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Refs do get assessed. Many HS refs are club (USSF) refs. Coaches should not assess refs (at least not solely) becasue they are usually not trained to do so and look for different things then a trained assessor. Example: the winning coach of a club match complimented me (imagine that!) after a game. Said he appreciated me giving some signals (ie pointing at my hand or making a tripping motion) I was assessed and got good score but was severely dinged for doing that. Assessor said I should never justify a call and doing so in a high level match undermines the refs authority. HS previously had signals but they were eliminated this yr so you should only tell the coach "foul" when he asks what the call was.



Really??? NFHS Soccer Hand Signals