Interview with Brian Barlow, father and soccer referee in Oklahoma, US. He was sick of parents abusing referees, so he started a Facebook Page called Offside sharing videos of abusive parents. This created a massive media attention by CBS, NBC, Today, Forbes, Inside, Fox News and many more.
This time he shares how it is with Off the Pitch with Active
I am not looking for your approval, but I am looking for your attention.
Overview of our conversation
1:14 Introduction to Brian Barlow and what he is so passionate about.
6:35 He started the offside Facebook page to make fun of parents
11:18 Young referees get intimidated by parents on the sideline and this is why?
20:10 The trend of bad behavior is getting worse but don't end up on "Barlow's Offside Facebook page"
35:00 Are your children prepared to put themselves out there as a referee against all parents?
42:00 Wrap up
To contact Brian
Facebook @offside
Web: www.stoprefabuse.com
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By Ken Willner
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Interview with Brian Barlow, father and soccer referee in Oklahoma, US. He was sick of parents abusing referees, so he started a Facebook Page called Offside sharing videos of abusive parents. This created a massive media attention by CBS, NBC, Today, Forbes, Inside, Fox News and many more.
This time he shares how it is with Off the Pitch with Active
I am not looking for your approval, but I am looking for your attention.
Overview of our conversation
1:14 Introduction to Brian Barlow and what he is so passionate about.
6:35 He started the offside Facebook page to make fun of parents
11:18 Young referees get intimidated by parents on the sideline and this is why?
20:10 The trend of bad behavior is getting worse but don't end up on "Barlow's Offside Facebook page"
35:00 Are your children prepared to put themselves out there as a referee against all parents?
42:00 Wrap up
To contact Brian
Facebook @offside
Web: www.stoprefabuse.com