Off The Pitch With Active

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