We conference called Corey Rockwell, a high school friend of Coach Wilson and a highly respected FIFA sanctioned referee. Corey went over the answers to our homework, a two page referee examination before discussing some fascinating details regarding the world of officiating. Who knew you could be banned from referring a Manchester United game if your son was photographed wearing a Man U tee? This did not actually happen to Corey but it did to one of his peers.
Corey went on to explain that it's easy to brush off the frequent negative banter towards the officials during the game but what tends to resonate is the polite criticism or calm display of disappointment from a player who has built a reputation of being a "class act" over numerous games.
We also briefly touched on Corey's recent moment in the spot light via ESPN's Not Top 10. To his credit the officials are not supposed to be part of the play in any wayl and he truly shows his respect for this rule here:
I think I can speak for the team by saying the conversation brought valuable insight into the world of officiating that I wont soon forget.
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