Hi,
I have completed my 5 games and am now a qualified referee. I'm 35 year old.
I need opinions on this thread more than anything. I have not played football at grassroots level ( I wasn't that great at school and only did a kick around) I really only watch the games live or on television.
I regularly study the laws of the game but I feel the players and coaches know more about the game than me. Slightly embarrassing...but I've actually had 5 good games through starting at mini soccer.
Is it imperative that I have had experience as a player beforehand ? I do refereeing because I like football and quite enjoy the education element of it, particularly the young ones. I'm also keen to play my part in developing womens/girls football which is why I opted to ref in the first place.
I need your honest opinions on whether i should pursue it still? I do enjoy it but I feel I am winging it half the time!
Thank you for your honesty
I have completed my 5 games and am now a qualified referee. I'm 35 year old.
I need opinions on this thread more than anything. I have not played football at grassroots level ( I wasn't that great at school and only did a kick around) I really only watch the games live or on television.
I regularly study the laws of the game but I feel the players and coaches know more about the game than me. Slightly embarrassing...but I've actually had 5 good games through starting at mini soccer.
Is it imperative that I have had experience as a player beforehand ? I do refereeing because I like football and quite enjoy the education element of it, particularly the young ones. I'm also keen to play my part in developing womens/girls football which is why I opted to ref in the first place.
I need your honest opinions on whether i should pursue it still? I do enjoy it but I feel I am winging it half the time!
Thank you for your honesty