About Us

Who We Are

The National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA) is an organization of more than 5,000 soccer officials which trains, certifies and provides qualified soccer referees for the college soccer community throughout the country. The mission of NISOA is to assist in the development of soccer as a major sport in the United States and to improve the quality of officiating at the college and high school levels.

Our Goals

To promote and maintain the highest degree of soccer officiating by following a standard set of mechanics, a uniform interpretation, and a consistent administration of the rules of soccer as set forth on the collegiate and high school levels.

To have available at all times an adequate number of thoroughly trained and capable officials.

To cooperate with organizations and institutions officially related to the game of soccer in furthering its interests and details.

To assign only members of this association who are properly certified, trained and registered as a NISOA member

Our History

Founded in 1964, in response to request from the college soccer coaches, NISOA started with 184 members. The NISOA Annual Convention was established in the 70s by then President, Ray Bernabei, and was the highlight of the soccer season for many providing networking opportunities, education and a moment to celebrate the past season's success. Since its inception NISOA has provided educational resources that help prepare officials for collegiate soccer and while their form may have changed from overhead presentations to DVDs and printed handbooks to live streamed videos, the content remains best in class.

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Leadership Team

The Board members are nominated every two years by our members to oversee the governance and administration of our organization. They meet monthly and are responsible for strategic planning, orginization's operations and the appointment of all Directors and Staff. Here is your 2021-22 Executive Board:

President
Marc Lawrence

Vice President
Ben Trevino

Secretary
Eric Proctor

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Regional Representatives

Regional Representatives are elected by the chapters in their region every two years and act as an intermediate agent between the National Office and local Chapters. The Regional Representatives make recommendations on policies, coordinate new chapter formation, handle grievances, and manage the Regional Referee of the Year award. Here are your 2021-22 Regional Representatives: