Who is the person that controls a soccer game?

Answer 1

We ususally think of the referee as the individual who controls the game. He is the highest authority in a given match, and he is the chief administrator of the contest. That said, take this from someone who has played, coached and officiated hundreds of games (in each catagory). The person who controls a soccer match is the player. The referee and the coach contribute to the player's attitude to a given degree. But they can only work with the attitude the player brings to the contest. Certainly the coach has a large part to play in bringing the correct attitude out in a player. At every practice and at every game, the coach teaches the player (and largely by example) how to conduct himself on the field (and off, too). The referee has interim control. If a player is a loose cannon, he can be sent off in a moment, but the referee is working "behind" the coach, and behind that player's parents and family and supporters. The attitudes of the people in the player's circle largely determine the player's attitude. He learns from them. It is the player who will determine the measure of control he will exert over his own conduct and his own play. And the combined effect of each player's attitude will control the game. Players don't have to give up any competitive advantages to behave themselves on the pitch. Odds are you already know someone who exemplifies the best attitude for a player. He's frosty, and makes a choice not to let adversity (or a bad call) undermine his play and his conduct. He is tough and competitive, and he pounces on every opportunity to support a teammate or shut down an opponent. He's got game, and more players should be like him, should learn from him. Follow his lead. And if that player isn't you, why not? It can be if you make a choice for it to be, and then follow through to make it happen. Good luck.

Answer 2

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