education needed to become a referee
Become A Referee. General Information. You become a referee by attending and successfully completing a referee training course. As of July, 2013 U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) authorized two entry-level referee certifications: Recreational Referee Grade 9 and Referee Grade 8.However, Referee Grade 8 entry level is the most popular.nformation For New Referees. Once you successfully complete a referee course and register with the USSF, you will receive your badge and will need to get appropriate referee gear, including a soccer referee uniform, soccer referee flags, referee cards, whistle, watch and shoes.