The Tough Road to Becoming a Professional Soccer Referee in Canada
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Summary
An inside look at the challenging world of aspiring soccer referees in Canada, following the author's friend Ben as he officiates youth soccer games in harsh winter conditions. The article explores how making it as a professional referee in Canada is often harder than becoming a pro player, highlighting the dedication, low pay, abuse from parents and coaches, and the passion that drives a corps of exacting officials to pursue this often thankless path.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMaking it pro as a referee in Canada is in many ways harder than making it pro as a player.
We are the only car on the highway.
Balls fly around while coaches, parents, and parent-coaches try to corr
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