Mentor

• Focused on supporting the development of new and less experienced referees
• Provides match observations and insights to referees

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Online Referee Mentor training
• Online Laws of the Game update

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

All licensed match officials with U.S. Soccer – in both referee and referee coach pathways – are required to:

• Complete the Intro to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments online module
• Maintain a valid background screening (18 years and older)
• Maintain valid SafeSport training (18 years and older)

Mentor+

• Focused on supporting the development of new and more experienced referees
• Supports referee education sessions organized by State Referee Programs, competitions, and/or U.S. Soccer
• Collaborates with State Referee Programs, and/or U.S. Soccer in training new or experienced Referee Mentors/Mentors+

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Online Referee Mentor+ training
• Online Laws of the Game update

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

All licensed match officials with U.S. Soccer – in both referee and referee coach pathways – are required to:

• Complete the Intro to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments online module
• Maintain a valid background screening (18 years and older)
• Maintain valid SafeSport training (18 years and older)

Referee Coach

• Focused on developing referees who are motivated to reach the next level
• Conducts match evaluations for Regional Referee licenses (maintenance or upgrades)
• Leads referee education sessions organized by State Referee Programs, competitions, and/or U.S. Soccer
• Collaborates with State Referee Programs, and/or U.S. Soccer in training new or experienced Referee Mentors/Mentors+

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Online Referee Coach training
• Online Laws of the Game update
• In-person Referee Coach course – four (4) days
• In-course assessments requiring a passing grade

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

All licensed match officials with U.S. Soccer – in both referee and referee coach pathways – are required to:

• Complete the Intro to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments online module
• Maintain a valid background screening (18 years and older)
• Maintain valid SafeSport training (18 years and older)

National Referee Coach

• Coaches match officials in youth, adult, and professional competitions
• Conducts match evaluations for Regional & National Match Official licenses (maintenance or upgrades)
• Contributes to the development of match officials transitioning from Regional Referee into National Referees and Assistant Referees
• Leads referee education sessions organized by State Referee Programs, competitions, and/or U.S. Soccer
• Collaborates with State Referee Programs, and/or U.S. Soccer in training new or experienced Referee Mentors/Mentors+ and Referee Coaches

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Online National Referee Coach training
• Online Laws of the Game update
• Seven (7) evaluations of match official performance including post-game reflection
• U.S. Soccer National Referee Coach Camp – four (4) days

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

All licensed match officials with U.S. Soccer – in both referee and referee coach pathways – are required to:

• Complete the Intro to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments online module
• Maintain a valid background screening (18 years and older)
• Maintain valid SafeSport training (18 years and older)