Hi.
I am posting for opinions on this thread.
First season as a ref - I have been doing mini soccer (5s and 7s) up to age 11. They don't play offside but I thoroughly enjoy working with the kids. I have great rapport with the coaches, players and the parents. I have been getting so,me great feedback and enjoy the level I'm doing.
Based on the feedback I've had, I feel comfortable reffing at the level I have been doing.
However, I am wondering at what stage (season / year wise) did people move up to the 9s and 11s where offisde is played?
If I am honest, it's calling offside on my own which I find difficult. I tried it in my second ever game (a Sunday league game which I stupidly signed up for!) and missed some. This really knocked my confidence and its something I just hate getting wrong. How do people manage offside when you're alone ? I would like to "step up" but I'd just like to prepare as best I can to make me feel less nervous about moving out my comfort zone.
one part of me is saying if I enjoy a particular level- stick with it. Another part is saying step up and give it a go. I just fear that I won't enjoy reffing as much knowing that I havent been performing well .
Apologies for the emotional post, I guess I'm just a conscientious kinda guy who just likes to do it 110% every time I'm on the pitch!
I am posting for opinions on this thread.
First season as a ref - I have been doing mini soccer (5s and 7s) up to age 11. They don't play offside but I thoroughly enjoy working with the kids. I have great rapport with the coaches, players and the parents. I have been getting so,me great feedback and enjoy the level I'm doing.
Based on the feedback I've had, I feel comfortable reffing at the level I have been doing.
However, I am wondering at what stage (season / year wise) did people move up to the 9s and 11s where offisde is played?
If I am honest, it's calling offside on my own which I find difficult. I tried it in my second ever game (a Sunday league game which I stupidly signed up for!) and missed some. This really knocked my confidence and its something I just hate getting wrong. How do people manage offside when you're alone ? I would like to "step up" but I'd just like to prepare as best I can to make me feel less nervous about moving out my comfort zone.
one part of me is saying if I enjoy a particular level- stick with it. Another part is saying step up and give it a go. I just fear that I won't enjoy reffing as much knowing that I havent been performing well .
Apologies for the emotional post, I guess I'm just a conscientious kinda guy who just likes to do it 110% every time I'm on the pitch!