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Building A better
officiating ecosystem together

We believe a healthy work environment for the referees elevates the game experience for all.

We are a fully-integrated referee management organization committed to enhancing youth soccer in Minnesota through the creation of a strong and more sustainable officiating ecosystem.

We provide comprehensive referee development and management services to like-minded clubs, referees, assignors and youth sports organizations to ensure that players and referees are provided with the ideal playing and working environment on game day.

THIS WORK TAKES INTENTION, DEDICATION, AND AUTHORITY. ARE YOU READY?

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OUR STORY

GET TO KNOW TRA

The Referee Advocates (TRA) is breaking new ground to elevate game day. Our innovative programs and strong community partnerships have us well on our way.

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WHAT WE'LL DO FOR YOU

There’s untapped potential in your community, and we’re determined to unlock it. Over the past 10 years, we’ve crafted local referee programs that represent each organization's unique needs - and more importantly - its people. Our work together will elevate game day for everyone.

OUR PROMISE

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HOW WE WORK
INTEGRATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

We envision a future where game days have been transformed into the ideal playing and working environment for players and referees alike. Where the referee shortage is a thing of the past, and our community is fully-engaged in supporting our referees to thrive in their important role.

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WHAT WE DO

At The Referee Advocates, we understand that every sports community is unique and there’s no one-size-fits-all way to go about referee management. We work hard to uncover the root causes of your referee gaps and implement systems that are guaranteed to grow a sustainable, connected referee community.

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ORGANIZATIONS
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Build a local, committed referee community.

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ASSIGNORS
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Ensure your games are covered by competent, committed referees.

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REFEREES
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Work in a community that supports and values you.

OUR CLIENTS
OUR COLLABORATORS
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“The experience TRA provided for my children helped them persist through the challenges of being a referee and helped them stick with it throughout their college days!” 

Heidi, mother of Carter and Watson

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