Coaches & Referees

Referee listing:

News:

The Stanford Soccer Club will be hosting the following coaching courses. You MUST register to attend (instructions below). You must attend all sessions of a particular course.

F 6/23/2008 in Palo Alto (6/23-6/25)

E 6/27/2008 in Palo Alto (Fri 6/27; 6/28-6/29)

E/D 8/6/2008 in Palo Alto (Weds 8/6; 8/9-8/10 & 8/16-8/17)

E/D 7/9/2008 in Palo Alto (Weds 7/9; 7/12-13 & 7/19-7/20)

To sign up, send check made out to "Stanford Soccer Club" to 3277 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306. No refund once payment is submitted.

For more information, contact Juan Mayora at jmayora@sbcglobal.net or 650-799-2439

Coaches:

The Stanford Soccer Club strives to attract coaches with a strong track record, showing the following kinds of credentials:

• an impeccable reputation and references that will be a credit to the Stanford Soccer Club

• a clear ability to guide, teach and motivate youth players and to interact effectively with parents and other adults

• substantial experience coaching competitive youth soccer teams successfully

• professional coaching licenses (the higher the better)

• prior, extensive experience playing soccer at a high level

• schedule flexibility, to accommodate school schedules and weekend games

Prospective coaches will typically be asked to provide references and professional documents in support of their claims.

The above list of credentials is only indicative of general expectations. For example, more mature teams may place more emphasis on the candidate's experience coaching, whereas younger teams may be more attracted to the candidate's ability to motivate younger children and teach fundamentals.

Club teams also seek assistant and position-specific coaches. For example, a keeper on Stanford University's men's or women's varsity team may want to work with one or more Stanford Soccer Club teams, or college graduate who played Division I soccer may wish to become an assistant coach with the hope of eventually leading a team. In addition, adults who enjoy soccer and working with children often volunteer their time to help club teams.

It is important that coaches get along well with a team's players and parents. Since the Stanford Soccer Club entrusts parents with the management of their teams, a harmonious balance and good communication must exist between all relevant entities.

To be considered for a coaching opportunity, please send an email with your qualifications to recruiting@stanfordsoccerclub.org.

Referees and Assistant Referees (Linesmen):

The club has an ongoing, often critical need for referees. Referees must be certified by United States Soccer Federation; the club can help you gain certification, whose training programs are usually held at least twice a year.

Stanford Club Referee Fee Schedule and Contacts (<-click here)

Typical game time halves: U9-U10 25 minutes, U11-U12 30 minutes, U13-U14 35 minutes, U15-U16 40 minutes, U17-U19 45minutes,.

Referees are paid with a check or cash immediately following the game. Licensed referees must in uniform and wear badge (regardless of age). Referees (center and assistants) should report at the field no later than 30 minutes before the game, dress in the standard referee uniform, and bring the appropriate equipment (license or other identification, rule book, pen, flags, etc.).

These guidelines are used in Referee assignments: (1) All games U13 and older need an Adult center referee, (2) for games U12 and younger, a Center Referee needs to be at least 2 years older than the players, (3) an Assistant Referee needs to be at least the same age (or very close) as the players, (4) a Referee must not referee a game with a relative on the team

To be considered as a referee or any other club-affiliated position, please send an email with your qualifications to recruiting@stanfordsoccerclub.org.

Team coaches and managers are encouraged to give feedback for the referees and referee coordinator using the Referee Assessment Form.

Referee Uniform Standards

The United States Soccer Federation Board of Directors approved an amendment to the uniform standards for referees on May 11, 2002. The blue jersey can be worn when the black, gold or red shirt will not provide a clear contrast to a team's jersey colors. The policy becomes effective immediately. Official Sports International has provided the attached likeness of the new uniform.

Official United States Soccer Federation Referee Uniform:

• Gold jersey with black pin stripes, black collar, black cuffs (long sleeve), or no cuff (short sleeve)
Black shorts, Black socks with three stripe white top, Black shoes.

Official Alternate United States Soccer Federation Referee Uniforms:

• Black jersey with white pin stripes, black collar, black cuffs (long sleeve) or no cuffs (short sleeve)
Black shorts, Black socks with three stripe white top, Black shoes.

• Red jersey with black pin stripes, black collar, black cuffs (long sleeve), or no cuffs (short sleeve)
Black shorts, Black socks with three stripe white top, Black shoes.

• Blue jersey with black pin stripes, black collar, black cuffs (long sleeve), or no cuffs (short sleeve)
Black shorts, Black socks with three stripe white top, Black shoes.