Michigan's amazing mentors meet referees where they're at to enhance knowledge and understanding of the LOTG. Jim DeBrabander, Simon Blackwell, and Ron Grobbel taught one of our Referee Continuing Education Sessions hosted in Kalamazoo.

Photo of the Week 📸 is back, and we want to feature YOU 🫵 and YOUR favorite pictures of refereeing from this season. Crew picture? Action shot? Funny moment? Send us your favorites by clicking on the link in our bio or clicking here 👉 buff.ly/3yGpM3i

BRRRRRR! 🥶 ❄️ the Photo of the Week 📸 is back with a chilly submission from Ben Korreck! His crew officiated an MSYSA U19 Boys State Cup match in the snow! Submit your favorite pictures from refereeing by clicking on the link in our bio.

Look at these future referees 😎 featured in our second Photo of the Week 📸 Mid-Michigan's DDRD, Brad Barlog, submitted this week's picture of 16 brand new referees at a new referee field session. Submit your favorite pictures from refereeing by clicking on the link in our bio.

Congratulations to the #Michiganreferees on the National Futsal Premier League National Final this past weekend where Grand Rapids Olé took on Colorado Futsal Academy. NFPL REF1: Brett Willner REF2: Steve Seward 3RD Official: Garret Reese Time Keeper: Mike Corwin

Did you know that you can request a US Soccer Certified Referee Mentor to observe your next match and provide feedback? Our #MichiganMentors are here to help you develop the skills you need to succeed as a referee. To Request a mentor, click on the link in our bio.

Match Assignment Alert! #MichiganReferees Jacob, Christian, Audra, and Ryan will be working hard this weekend during their MLS NEXT PRO assignments. Keep up the great work.

Proud to announce our 2024 Michigan Presidents Cup Delegation 👏👏👏 Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

A BIG thanks to the #MichiganReferee delegation that attended the 2024 USYS Midwest Regional Championships. Good luck to our 5 referees selected to attend the National Championship Series! Avi Weingarten, Colton Odem, Evan Barnett, Ashley Vredenburg, and Kaitlin Girbach.

Become A Referee: 2025 Registration for NEW Referees is now open! 🔗 Visit: buff.ly/3E08ilS to view the registration process. 🔗 Visit: buff.ly/3v5Du1p to view the available courses.

🚨 ALL @uslwleague games in the State of Michigan were officiated by ALL FEMALE CREWS during the 2024 season! 🚨 We remain committed to advancing women in the sport of soccer which begins with female referee representation at the highest levels of soccer in our state.

🚨📢 Calling all #MichiganReferees It's that time... to re-certify! The process to re-certify has never been easier. Follow the instructions below and complete the entirely ONLINE experience through US Soccer's Learning Center. buff.ly/3ZoBZWE

Do you know or work games with an exceptional young referee who deserves to be recognized for their hard work? The Michigan Referee Program one male and female referee for their commitment on and off the field each year. Nominations are due September 26th!

👏🙌 Congratulations to Michigan's 2024 Young Female & Male Referee of the Year and Carlos Folino Scholarship winners, Mckenzie Perez and Daniel Shen. 👏🙌 #WeAreMichiganReferees @msysa

Our #MichiganReferees worked hard at State Cup this past weekend while supporting #BreastCancerAwarnesssMonth by proudly wearing our pink jerseys. A huge THANK YOU to all of the referees that made MSYSA State Office Girls State Cup weekend a success.

We are saddened to share that Troy Cohrs (SRA - MN) suffered a devastating stroke, which paralyzed the left side of his body. Tony is 55 years young and a beloved member of the Minnesota referee family. Consider making a donation here: buff.ly/40pQ0pv

Josh Abts, Yuya Kiuchi, Nichole Kramer-Kiuchi, and Carlos Folino represented Michigan at the National Referee Coach Camp in Orlando from October 8th to 10th. The camp offers training for referee coaches. It was Josh's first camp, while Yuya served as a lead coach!

📢 Shout out to Bret Wilner & Aiden Gort for officiating at the US Youth Futsal Great Lakes Regional last weekend in Akron, OH. Great job representing Michigan!

National Referee Coaches, Nicki, Josh, Yuya and Referee Coach, Ron, led our Advanced Referee Class held in Plymouth last weekend. Referees had an opportunity to develop their referee toolkits!

🇺🇸 🇬🇧 #MichiganReferee Dan, had a unique opportunity to officiate with a referee from across the pond! Dan officiated with a Level 3 Referee from England at the IMG Championships for MLS NEXT and National Academies. Thanks for sharing!