Referee InstructionInstructor CertificationMinimum RequirementsThe minimum requirements for instructor certification are as follows: (1) Referee grade: achieved grade of Referee, Grade 1 (R-7). (2) Soccer experience: a combination of experience totaling 10 years, where that experience is divided among at least 2 of the following areas: player, coach, referee. (3) Training experience: experience delivering training totaling 3 years. Note: Related experience may be substituted where appropriate. (4) Recommendation |