Young referee Jobin Scheler: My way to the soccer-university

Young referee Jobin Scheler: My way to the soccer-university

In the world of football, referees play an indispensable role. So also the 21-year-old Jobin Scheler, whose referee career began after a memorable C-youth game in which his team had to take a 1: 8 defeat. Inspired by the referee at the time, who was hardly older than himself, Scheler decided to become a referee. He has been active since 2018 and has already gained experience in the district league, as

Particularly impressive for Scheler were his missions under floodlights, which for him represent a very special experience. A highlight of his previous career was a district league game in which he whistled in front of 600 spectators. The young referee not only follows a sporty path, but also attaches great importance to personal development. So he keeps looking for inspiration through statements by experienced colleagues and deals intensively with the development of the referee's business and also refers to the List of the DFB-Schiedrichter from the German Football Bund.

The challenges and respect

Jobin Scheler has found that the requirements for referees have changed over time, especially when it comes to respect for the players. However, he has had positive experiences and praises most clubs for their respectful way of dealing with referees. Scheler emphasizes how important it is that referees can decide according to their individual perceptions, especially in controversial situations such as handmade. He sees his motivation to become a referee not only in sporting activity, but also in the possibility of personal development that this way offers.