POE and Addendum for 2019:
Here is the 2019 Playoff POE.
May 2019 addition - important information about CSOA reports.
September 2019 addition - Rules-Laws comparison
NFHS logo on soccer ball - see photo
NFHS concussion management course - NFHS offers a free online course where officials can learn more about concussion in sports - see the NFHSlearn.com web site. The course requires you to register with NFHS and takes about 30 minutes to complete.
President's Statement on CSOA/CSOA Business Meeting
Main Points of Emphasis in High School Soccer for 2019 & Lessons Learned 2018 - CSOA Commissioner
Understanding the Key Constituents of the High School Game - Bill Dittmar
Empowering Yourself to Better Manage the High School Game - Bill Dittmar
VHSL Rules Clinic for Referees and Coaches - Kelley Haney, VHSL Clinician
Here is a compilation of CSOA training information from Miles Kara, CSOA Assignor, as of January 2019. This includes the three keys to success for CSOA referees, information about our umbrella client organizations, and start times at spring venues.
The commissioner encourages CSOA members to view a video about 2018-19 NFHS Soccer Rule Changes (https://youtu.be/vrf7BlTrdg8) prior to the fall season.
Please see the attached NFHS memorandum about soccer headgear.
Article in Washington Post (June 17, 2017) - FYI
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/verbal-abuse-from-parents-coaches-is-causing-a-referee-shortage-in-youth-and-high-school-sports/2017/06/16/cf02a016-499a-11e7-a186-60c031eab644_story.html?utm_term=.6912698db34a).
POE and Addendum for 2018:
Assignor Update/Awards - Miles Kara, CSOA Assignor
President's Statement on CSOA - Dick Cote, Jr., CSOA President
Presentation: Two-Man System, Bob Heyer, David Johnson
Presentation: Man Management, Pete Stenner, CSOA Commissioner
Main POE in High School Soccer for 2018 & Lessons Learned 2017, Pete Stenner, CSOA Commissioner
Here is a summary of information related to the mix of public and private schools for fall soccer.
2017 Points of Emphasis - Addendum
Clinic Materials:
Assignor Slides - Miles Kara, CSOA Assignor
President's Report to the Association’s Membership - Dick Cote, CSOA President
Respect: Focus on VHSL Soccer 2017 - J.P. Rike
POE and Addendum for 2016:
2016 Points of Emphasis - Addendum
Clinic Materials:
Assignor Slides - Miles Kara
Newcomer Slides - Miles Kara
President's Perspective: Schools, CSOA, Referees - Where Your Board Stands - Dick Cote
Preseason Match Preparation: Focus on VHSL Soccer 2016 - Ben Hichak
- Analysis of Match Situations - Considerations
Assistant Referees: Critical Decisions & their Contribution to the High School Soccer Game - Jimmy Brooks
POE and Addendum for 2015:
2015 Points of Emphasis - Addendum
Here is a memorandum from the Commissioner with points of emphasis about the 2015 playoffs.
Clinic Materials:
Assignor Slides - Miles Kara
Newcomer Slides - Miles Kara
President's Perspective: Schools, CSOA, Referees - Where Your Board Stands - Dick Cote
Referee Communications - Interactions, Interacting with Coaches - Jack Deplitch
The Game from an Assessor's Perspective - Tim Ehrsam
2014 Points of Emphasis - Addendum
2014 Playoffs - Memorandum from the commissioner about the 2014 playoffs
Management of the Events - Kevin Newmeyer, CSOA VP for Assessments
FIFA 11+, A Complete Warm-Up - Richard Cote Jr., CSOA President
The Two-Men System - Bob Heyer & Thomas Pettigrew
Assignor Update - Miles Kara, CSOA Assignor
Refereeing Lessons Learned - Pete Stenner, CSOA Commissioner of Officials
Training Materials
Here is information that VHSL has provided about refereeing soccer matches: