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Expert Profile: Cody Gaines

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

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Prestige Points: 130
Knowledge   9.75   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
9
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thanks Cody...great explanation to a tough question I faced the other day.
(Gregg on 10/09/08)
very good explanation. Thank you
(Bill on 09/13/08)
Dear Expert, thank you for the supportive answer.It's unfortunate that this is a situation you and others I've asked have seen. HOpefully in the futur
(Randi on 05/29/08)
excellent by the book definition
(Ryan on 03/29/08)
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Recent Answers from Cody Gaines
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;...
2008-09-11  Soccer rule - NFHS Hi Bill, I assume by NFHS that you mean high school soccer rules I hope. However, the answer to your question is no. Playing on the ground is not a violation unto itself it becomes a violation...
2008-09-11  Offsides Hi Frank, This question is a tricky one because without being there it is hard to see the whole picture of what the referee was seeing. However, by how you described the situation to me it sounds...
2008-05-27  ethics and parental involvement in youth soccer Dear Randi, I am very sorry to hear about the situation you are in. Unfortunately this is a little out of my expertise because I deal with laws of the game, however, I will tell you all...
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