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April Youth Referee Mentoring Session

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SPA + Positioning

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Whistles Up Referee Development

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Young Ref Takeaways

• If an attack looks dangerous and a defender kills it unfairly — think SPA.

• If play keeps surprising you, your positioning is probably late.

• Arrive wider, arrive earlier, and keep shoulders open to the field.

• Great referees are rarely standing still.