Tell us a little about yourself: age, place of birth, current occupation.
—I was born in England in 1940 something and have been associated with the game of Rugby Football for close to 60 years. I have played the game, refereed the game and coached the game, to players and to Match Officials.
I am a National Referee Performance Reviewer and the Chairman of the National Referee Evaluation Committee for USA Rugby.
I am also a Vice President of the FRRA, responsible for Referee Operations & Evaluations.
The FRRA desperately needs Referee Assessors and Referee Coaches. If you feel that you are able to put something back into the game in regard to these positions, I am readily available to talk with you.
xpubman50@aol.com or 407 460 6723
What is you background as a rugby player?
—I have played the game, refereed the game and coached the game, to players and to Match Officials.
I am a National Referee Performance Reviewer and the Chairman of the National Referee Evaluation Committee for USA Rugby.
I am also a Vice President of the FRRA, responsible for Referee Operations & Evaluations.
The FRRA desperately needs Referee Assessors and Referee Coaches. If you feel that you are able to put something back into the game in regard to these positions, I am readily available to talk with you. xpubman50@aol.com or 407 460 6723
Why did you decide to become a referee?
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Did you have some kind of mentor?
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Do you remember your first game as a referee? How did it go? Any funny or special memory?
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What was the most memorable screw up?
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Which is the one game you most remember of your career?
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How well do players and coaches in Florida know the laws of the game?
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What is your opinion in general of the attitude of players towards the referees in Florida?
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As a referee, have you made more friends or foes?
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Does being able to watch a game on video help you improve your skills?
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What are the most rewardings aspects of being a referee? And the least?
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If you have had the opportunity to ref a match oversees, how was that experience?
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What would you tell a player to encourage him becoming a referee?
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Any final thoughts or comments about being a rugby referee?
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