Fitness and Training
FIFA Interval Test
Click the image to the left to download the full manual from FIFA for the interval fitness test. The link below will take you to the US Soccer box to download the audio beep file for the test.
If you are wanting to run the test required for Regional Officials, a male referee is required to the the FIFA Women's Referee Test Cat 1, and a female official is required to pass the FIFA Womens's Referee Test Cat 3.
FIFA Fitness Tests (ver 2020) - EN FR SP DE.pdfREFSIX_Fitness_Sessions_Week_1.pdf3-5 WEEK PHYSICAL TRAINING COURSE
FOR REFEREES (Part 1)
FOR REFEREES (Part 1)
The course uses multiple styles of training: Road Running, Home H.I.I.T. Sessions, Exercise Bike, Treadmill, and Pitch Sessions.
REFSIX_Fitness_Sessions_Week_2.pdf3-5 WEEK PHYSICAL TRAINING COURSE
FOR REFEREES (Part 2)
FOR REFEREES (Part 2)
The course uses multiple styles of training: Road Running, Home H.I.I.T. Sessions, Exercise Bike, Treadmill, and Pitch Sessions.
9 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR SPRINT SPEED
An article from RunnersWorld.com that offers 9 technical suggestions to increase your sprint speed.
How to increase your spring speed.pdfDIGITAL REFEREE TRAINING SESSION
Topic: Perspective and Mental Focus
Topic: Perspective and Mental Focus
Instructor Christine Suter offers insight into the mental side of being a referee. How to prepare for a match, stay focused during a match, offer yourself the opportunity to make a mistake and not fail yourself, and much more.
DIGITAL REFEREE TRAINING SESSION
Topic: Creating Meaningful Relationships
Topic: Creating Meaningful Relationships
Instructor Christine Suter offers insight into how we build relationships. What is our personal focus in communication and relationships? How do we connect with others? What are your personal strengths and where could you improve your skills.