Soccer Referee

Introduction

Open with Impact: Visualize you’re in front of hundreds of people and you have to make a judgment. The judgment you make is correct but everyone is upset with you and some people are even yelling obscene words at you. This is what I deal with as a soccer referee.

Thesis: I will explain how I became a soccer ref, my responsibilities on the field and what I’ve learned from the job.

Body

Main Point 1: How I got the Job

A. Used to play soccer

B. In Soccer newsletter heard about job

C. In class taught how to ref and various rules and regulations

D. Got License by taking test

E. Talked to commissioner about refereeing some games

Main Point 2: My Responsibilities at Job

A. Arrive 30 minutes before game

B. Check shin guards and cleats

C. Coin toss

D. Keep time.

E. Most Important Make the game safe where everyone is having fun.

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