To borrow a book, video or DVD from the HSRA library contact Dave Horne (phone: 445-4732; e-mail: horne.key@ns.sympatico.ca).  It is the borrower’s responsibility to pick up the item (located in Clayton Park West) and return it.

 Books

The Inner Game of Soccer, by Eric Sellin.  The author discusses the laws of the game in detail and the proper application of the laws to manage the game successfully.  The reader should be aware that the book was written in the mid 1970’s and therefore some of the details of the laws have changed.

The Soccer Referee’s Manual, by David Ager.  Each law is discussed in turn in this book which is at a level quite suitable for beginning referees but is a good review for more experienced officials.  Questions and answers throughout the book add to its usefulness.

For The Good of The Game, by Robert Evans and Edward Bellion, 2000.  Both authors write from a deep well of experience as FIFA referees, and the book contains interesting anecdotes of the authors’ personal dealings with well known world class players.  More important, though, are the themes and valuable comments that permeate throughout.  This is a must read, particularly for more experienced referees.

The Man in The Middle, by David Elleray, 2004.  This is an autobiography of an English official who was considered one of the top 4 officials in the world and worked in England and Europe extensively at the highest professional levels of soccer.  It tells a story in an interesting and clear manner about the dedication, commitment, and sacrifices that are necessary to reach the pinnacle of success.

Videos

Anything Wrong 2, by John Nielsen.  A video test for referees to sharpen skills in observation and ability to work under pressure.

Assisting The Referee, by John Nielsen.  The signals and movement of the Assistant Referee are analyzed.

You Would Do What, by John Nielsen.  Similar to Anything Wrong 2, but geared to classroom discussions.

DVD’s

"The Beautiful Century"  contains a great deal of historical information on the development of soccer around the world and provides some old video footage going back to the late 19th century.

Painting The Grey Area, by John Nielsen.  Designed for the more advanced referee.  Shows differences between shielding, impeding, charging, and between caution and send off fouls.

Referee Refresher Course (2003-04), by John Nielsen.  Shows 24 foul/no foul situations with answers.  Also shows a number of throw-in and hand ball examples with answers. 

Euro 2004, by John Nielsen.  Consists of 4 foul recognition sections: foul vs no foul; careless vs reckless; foul vs. unsporting behaviour; and sending off offences.  In addition there is a full session on dangerous play and 19 offside examples.

10 Clips Video Exam, by John Nielsen.  Ten situation scenarios from various games.  Viewers have 30 seconds between clips to assess technical and practical aspects.  Best for group discussion purposes with a knowledgeable facilitator.

Assess the Referee, by John Nielsen.  Designed for assessors, it consists of 1 full soccer game from Euro 2004, Czechoslovakia vs. Netherlands.  The DVD makes access through the menu of; all fouls only, all corner kicks, all ceremonial free kicks, all offsides, all problems with one player, all cautions, scenarios only.

Soccer Referee Video Test - Toronto 2005, by John Nielsen.  Ten situation scenarios from various games.  Also includes an interesting observation test.

2006 Nominated Nationals Video Exam, by John Nielsen.  Seventeen situation scenarios from various games.  Best for group discussion purposes with a knowledgeable facilitator. 

Fine Tuning the Thinking Referee, Vol 1, by John Nielsen.  Contains good information on the following topics; mastering the offside law, dealing with goalkeeper issues, recognizing caution and sendoff infringements, understanding the advantage clause, assessing the obvious goal scoring opportunity.

Angle of View, by Robert Evans.  Graphically shows the referee, using game videos, the best angle of view from which to see fouls and misconduct.

Instruction for Referees, by Robert Evans and Albert Kleinaitis.  Advice and examples concerning fouls and misconduct, offside, and the making of good decisions.