Dissent

U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 7 Referee CourseAmateur Adult Training

Dissent

o Undermines authorityo Reduces game flowo Reduces enjoyment for players and

spectatorso Can escalate or spread if not dealt with

Management

o DissentoVarious formsoVarying degrees

o Practical and flexible approachoTemporary or emotional reactionsoPublic or private warningoCard or no card

Management - PPP

o Publico Volume and visibility

o PersonaloDirected toward officials

o Provocativeo Zero tolerance policy for racial or discriminatory

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Review Question

o If not dealt with by the referee, dissent can do which of the following?

o Undermine the authority of the refereeo Negatively impact game flowo Lead to game disrepute or mass confrontationo All of the above

Review Question

o What factors should the referee consider when dealing with dissent?

o Loud, personal, offensiveo Public, targeted, provocativeo Public, personal, provocativeo Offensive, inflammatory, detailed

Review Question

o Is using presence and personality a way for referees to set the tone early in the match when managing dissent?

o Yeso No

Review Question

o Which should the referee do to effectively manage dissent?

o Completely ignore the first signs of dissent until it becomes a major problem

o Be proactive and take action early in the game to put a stop to dissent before it leads to bigger problems