Colorado Referee Developmental Camp
Referees received individual coaching and mentoring during West Region ODP games each morning of camp.
Purpose: Developing the next generation of Colorado referees
Goals: To develop more referees and keep referees engaged in the program; provide opportunities for development of referee mentors and coaches in alliance with the new US Soccer referee coach development pathways; support the ODP program through officiating.
Program is held in conjunction with the USYS West Region ODP camp
Structure: During the sessions, Referee mentors and coaches will observe and work with the referees. The afternoon consist of a 1.5 hour classroom session on various topics including a recap/analysis of morning games. At the end of the cycle, each referee would receive written feedback on their progress and assisted in setting goals and a development plan going forward.
Esse Baharmast, CSA Director of Referees, leads a classroom session during the 2021 Colorado Referee Development Camp
Typical Daily Schedule:
- 8 am – arrive at field for game assignments
- 8:30 am – 1 pm: games
- 1 pm – 2:30 pm: lunch on your own
- 2:30 pm – 4 pm: classroom session
Number of participants per cycle: Referees – 15 - 18 daily
Instructors/mentors – 3 to 5