U.S. Soccer Federation

I spend little time refereeing during the week since I am a student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The day before I referee, I look over my assignments, make sure I know where the game is at, and make sure I know who my assistant referees are. If the game is to be played by older age...

Usually referees ref on weekends (travel soccer and recreational), but occasionally there will be week day games (high school refereeing). Most of the time you’ll get 1-3 games a week unless there is a tournament.

You must understand the Laws of the Game for the current year released by FIFA, be fit enough to be moving (a mix between walk and jog) for 90 minutes, have enough confidence to make big calls in important games, be patient enough to deal with parents, coaches, and players, and understand the bas...

PROS: Good Pay Outside Work with a variety of people Get to help the sport The work community Get exercise CONS:Conflict with coaches, players, or fans

I would recommend preparing by reading about the USSF Referee Program (https://www.ussoccer.com/referees) and studying the Laws of the Game and make sure you are familiar with all of them prior to registering. After registering, you must attend a certification clinic which generally takes about 9...

USSF I must say is one of the few companies that truly cares for their employees. At tournaments they provide meals, water, gatorade and shirts for making the tournament happen. They don't try to overwork you like other companies. Also, their employees love what they do and take pride in it.