's Advice to Referees - May 2012 How to handle irresponsible behavior of coaches
Advantage
USSF's Advice to Referees - June 2012 Advantage Update
Referee Requirements
If you would like to ref for Dakota REV, you must complete the following (select the tabs on the left for more details on each step):
- Complete the referee certification through the Minnesota SRC. (closed for 2013, will open up sometime in July with grade 8 courses offererd in August)
- Create a GameOfficials account, join the DKT group, and update "My Preferences."
- Completed the concussion training within the past three years and send Mike a copy.
- If you are 18 or older, complete the MYSA background check (note that this is an annual requirement based on the soccer year, September to August)
- Set up GOPay through GameOfficials
To register for league games and/or for the REV-It-Up tournament, please select the league or torunament under the "League/Tournament Preferences" on the "My Preferences" in GameOfficials.
Dakota REV Referee, Lauren Selby, selected as MYSA Young Female Referee of the Year
Lauren Selby
Each year a young male and female referee are chosen for the Young Referee of the Year award. This award honors those who have a strong work ethic, knowledge of the rules of the game, and are positive role models to other referees as well as players.
Lauren Selby had a passion for soccer even before she was old enough to play in her community’s recreation program. Because of her passion, she wanted to try new things and do her best. This translated into taking on refereeing and taking it seriously. Lauren’s knowledge of the game has come from her experience as a player and watching as many live, televised or online soccer games as she could. Lauren’s eagerness to work with trained referee mentors has really advanced her skills. As a high school student, she coached a girls U9 team and helped developed a new batch of soccer fanatics. Lauren was also the captain of the track team and mock trial team, a math tutor for the middle school and has volunteered for numerous organizations. Congratulations, Lauren!
Upgrades
Congratulations to the following Dakota REV refs that upgraded in 2012:
Ben Gutierrez - Grade 7
Larry Hiedeman - Grade 7
Cameron McGregor - Grade 7
Zach Johnson - Grade 7
College Essay on Youth Refereeing
The Maryland State Referee site has posted a copy of an essay written by a young referee for her college application. It's a particularly thoughtful essay because it not only recognizes and criticizes the inappropriate behavior of spectators at youth matches, but also talks about how she overcame her fears to learn to love officiating.
