| Fitness Training |
| MLS Referee & AR Fitness Training Program (2010) (2010-01-07) This 5-week fitness training program is designed to help prepare referees for fitness tests, as well as for games throughout the season through an intensive 5 day-a-week fitness program. Download: |
| MLS Referee & AR Fitness Training Program Part 2 (2010) (2010-02-12) This 8-week fitness training program is designed to help prepare referees for fitness tests, as well as for games throughout the season through an intensive 5 day-a-week fitness program. Part 2 of this program is designed for individuals who have completed the initial 5-week training regiment and/or are already in good physical condition prior to starting this program. Download: |
| MLS Referee & AR Fitness Training Program Part 3 (2010) (2010-04-09) This 8-week fitness training program is designed to help prepare referees for fitness tests, as well as for games throughout the season through an intensive 5 day-a-week fitness program. Part 3 of this program is designed to build upon the existing fitness level of referees and ARs, working the body for both game preparation as well as the mid-season fitness test. Download: |
| MLS Referee & AR Fitness Training Program Part 4 (2010) (2010-06-04) This 5-week fitness training program is designed to help prepare referees for the midseason fitness test and grind of a summer of games. This portion of the series assume an adequate base of fitness either from prior phases of this sequence, or a separate fitness program. Download: |
| MLS Referee & AR Fitness Training Video Reference (2010) (2010-07-09) A full reference guide to video clips created by Bill Jordan of Slippery Rock University demonstrating a wide range of dynamic stretch, static stretch, sprint, and general conditioning exercises. Videos hosted by YouTube. Download: |
| General Strength Training Plan for Soccer Referees (2010-08-13) It is well documented that strength training can provide a major boost in athletic performance. But there are many questions as to how and why to do certain activities. The ability to lay down a sound foundation of strength will pay off with huge dividends in the later stages of training. The first part of these Training Plan provides the exercise regimen, later additions will include instruction on performing each individual routine. Download: |
| Acceleration Performance Exercises (2010-08-13) Training drills for improving acceleration performance. Download: |