How to be a good referee in soccer 7 Articles

by Alex Robb

One of the most important things when being a soccer referee is being prepared. Make sure you know the rule book inside and out before the start of each match. As well, make sure you arrive to your field well before the be...read more

by Jim Smoot

Above all else, be consistent. Nothing drives coaches, players, and fans into a rage faster than having a ref that doesn't make calls both ways. Whether you call a strict game or a more relaxed game, it has to be the sam...read more

by Sean Curtis

To be a good referee in soccer, obviously the most important thing is to be fair. You need to treat each team with the exact same standards. Each play must be called objectively. But beyond that, here are a few other tips ...read more

by Stan Harris

Well there is a few things that make a soccer referee a good soccer referee, and mostly its just if the public agrees with your call. But as a referee you must remember that not everybody is going to agree with your calls,...read more

by Proofreader

When Starting Out: If you're just starting out, ask if you can have a mentor, and if they can come and watch you referee. Also, attend as many training days as possible. Get as much advice as possible from people who re...read more

by Ryan Mcginnis

Referee...such a simple term, yet so fraught with terror is this word to many a soccer fanatic. Is the ref a "good" ref or bad? Will he be so officious and whistle happy that the game takes 1\2 again as long? It is wi...read more

by Chris Teal

Tips to being a good Ref: 1. ALWAYS have a rulebook with you. This will give you backup if some yells that you were wrong on a play. 2. Be fair, nobody likes a racist, sexist, unjust, or picky Ref. 3. Have verif...read more