You Can Build A Referee Program That Kids Want To Join with Carlos Ledesma

About this episode

David Gerson discusses building a successful referee program with guest Carlos Ledesma.

Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to lose a new referee is to certify them online and then throw them into the deep end on a busy weekend. We start with a few big updates from my world, including our first Dr. Tom Gerson Pops Memorial Scholarships for referees and why telling those stories every year matters to me and my family. Then I’m joined by Carlos Ledesma, a Northern California assigner, director of referees, and certified mentor who has quietly built what a lot of leagues are missing:...

People in this episode

Host: David Gerson

Guest: Carlos Ledesma

Topics covered

• referee development
• youth sports
• mentorship
• soccer officiating
• community engagement

Keywords

• referee program
• youth referees
• soccer
• mentorship
• certification

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