Instruction
The District 2 Instruction program conducts entry-level and in-service clinics, as well as physical fitness and written testing for referees.
Trained and USSF-certified Instructors provide these services. The District 2 Instruction program is always seeking qualified instructor candidates.
The District 2 Director of Instruction is:
Brad Kinne
<bkinn@pacbell.net>
408-227-7804 (voice/message/fax)
Request a Clinic
Associations, leagues and clubs may request a clinic. Contact the District 2 Director of Instruction for information on requirements, cost and complete information.
Become a USSF Referee Instructor
Cal North is proud to announce the 2007 Associate Referee Instructor Course. We are looking for experienced referees who would like to share their knowledge as instructors to teach Entry Level Referee classes to brand new referee candidates. Although not a requirement, it is recommended that Instructor candidates be:
- at least Grade 7 or higher,
- have good communication skills, and
- be technologically savvy (can use PowerPoint, has email, has access to a laptop, etc.)
The course will be held the weekend of June 22-24, 2007, in Pleasanton, CA. Please email your approved list of candidates (with their email address and phone number) to Brad Kinne at bkinn@pacbell.net. Registrations for the course will only be accepted from DDI's, although attendees are welcome to contact Brad with any questions.
Course dates:
- Friday June 22nd, 6:00PM to 10:00PM
- Saturday June 23rd, 9:00AM to 6:00PM
- Sunday June 24th, 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Location: Pleasanton Cultural Arts Center, 4487 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA
Contact for registration: Brad Kinne, bkinn@pacbell.net, (408) 227-7804
State Referee Instructors: Brad Kinne and Van Emden Henson
Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) Course and Instructor Upgrade Information
Associate Instructor
Candidates must successfully complete the 2-day, 16-hour, Associate Referee Instructor Course. Initial registration will be at the Provisional level. Following one year of satisfactory performance, the Provisional status may be removed allowing for certification at the Associate Instructor level. Individuals then become eligible for the next instructor level.
Referee Instructor
Successful completion of the 4-day, 32-hour, Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) Referee Instructor Course is required. Registration will be at the Provisional level for one year. Following satisfactory performance the Provisional status may be removed and certification will be at the Referee Instructor level. Individuals then become eligible for the next instructor level.
State Instructor
Required course work includes two 32-hour modules: Train the Trainer (TT) and Improving Instructor Effectiveness (IIE). Successful completion allows the candidate to register as State Instructor Provisional. Satisfactory performance for one year allows the removal of the Provisional status and registration as a State Instructor. Individuals then become eligible for the next instructor level.
National Status
There are two paths to achieve National status: NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR: candidates must have refereed at the highest levels of the game. National or International Panel personnel having held that status for at least 3 years are the principal candidates for National Instructor. Candidates must also have successfully completed Associate, Referee and State Instructor course work as well as 2 National Instructor modules or 1 Module and a Special Project. Appointment will only be made by the Director of Instruction, based upon candidates individual expertise as an instructor and his or her knowledge and experience of refereeing at the highest levels of the game during the time the individual was refereeing.
National Instructor Trainer
Candidates must possess skills and competencies required and valued by the Referee Development Program, but may not be required to have refereed at high levels of the game. Candidates must have successfully completed Associate, Referee and State Instructor course work as well as 4 National Instructor Modules or 3 Modules and a Special Project. Candidates may be required to provide a portfolio of original soccer instructional work. Appointment will only be made by the Director of Instruction, based upon the candidate's individual expertise as an instructor or in a specific area of skill or competency possessed by that individual. National Instructor Trainers must meet all the Law Knowledge requirements that a National Instructor is required to meet.
NATIONAL STATUS IS NOT GRANTED AUTOMATICALLY. In addition to the above, people knowing the candidate as well as the general soccer community must respect the person and value the contribution made by the individual.