POSITIVE REFEREE COALITION
Our mission is to enhance the sport of soccer through the Art of Positive Refereeing, a philosophy centered in open communication and good sportsmanship recognition.
What Is the Positive Referee Coalition?
We are a community of soccer referees united around the Art of Positive Refereeing.
We practice these innovative concepts to foster healthy, safe and fun environments in sports activities of all ages and all competitive levels.
Our Values
- Clear and open communication with all involved in the sport
- Be approachable and human in every interaction
- Break the fourth wall and show those outside the lines who you are and why you do what you do
- Embrace candor and humor in your in-game interactions
- Set a positive example to the sidelines on the referee experience and invite them to join the community
- Feel empowered to make the hard decisions and calls when necessary as you’ve already gained the spectators respect
Ready to Learn More?
Get certified, grab our introductory e-book, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel or Listen in on our Podcast for the most frequent updates and information to turn your referee experience around and make a positive impact on youth soccer!
Get Your Positive Referee Certificate
Complete the Positive Referee Certification Course Now and get ready for your next match to be an entirely new Positive experience!
Earn your Certificate today and we’ll ship you out a FREE starter kit with everything you need to put your new education into action.
Watch Us on YouTube
Join the conversation as Richard and Will Bradwell discuss the origins of the Art of Positive Refereeing concept and share stories of its implementation from Richard’s years of experience as a referee in South Florida.
As the channel grows, we will feature conversations and interviews with other prominent referees, leaders and administrators about how Positive Refereeing can impact the players, the coaches, the spectators and the youth soccer ecosystem at large.
Get Your Free E-Book,
"The Positive Referee Principles"
Featuring many key elements of the Art of Positive Refereeing that you can put into practice at your next match to quiet the referee abuse, rediscover your enjoyment of officiating, and improve the sporting experience for all involved!
Check Out Our Podcast
Listen in on conversations or quick bits of content centered on the philosophy of Positive Refereeing and how it can make a difference in every soccer match you are an official for.
Meet Our Team
Richard Bradwell
Youth Soccer Referee and AYSO Administrator for over 20 years
Co-Creator of the Soccer Green Card and the Art of Positive Refereeing
Will Bradwell
Played Soccer from Age 5 starting with AYSO through High School
Driven to revolutionize the referee experience through the Positive Referee Concept
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We’re actively looking to bring one more teammates to bring this concept to the masses.
We’re working to form a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Charity to support the distribution of this education and Soccer Green Card/Good Sport Award packages and welcome Advisory/Board of Director applications.