American Youth Soccer Organization

You must attend a referee training course that spans around 7 hours. There is a certification quiz at the end of the class that you must pass. If you pass that and show that you have experience on the soccer field and are good at making quick decisions, you will be a great referee.

It is a lot of fun, especially if you enjoy the game of soccer and kids! There is a lot of running involved and it may get loud, of course, with the fans cheering. There are times when you will have to deal with unpleased spectators and players because they may disagree with your referee calls. H...