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Cody Gaines

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer almost all questions pertaining to the laws of soccer. I can answer questions pertaining to USSF, FIFA, and AYSO. However, I am not so familiar with high school soccer. High school soccer follows their own rules and not FIFA law (but I may know the answer or I will find out the answer just expect a short delay). I also can answer any questions that present referees have pertaining to assessments, moving up grade levels, and/or how to deal with spectators (and much much more). So if you are a player, spectator, coach, or referee and have a question about soccer ask me a question and I will either know the answer or ask my colleagues. The more coaches, players, spectators, and referees who understand the Laws of the Game the more enjoyable and fluid the game of soccer will be.

Experience in the area

I have been a referee for 6 years now. I hold credentials with USSF and AYSO. I am an instructor for entry level referees and advanced referees. I serve as a board member for a referee association. I am a member of KSRA (Kern Soccer Referee Association) Calsouth. I have been a player for 10 years. I am also a mentor/assessor for referees.

Organizations

KSRA Calsouth AYSO Section 10

Education/Credentials

USSF Referee AYSO Referee Assessor/Mentor Instuctor Player

Awards and Honors

I am the youngest instructor in my section I have officiated: State Cup National Cup Far West Regional

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Richard	05/12/09	10	9	9	10
Gregg	10/09/08	10	10	10	10	Thanks Cody...great explanation to a tough .....
Bill	09/13/08	10	10	10	10	very good explanation. Thank you
Randi	05/29/08	9	10	10	10	Dear Expert, thank you for the supportive .....
Ryan	03/29/08	10	10	10	10	excellent by the book definition

Recent Answers from Cody Gaines

2009-10-26 off sides:

Unfortunately for your daughter's team this IS the correct call. Even though the ball deflected off the defender the striker would still be deemed offside because the striker gained an advantage from

2009-09-01 Goalie privileges:

Hi Nick, Ok so the first question, in soccer it is always the position of the ball that determines in and out of play never the players position (no exceptions). Also something to add the lines

2009-05-10 Goalkeeper picking up the ball after dribbling:

Hi Richard, Sorry for the late reply I was at a soccer tournament this past weekend. In response to your question, from the information you have given me the referee was incorrect in his or her decision

2008-10-06 Defelctions and Offside:

Hi Gregg, Ok first off this is a really good question because this type of scenario even perplexes the most experienced officials. Under law 11 in the Law of the Game the offside is judged "at

2008-09-25 Goalie kicking ball from 18 yard box:

Hi David, In soccer it is the ball's position that determines position not the position of the player. Now remember that the lines on the soccer field are part of the area that they encompass;

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