Samuel Zimmerman

I have been the Referee or Assistant Referee for over 100 games over the course of almost two years, and have reffed all over Chattanooga from friendly level to tournament level.

• Made decisions on fouls, offsides and other infractions to maintain integrity of game and adhere to established rules.
• Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
• Officiated at sporting events, games, or competitions to maintain standards of play and verify observed game rules.
• Exercised decisions on goals, offsides and fouls to determine accuracy and fairness of game results.
• Enforced discipline to encourage respect, fairness and equality for players.
• Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
• Signaled free kicks, corners and throw-ins to control flow of game and provide fair rules.
• Examined equipment for proper functionality and promoted safe playing conditions.
• Managed player substitutions to establish smooth and productive flow of game.
• Conferred with other sporting officials, coaches, players and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
• Provided constructive feedback to players and coaches to enhance performance and maximize potential.
• Addressed rule infractions or complaints by participants to assess any necessary penalties.
• Formulated reports to brief management regarding game activities and developments.
• Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
• Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
• Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
• Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
• Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
• Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
• Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
• Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
• Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
• Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
• Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
• Assessed players and equipment to verify conformance to event rules and safety standards.
• Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
• Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.