The Advanced Referee Development Program is a program for Grade 8 youth referees who want to pursue officiating
at a higher level.
The program identifies referees who have the potential to perform at a high level and who want to...
* Broaden their refereeing experience by getting out of their “backyard” to other places;
* Receive intensive advanced instruction
* Work with other highly motivated referees; and
* Referee at the highest possible standard.
What does an ARDP referee do?
At state-sponsored events such as Chevy Cup, Atlanta Cup, Kohl's Cup, and Tide
Cup, ARDP referees work together and with higher-level referees under
the observation of USSF instructors and assessors.
ARDP referees are invited to referee in state-sponsored events such as
state recreation cup finals, state youth cup, ODP competitions, and other
competitive events.
ARDP referees are invited to attend Referee Academies where they
Several Alpharetta referees received invitations to join the ARDP this season. They are listed below, in alphabetical order.
| Anthony Remensnyder |
| Brennan Thomas |
| Cameron Zahedi |
| Eric Orenstein |
| Kiyoshi Woolheater |
| Nicole Finley |
| Sirang Woolheater |
This program is the first step into becoming a higher level official such as Alex Alverson, Al Tanju, and myself. Please be sure to congratulate these referees the next time you see them.
There are more referees here at Alpharetta I plan to recommend for the program. If you are interested in this program, please let me know. The next Assessor of the Day program will be in spring.
It is an honor to assign the group of referees I have, and watching you develop as officials is one of the best rewards I get.Way to go!
Regards,