Ref Rant: Parents Ruin the Game for Refs, Players and Coaches Alike

An experienced referee who usually works ECNL, MLSNext and men's leagues vents about a U16 rec game where he was mentoring a new 14-year-old assistant referee. A foul call by the young AR late in the game apparently set off parent trouble. The post reflects how sideline behavior makes it hard to keep and develop young officials.