[CLBuffalo]

Hello everyone.

I am brand new to soccer. I will be doing games starting at the beginning of this October through the end of November. It is a rec league. I will be working with the Athletic Director. This is really a test for me to see if I want to do this on a regular basis. I was lent an NFHS rule book to read but he says this is a really relaxed league. He says that the hardest part will probably be calling off sides and the applying the appropriate penalty. I read the rule book and have to agree. I will be reading it many more times before the season starts.

Given that I have a short amount of time are there any particular tips, tricks, suggestions, etc. I should concentrate on before starting?

BTW I have been a softball umpire for 23 years but I don't think that's going to help much.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.