Develop organizational skills to schedule games, recruiting, etc. Be aware of the le gal issues related to coaching. Volunteer to coach neighborhood, church, and community teams to gain experience. Attend the practices of teams at various levels to observe coaches' techniques. Read trade magazines and books to stay current on developments in your field.
Most referees hold down full-time jobs in addition to refereeing.
Get licensed through the Professional Football Referees Association. Volunteer to umpire youth games or Little League to get as much experience as possible. Attend an umpire training school or camp, a requirement to get into this field professionally. Join sports associations and organizations to keep up with developments in the field and to make contacts. Attend classes, seminars, camps, and workshops sponsored by these organizations and associations.