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Youth Soccer Podcast

Ep 6: Referees & Parent/Coach Sideline Behavior

01 Dec 2025

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In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of referees and parent/coach sideline behavior in the youth game.Much of the conversation centers around the importance of communication between referees, coaches, players, and parents to improve the overall experience for everyone involved.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Youth Soccer Podcast00:23 Current State of Referees and Parent Behavior03:04 Communication: The Key to Improvement08:55 Setting the Tone: Coaches and Players19:31 Responsibility and Development in Youth Soccer22:03 The Role of Parents in Youth Soccer25:59 Addressing Referee Decisions and Player Safety28:28 Understanding Different Perspectives28:40 The Importance of Player Safety30:29 Refereeing and Game Flow32:32 Frustrations with Refereeing34:59 Navigating Parental Involvement37:41 Evaluating Opportunities in Europe38:54 Realities of Youth Soccer Pathways40:24 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

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