HOUSTON SOUTHWEST SOCCER OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
The Houston TASO Chapter of High School Soccer Officials
New HSSOA Board Members for 2020-2021
Dan Butler - VP of Scheduling
Jude Nwambuonwo – Central Area Rep
Christina Hutchinson - Treasurer
Gene Mitchell - Secretary
Richard Patience – North Area Rep
Alton Payne – South Area Rep
Returning Board Members
Mark Knobloch – Registrar
Guillermo Ocampo – VP of Training & Development
Britton Coffman - President
Upcoming Meetings & Events
LATEST HSSOA & TASO NEWS
2020 By-Law Results Posted in Member Portal
September 1, 2020 - HSSOA News
TASO Update - CARES Act Update for April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020 - TASO News
TASO Update - CARES Act may help with missed game fees
April 3, 2020 - TASO News
Tools to Become a Better Referee
Behind the Whistle: U.S. Soccer Referee Nick Balcer at the DA Summer Showcase & Playoffs
Go behind the scenes with U.S. Soccer referee Nick Balcer during his time at the Development Academy Summer Showcase and Playoffs.
NFHS Rules Myth vs Fact
Myth: An opponent is not required to give ten yards and cannot be cautioned (yellow card) for standing less than ten yards away on a free kick unless the kicking team has requested ten yards from the referee.
Fact: Opposing players are REQUIRED to give ten yards even if not requested by the kicking team. An opposing player that stands in front of the ball for the purpose of delaying the kick or forcing the kicking team to request ten yards should be issued a yellow card.
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US Soccer Referee Program
A great way to understand the Laws of the Game and become a high school referee is to first become a US Soccer certified referee. Their certification program will allow you to build a solid foundation for officiating the sport. Learn more at www.ussoccer.com/referees.
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