First, I coach youth soccer for years, and it is true every player sees him or herself as the victim. Second, most youth soccer coaches are kids themselves, so the screaming adult thing is pretty weird. At least at the lower levels, they’re still learning. But what I always told my players and their parents was one main thing – the ref’s word is final. Deal with it.
yyyguy about 15 years ago
hey Bill how does a referee wink? he opens one eye.
cdward about 15 years ago
First, I coach youth soccer for years, and it is true every player sees him or herself as the victim. Second, most youth soccer coaches are kids themselves, so the screaming adult thing is pretty weird. At least at the lower levels, they’re still learning. But what I always told my players and their parents was one main thing – the ref’s word is final. Deal with it.
Bill Hinds creator about 15 years ago
I make fun of this stuff, but I still get myopic when it comes to watching my son’s games. They won 4-0 yesterday, in case you’re curious.
YatInExile about 15 years ago
The ref always sees the payback, never the original shot.
addaref about 15 years ago
I’ve been a referee for 10 years. I’ve officiated nearly everything from U7 to professional. This is EXACTLY what the referee sees. :)
radiodave about 15 years ago
Great strip–and as I said to my soccer-playing son, “too true!”
markkahler52 almost 2 years ago
If panel one is what was to have actually taken place, then that’s the foul, right there