The message behind the training is a reminder to recognize young officials who are learning the rules and practicing their sportsmanship—often in demanding conditions—to help youth sports games run smoothly.
Youth soccer referees train through extreme summer heat in Overland Park
A 14-year-old spent an afternoon in Overland Park training as a youth soccer referee, completing a four-hour assignment in 100-plus degree heat and humidity. The experience was part of a day that the family shared after dropping off parents at MCI before traveling back to Massachusetts.
