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Young Referees Take the Worst Abuse—And It’s Driving Them Away

·Source: Reddit: r/referees

A referee shares a firsthand account of how new and younger officials often receive the most sideline abuse, especially in youth games, compared with adult matches. The post highlights how this treatment can overwhelm beginners and contributes to retention problems for youth officiating.

Read full story at Reddit: r/referees

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