CJ:
Some GREAT points.
First, ONE quality ref may be better than two or even three inexperienced/low-quality refs.
Second, EVERY SINGLE soccer program should begin EDUCATING and RE-EDUCATING the parents and fans. . .The poor knowledge and attitudes of fans may be serious deterrents to anyone pursuing soccer ref'ing.
At a recent match, the refs came up to the coaches of the home team and thanked the coaches/team/fans for a pleasant ref'ing experience—unprompted.
