Lydia, Gabino, and our other AR ref (forgot his name..so sorry) reffed our game today, 4-24-2021. They all did awesome!! The game was called both ways evenly! The refs were so helpful as far as educating me on a call during half time. They let the kids play their best game without worrying about being called for every little thing they do!! LOVED them all so much!! How can I get them for every game we have?

–Lezette Rusch

4/17/21, Our referee today was awesome. Rylan was friendly and did a great job. He stayed on top of the play at all times. Was very sure of his calls and even helped instruct players when they needed it. Keep up the great work, Rylan!

-Mark O

CMS coach here, fall of 2020. The best pair of refs I’ve ever had. This was a middle school co-ed match.

-Coach Sorensen

Mark from IREF was mentoring 2 refs on this game. The real compliment… is that MCKINLEY WEIR had a tough offsides call that she got right. She didn’t call it until their player was in the play, watched it and caught it and it was when Mark wasn’t on her side helping. Great job on a tough call.

-CMS Coach

I loved having Jackson Ball referee. When he’d do my child’s games. Now, as a coach, it’s still just as joyful to see his face check in my players when we have him. His confidence, experience and innate leadership easing in new trainees is refreshing. He’s quick to make an educated call and explain it to players if he senses even the slightest question, which ultimately improves player knowledge. We’ve had fantastic games as Jackson introduces himself prior to start, talks to the sidelines at half, and calls a sound match. It’s been fun to watch him grow over the years with his quality and consistency only getting better. We’re lucky to have him in our rec league even though he could be doing the competition circuit. Thanks, Jackson!

-CMS Parent

I was told about IREF. I decided to pop in a clinic to see what it was like. I learned a ton from Mark Probert. A ref who, when I was playing back when I was around 10-12, was the coolest ref ever and that’s when I wanted to be a ref. At the clinic I learned a lot about reffing, handling parents, players, and coaches and how to be composed and be a representative of the sport. No clinic can tell you what to expect during a heated game, but IREF teaches you how to deal with the problems professionally. Now in my 3rd year of state reffing, I always look back at my IREF training and what I’ve learned. From U8 Comp games to U19 State championship games, the way I handle games is all thanks to IREF and Mark.

-Declan C.

Ref #2060, Great job—very professional.

-Melanie