I have been officiating futbol/soccer off and on since 1998. It does not seem that long, but WOW! I have seen a lot of soccer over the years. I have officiated children and adults of all ages and skill levels. I have enjoyed most of the games that I officiate. I am asked, “How do you officiate so much? Don’t you get tired of the fans and coaches yelling at you?” The truth is, I don’t listen to them. Most of them do not know the laws of the game nor have they played, so they would not understand the dinamecs of letting the game flow. I am so grateful that I get paid to watch the greatest sport from the best seat in the house. I will continue to do so until I can no longer keep up with the players; then I will officiate tennis matches, sitting in a chair at mid-court.