How Do You Become An NFL Referee?
Every profession has its elite levels. For football refereeing, that is becoming an NFL referee. NFL referees are entrusted with overseeing a game where the most elite athletes on earth are paid tens of millions of dollars to compete at the top of their sport. Being an NFL ref is less a profession and more of a calling. Step 1 Begin refereeing at the junior high school, junior varsity and varsity high school, and college football levels. Step 2 Referee as many games as possible. The more work a referee gets the better their skills become. In addition, there will be more chances to meet other referees, which will lead to higher level refereeing opportunities. Step 3 Maintain a steady emotional countenance. The NFL referee is required to control the fast-paced emotional game while maintaining his or her own level head. The NFL game is played by millionaires with billions of dollars of revenue at stake. This can lead to players losing control. It is imperative that the NFL referee not los
