Larry Briggs
MA - 2000


  • 1963 - Considered the "Father of NISOA"

  • 42 Years Soccer Coach at University of Massachusetts

  • 1942 - Helped organize Pioneer Valley ISOA

  • 1947 -50 Secretary/ Treasurer Pioneer Valley ISOA

  • 1959- 60 Coordinator Referee Evaluation System

  • 1960- 64 Revised College Rule Book Format

  • 1945 Developed Dual System of Officiating

  • Established First Referee Assignment Committee for Soccer Officials

  • 1953 NSCAA Honor Award

  • 1955 Coordinated New England Regional Clinics for Coaches and Referees

  • 1957 Formed New England College Referee’s Association

  • 1964 Developed First Soccer Officiating Mechanics Film

  • 1967 NISOA Honor Award

  • 1968 NEISOA Life Member

  • 2000 NISOA/National Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee