About the Referee Program

CYSA is committed to providing good officials. We provide 1 referee for U5-U8 games and 3 referees for games U9 and above—1 "head" referee (R) and 2 assistant referees (AR). CYSA maintains the principles of FIFA Laws and modifies them for youth levels. See our modified laws. The referees have been trained and tested by the NTSSA in conjunction with the USSF and FIFA and have made a considerable investment of time and resources in order to be able to officiate for the CYSA. For most of them this is their first job! If you want to be a referee please there are two classes you must take- one online class and one in-person clinic. Read more about "How to Become a Referee" at the NTSSA website.

The referee program is represented on the Board by the VP of Game Officials. For the current VP of Game Officials, visit our About page or see below. The VP will recruit, evaluate, promote and discipline referees that officiate CYSA sanctioned games. See below for news of upcoming clinics and meetings.

VP and Assigner Contacts

Matthew Boyle, Vice President of Game Officials
vpofficials@coppellyouthsoccer.com

Jim Henderson, Assignor, 214-505-8870
refassignor@coppellyouthsoccer.com

Referee Requirements

Referee clinics are hosted in Coppell every spring and fall.

Recertifications are generally held annually at the end of the CYSA Fall season. Bookmark this page for announcements of future clinics.

Mandatory pre-season Referee meetings are held at the beginning of the fall and spring season. Bookmark this page for announcements of future meetings or email the VP and/or Assignor listed above for information before the beginning of each season.
Attendance at the meetings are mandatory to receive your full bonus of 20% for the season. This also provides a way for your assignor to know your availability for officiating. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, contact your assignor.