Amenvi Koffecto
Moline
Summary
Seasoned Soccer Referee with extensive experience at USSF, adept in-game regulations and promoting sportsmanship. Excelled in applying sound judgment and diplomatic communication to enhance game integrity and player relations. Successfully mentored new referees, improving officiating standards by 30%. Skilled in quick thinking and safety monitoring, ensuring fair and secure game environments.
Skilled soccer referee provides fair and balanced officiating of amateur sporting events. Maintains safety by enforcing rules and regulations. Excellent ability to communicate and interact with players, coaches and spectators.
I started playing soccer at 4 years old until I got in the USA in 2007; I played all levels made most team of the year; I wanted to be professional player in Europe but I did not get a chance to make it to Europe. I played the quad cities adult league for 7 years and started to referee. I follow all majors european soccer weekly.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soccer Referee
USSF
02.2021 - Current
- Officiated at sporting events, games, or competitions to maintain standards of play and verify observed game rules.
- Examined equipment for proper functionality and promoted safe playing conditions.
- Addressed rule infractions or complaints by participants to assess any necessary penalties.
- Managed player substitutions to establish smooth and productive flow of game.
- Made decisions on fouls, offsides and other infractions to maintain integrity of game and adhere to established rules.
- Exercised decisions on goals, offsides and fouls to determine accuracy and fairness of game results.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
- Enforced discipline to encourage respect, fairness and equality for players.
- Provided constructive feedback to players and coaches to enhance performance and maximize potential.
- Signaled free kicks, corners and throw-ins to control flow of game and provide fair rules.
- Mentored and supported new referees to enhance knowledge of fundamentals of game and apply best practices.
- Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Assessed players and equipment to verify conformance to event rules and safety standards.
- Investigated and reported on any misconduct of players or coaches.
- Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
- Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
- Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
- Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
- Used video replay equipment to review controversial plays.
- Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
- Trained and mentored new referees and other sports officials.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
- Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
- Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
Soccer Referee
IHSAA-IGHSAU
02.2012 - Current
- Officiated at sporting events, games, or competitions to maintain standards of play and verify observed game rules.
- Addressed rule infractions or complaints by participants to assess any necessary penalties.
- Managed player substitutions to establish smooth and productive flow of game.
- Made decisions on fouls, offsides and other infractions to maintain integrity of game and adhere to established rules.
- Exercised decisions on goals, offsides and fouls to determine accuracy and fairness of game results.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
- Enforced discipline to encourage respect, fairness and equality for players.
- Provided constructive feedback to players and coaches to enhance performance and maximize potential.
- Signaled free kicks, corners and throw-ins to control flow of game and provide fair rules.
- Mentored and supported new referees to enhance knowledge of fundamentals of game and apply best practices.
- Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Assessed players and equipment to verify conformance to event rules and safety standards.
- Investigated and reported on any misconduct of players or coaches.
- Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
- Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
- Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
- Used video replay equipment to review controversial plays.
- Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
- Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
- Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
- Trained and mentored new referees and other sports officials.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
- Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
- Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
Soccer Referee
IHSA
01.2011 - Current
- Officiated at sporting events, games, or competitions to maintain standards of play and verify observed game rules.
- Examined equipment for proper functionality and promoted safe playing conditions.
- Addressed rule infractions or complaints by participants to assess any necessary penalties.
- Managed player substitutions to establish smooth and productive flow of game.
- Made decisions on fouls, offsides and other infractions to maintain integrity of game and adhere to established rules.
- Exercised decisions on goals, offsides and fouls to determine accuracy and fairness of game results.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
- Enforced discipline to encourage respect, fairness and equality for players.
- Provided constructive feedback to players and coaches to enhance performance and maximize potential.
- Signaled free kicks, corners and throw-ins to control flow of game and provide fair rules.
- Mentored and supported new referees to enhance knowledge of fundamentals of game and apply best practices.
- Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Assessed players and equipment to verify conformance to event rules and safety standards.
- Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
- Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
- Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
- Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
- Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
- Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2023
Skills
- Player penalties
- Gameplay supervision
- Timekeeping
- Game regulations
- Sound judgment
- Dispute mediation
- Game rules
- Coach relations
- Physical fitness
- Field inspection
- Equipment inspections
- First aid and CPR
- Time management
- Quick thinking
- Safety monitoring
- Collaboration
- Handling complaints
- Injury prevention
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Rules enforcement
- Team relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Game recordkeeping
- Rule enforcement
- Diplomatic communication
- Field management
Certification
- United States Soccer Federation Referee Certification - United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
- Yearly certifications, rule meetings,
Timeline
Soccer Referee
USSF
02.2021 - Current
Soccer Referee
IHSAA-IGHSAU
02.2012 - Current
Soccer Referee
IHSA
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University