{"id":1664,"date":"2023-07-24T18:59:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T18:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/?page_id=1664"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:23:59","slug":"referees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/referees\/","title":{"rendered":"Referees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>The Mission and Vision of the Tennessee Soccer Referee Program is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"632\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png 3806w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=768,474 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=1024,632 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=1536,948 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=2048,1265 2048w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=146,90 146w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=1440,889 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2025\/02\/AGM-Awards-Dinner-2-2.png?resize=720,445 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions, please contact any of our State Referee Committee staff listing below for the appropriate contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-2\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideleft\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"state-referee-committee\"><strong>STATE REFEREE COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA): <a href=\"mailto:syra@tnsoccer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark Herrington<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Director of Assessment (SDA): <a href=\"mailto:scwill50@aol.com\">Susan Williamson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Director of Instruction (SDI): <a href=\"mailto:midtndra@gmail.com\">Matt Drew<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Director of Referee Assigning (SDRA): <a href=\"mailto:matt.hayes86@yahoo.com\">Matt Hayes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Director of Women\u2019s Officiating (SDWO): <a href=\"mailto:sdwo@tnsoccer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhiannon Harrison Daugs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Director of Communication (SDC): <a href=\"mailto:ginafoster@outlook.com\">Gina Foster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Western District Referee Administrator (WDRA): <a href=\"mailto:wescaouette@att.net\">Wes Caouette<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-Western District Referee Administrator (MWDRA): <a href=\"mailto:donovanceubank@hotmail.com\">Donovan Eubank<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central District Referee Administrator (CDRA): <a href=\"mailto:centralregiondra@outlook.com\">Don Barnett<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle District Referee Administrator (MDRA): <a href=\"mailto:glengarrett24@gmail.com\">Glen Garrett<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South East District Referee Administrator (SEDRA): <a href=\"mailto:moran.ant4@gmail.com\">Tony Moran<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern District Referee Administrator (EDRA): <a href=\"mailto:jodell32@hotmail.com\">Jason Odell<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North East District Referee Administrator (NEDRA): <a href=\"mailto:steve.cullen.08@gmail.com\">Steve Cullen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-2\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-referees\"><strong>NEW REFEREES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking about becoming a referee? We have many helpful resources that can help you during this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/new-referees\/\">Why Should I Become A Referee?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/steps-to-becoming-a-referee\/\">Steps to Becoming A Referee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/w8i293z5vd5ela49k7yda57ascxsj1e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Game Day Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/hu1vtkvmxc9j4mghvspavdwhzyaye4qr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Referee Game Log<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tn.omgtsys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"us-soccer-advice-to-new-referees\"><strong>US SOCCER ADVICE TO NEW REFEREES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2W7U0KgCi6I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Started<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tnWlQ01jBLw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Game Conference<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=waz4ii4IP6c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Making A Good Impression<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kvjT91pGj-o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assistant Referee Mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1r4kCGgMbR8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assistant Referee Positioning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EyOHoJFiBxg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Referee Signals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H60XkdL7aGg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Referee Positioning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=80hhamntSSo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advantage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OCahxV-ZKmU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is A Foul?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-referees\"><strong>CURRENT REFEREES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you currently a Tennessee State Referee who has questions or needs access to important documents? Please view our portal for current referees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tn.omgtsys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/recertification-faqs\/\">Recertification FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/referee-upgrading\/\">Upgrading<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/lp8qhzlhgs3pnr1m8mrnsfw60r5f3da9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assignor List<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/assessment-procedures-for-referees-and-assessors\/\">Assessments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/referee-outreach\/\">Referee Outreach and Additional Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tn.affinitysoccer.com\/sanctionedtour\/publiclist.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sanctioned Tournaments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.us.capellisport.com%2Freftnnes%2Fopt060%2FREFTENRAI&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctarhagba%40tnsoccer.org%7C001c6ce4b04c45e974df08dcdf00d9c8%7C3c3e8385d25b4635a0d7b2840c98799c%7C0%7C0%7C638630441988031387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7V7Cxu8qAK5G7HuxGg7WA1aNZqIjw7zcjusJv34NbFA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uniforms and Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"referee-abuse-policy-reporting\"><strong>REFEREE ABUSE POLICY\/REPORTING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/rap\/\">US Soccer Referee Abuse Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/app\/231386088173158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Referee Reporting System<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ussoccer.app.box.com\/s\/ruqcsf0671k1bcf6dzwf\/file\/687944188820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cautionable and Sending Off Offenses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/4x7t3wz3pzej290zbnxmd3m2pp3scav8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report Writing Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"819\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=768,614 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=1024,819 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=1536,1229 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=2048,1638 2048w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=113,90 113w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=1440,1152 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/07\/10A3212.jpg?resize=720,576 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3552\" style=\"width:584px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg 4569w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=2048,2048 2048w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=75,75 75w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=90,90 90w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=80,80 80w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=512,512 512w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=195,195 195w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=390,390 390w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=97,97 97w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=1440,1440 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=720,720 720w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/tnsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2024\/12\/10A0321.jpg?resize=600,600 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-2\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"referee-resources\"><strong>REFEREE RESOURCES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ussoccer.com\/referee-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Soccer Referee Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recognizetorecover.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recognize To Recover<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.box.com\/s\/hu1vtkvmxc9j4mghvspavdwhzyaye4qr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Game Log Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"referee-documents\"><strong>REFEREE DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/static.ussdcc.com\/users\/50\/669708\/ifab-lotg-changes-video.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IFAB Laws of the Game Changes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fussoccer.app.box.com%2Fs%2F3r4v7es5qs87jfvzqgso8bwshbvkucx5&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthighsmith%40tnsoccer.org%7C9e7609c9d53e4350a7b108dcb7d6a612%7C3c3e8385d25b4635a0d7b2840c98799c%7C0%7C0%7C638587379758897086%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CDgGIc0fi4BiFpAzZCak%2B%2FQnugwxCIuZTjyVXsgm9rU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USSF Pocket Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearning.ussoccer.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthighsmith%40tnsoccer.org%7C9e7609c9d53e4350a7b108dcb7d6a612%7C3c3e8385d25b4635a0d7b2840c98799c%7C0%7C0%7C638587379758903756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=31f%2BTCE6Si%2B6zqLwuvnGlDsBGx0RBfa%2ByOgFiSKanIE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Soccer Learning Center Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ussoccer.com%2Freferee-program&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthighsmith%40tnsoccer.org%7C9e7609c9d53e4350a7b108dcb7d6a612%7C3c3e8385d25b4635a0d7b2840c98799c%7C0%7C0%7C638587379758909452%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6xA4UJ266trUZtDZVft16RdICBdpO55wGD7zGLSXsec%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Soccer Referee Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fussoccer.app.box.com%2Fs%2Fjn49hmegje4lyj6oligpo61z8a3515gt%2Ffolder%2F461757963&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthighsmith%40tnsoccer.org%7C9e7609c9d53e4350a7b108dcb7d6a612%7C3c3e8385d25b4635a0d7b2840c98799c%7C0%7C0%7C638587379758916040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8giQGYIHN4h%2BzC3CoVaJdxTp2lFt9Xfwgf0b37w72UM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Soccer Instructor Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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