Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach

@ref.coach on Bluesky .

US Soccer Referee Coach; NRDP State Director of Referee Development; President, MISRA. Send me your match situation videos & questions!

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

I am so sad for Jim's family and friends. He loved you. I know this because he said so.

I will miss you, Jim. We all will.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

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Jim McVay was my friend and colleague for over twenty years. He was a man of integrity and character, and he was a pain in the ass in just the right way. Jim and I comforted each other through family drama; he guided me through a slippery legal issue

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

And he did it for free; as State Referee Administrator Jim earned a salary of $0.00 for tens of hours of work each week. Few people truly understand how indebted we are to Jim.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

So they can see what referees see?

Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
https://t.co/OhOhjXp2Ei

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

Not bad for a guy who never played the game.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

Saturday, my dad, Wayne Wilson, was inducted into the NE State Soccer Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement as a Referee. His work led to the Nebraska Referee Development Program we know today. I had the honor of delivering his acceptance speech on his behalf. I am proud of him.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

Wayne contributed to Nebraska soccer as a referee, instructor, assessor, assignor, State Referee Administrator, coach, and fan. He participated in thousands of matches and directly impacted tens of thousands of referees, players, and coaches.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

Find me on Bluesky: @ref.coach https://t.co/vQcPg8VUSV

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

Good morning, @nsaahome. I have a proposal for the Spring 2025 season...

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

@pointy007 @JaredTubaugh @nickrubekOWH @nebraska_talk * The Referee was calm and confident. He handled himself well.

* Kudos to the defender who corralled his teammate and led him away. Great leadership.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

@pointy007 @JaredTubaugh @nickrubekOWH @nebraska_talk * Should the AR speak up if they disagree? No. Should the AR speak up if they have information they believe the Referee is missing? Yes. That's a critical distinction.

* The Referee's angle and distance were practically perfect for seeing this incident.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

@doug_effle What time and where?

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

It just dawned on me that I am the age my father was when he and I first became licensed referees together. That was 30 years ago.

[Nebraska Youth Soccer League @NYSL_soccer]

Do you know the steps refs have to take in order to graduate from the Training League? Learn more @ https://t.co/3sXfIrYzVZ

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

@OffsideModeling I wish you and your daughter the best! If you ever have reffing or Laws questions, I'm happy to help.

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

@OffsideModeling I have been doing this for so long that it's easy for me to forget all the challenges inexperienced referees face on every match -- the very same challenges I went through to get to where I am today. Your thread was a humbling reminder. Thank you!

[Mr. Wilson, Referee Coach @MrWRefCoach]

@OffsideModeling It is wonderful to hear that you've started reffing with your daughter! My father and I started our reffing journeys together 3 decades ago. I have so many wonderful memories from matches we worked together, trips we took, etc.