The Training Room

As the premier provider of Virginia’s soccer officials, CVSRA is committed to the ongoing development of our members. Our training opportunities are free of charge to all of our members. This is a service that we provide not only to strengthen our referees but to better serve our customers – the clubs, leagues, tournaments and schools in our area. A few of our comprehensive development programs are:

• Shadowing - Our newest members gain experience and confidence with side-by-side support in games as they transition classroom knowledge to the field.

• Mentoring - Recurring assessment and feedback from highly experienced officials who go watch games helping our referees create good and head off bad habits.

• Advanced Referee Clinic - For our referees whose passion and skills put their sights on moving on to the Regional and National Referee Programs, CVSRA offers specialized training.

• Evaluations - Our trial in the scholastic program of the CVSRA evaluation system has received praise from coaches and officials across Virginia. The well-rounded, practical feedback is used to shape our training topics for our officials.

• Clinics- Before our spring, fall, and scholastic seasons CVSRA assures officials are briefed on law and rule changes, areas of emphasis, and general topics to help officials perform at the highest levels.