Referee Evaluation Form

Dear Coaches and/or Assistant Coaches,

Thank you for taking the time to assist our referee program in producing the most educated and professional officials possible.
We appreciate both your positive feedback as well as items to improve upon. Please use the form below to help evaluate both
your center and assistant referees. Please fill out this form as clearly as possible, using very specific details. Evaluations will
remain anonymous to the referees unless otherwise requested by the coach or assignor. Please be mindful, the majority of our
officials are 14 -18 years of age and are often still learning. It takes a great amount of knowledge of the game, self-confidence,
and reliability, among other important attributes, to step up to the job of referee. These evaluations will be used to give
feedback and constructive criticism to referees to help them to learn and better themselves. Overly nasty or otherwise
derogatory comments will not be tolerated. Hard copies of this form and envelopes can be found under the concessions roof.
A digital copy is also available online www.BAYSA-soccer.org > Coach/Referee Evaluation.

This form can be handed in to the referee assignor, in one of several ways including:

1. Hard copy handed directly to the referee assignor, Amy Lemmon, in a sealed envelope.
2. Digital copy emailed directly to Referee Assignor, Amy Lemmon BaysaReferee@gmail.com
3. Hard copy placed in a sealed envelope, marked “Attention Amy Lemmon”, and placed in the drop box under the
concessions roof.
4. Digital copy at www.baysa-soccer.org > Coach/Referee Evaluation submitted directly from site by following
instructions online.

Again, thank you so much for your time. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will serve to grow and better our referee
program.

Very Sincerely,

Amy Lemmon
Certified Referee Assignor - United States Soccer Federation
BaysaReferee@gmail.com 724-947-5305

Please use the following rating system where the referee shows knowledge…
1= poor 2= limited 3= basic 4= advanced 5= expert

1. The referee demonstrated knowledge of the Laws of the Game.

1 2 3 4 5

2. The referee recognized obvious fouls and misconduct and dealt with them swiftly, fairly, and appropriately.
1 2 3 4 5

3. The referee recognized more subtle fouls, such as persistent infringement and tactical fouls, and dealt with them
swiftly, fairly, and appropriately.
1 2 3 4 5

4. The referee kept assistant referees in view while running the diagonal system of control.
1 2 3 4 5

5. The referee went wide or deep into the corners or entered the penalty area when the game demanded it.
1 2 3 4 5

6. The referee had basic fitness and ran at a constant pace, demonstrating sprinting to recover from deep positions
when required.
1 2 3 4 5
7. The referee team gave a basic pre-game briefing focusing on proper mechanics of the game.
1 2 3 4 5

8. The referee focused on fouls and displayed the personality to manage the players, coaches, and spectators when
the game demanded it.
1 2 3 4 5

9. The referee and assistant referees were in proper uniform and gave a good first impression upon arriving at the
pitch. This includes arriving in a timely manner, checking players and coaches in before game start, starting the game on time.
Proper attire includes cleats, black socks, black shorts, official referee jersey worn tucked in, 2019 badge displayed on referee jersey.
1 2 3 4 5

10. The referee dealt with violent conduct and serious foul play for game control and displayed the experience to
recognize when they occurred.
1 2 3 4 5 N/A

11. The referee acknowledged the coaches appropriately and expressed the courage and understanding to ensure
coaches behaved and were not abusive to them or their assistant referees.
1 2 3 4 5

12. The referee demonstrated personality in managing players and used preventative mechanics to avoid problems
during the match.
1 2 3 4 5

13. The referee demonstrated a strong presence with the use of the whistle, appearance, and body language.
1 2 3 4 5

14. The referee paid attention to and acknowledged the assistant referees’ signals to communicate with him/her.
1 2 3 4 5

15. The assistant referees demonstrated proper and consistent communication with the referee with use of the AR
flags.
1 2 3 4 5

16. The assistant referees maintained proper field positioning.

1 2 3 4 5

17. The assistant referees had basic fitness and ran at a constant pace, demonstrating sprinting to recover from deep
positions when required.
1 2 3 4 5

18. The assistant referees demonstrated basic knowledge of, recognized, and signaled the referee when off side
infractions occurred.
1 2 3 4 5
Please describe in detail, using specific examples, any ratings of 3 or below.

Please describe in detail any specific issues, both positive or negative that occurred during your game.

Game Date: In-house or Travel Game: Player Age Level:

Time: Head Coach Name: Travel Division:
Field: Assistant Coach Name(s): Opponent: