Chatter Ep.3: Soccer Ref Crisis: 50,000 Officials Quit Since 2018 | The WORST Sport for Refs?

Описание: The shocking stats are in: 50,000 officials have quit since 2018. Why is soccer refereeing one of the toughest gigs in sports?

We’re sitting down with Derek, a regional soccer referee (USport, ACAC, AMSL) and an engineer at Element Athletics AKA Mic'd Up, to uncover the crisis, the culture, and the future of officiating.

In this must-watch episode, Derek reveals:
✅ The Culture Problem:
✅ The Crisis Point
✅ Bouncing Back From Mistakes
✅ Mentorship Secrets: The two essential tips Derek gives young officials to build instant credibility (hint: it involves the whistle).
✅ AI & the Future of Officiating

📢 We need more officials! Mentorship is the key to getting young refs past the quitting point. Share this with any coaches, parents, or young referees you know!

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Mic’d Up helps referees, mentors, and sport organizations understand what’s actually being said during games, and use those insights to improve performance, support development, and provide protection when it matters most. By capturing real in-game communication and highlighting key moments like conflict, clarification, and decision-making under pressure, Mic’d Up replaces guesswork with context. Referees receive clearer feedback, mentors can coach with confidence, and organizations gain a shared source of truth that supports learning, accountability, and trust across the game.

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