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REFS NEED LOVE TOOThe Path to NCAA College Soccer Officiating: A Conversation with John CollinsSend us a textEver wondered what it takes to officiate at the collegiate level? John Collins, the National Coordinator of Men's and Women's Soccer Officials for the NCAA, pulls back the curtain on a world that represents both challenge and opportunity for advancing referees.With college soccer now boasting the largest officiating pool in NCAA sports—over 5,380 registered officials—Collins reveals the pathways to breaking into this level. "If you're working at the top youth level and at the amateur level, NCAA soccer is probably a fit for you," he explains, detailing how referees typi...2025-05-1752 min

Check CompleteCheck Complete Podcast Episode 003Gordie and guest host Nathan dig into the mail bag, then speak to Heather Cribbs, a local mom that just recently became certified as Grassroots referee. Corey Rockwell, FIFA Assistant Referee and NISOA's (National Intercollegiate Soccer Official Association) Sr. Director of Education, joins for the second interview. Finishing the episode is the "Word of the week" segment.2022-04-071h 04

United Soccer Coaches PodcastJoe Machnik, Esse Baharmast, Frankie Whitlock, Dina Graves, Ashley St. Aubin, by TeamSnap 12-2-21On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by TeamSnap, Host Dean Linke opens up the show with a Countdown to Convention featuring "A Celebration of Soccer Officiating" referee summit co-hosts and coordinators: US Soccer and NISOA Hall of Fame member Dr. Jo” Machnik and former FIFA World Cup Referee and Referee Instructor Esse Baharmast. Next up, Dean chats with The Woodlands high school girls head soccer coach Frankie Whitlock and Conroe ISD Athletic Specialist Dina Graves. Closing out the show this week, Dean visits with 30 Under 30 Member and Frostburg women's soccer graduate assistant Ashley St. Aubin.2021-12-021h 19

NISOA RefereePRO Debut | Ryan GravesListen in as Ryan Graves shares his experience on his MLS Debut in 2020!2021-04-0313 min

NISOA RefereeBlack History Month Ft. DeShun BeardBlack History Month Ft. DeShun Beard 2021-02-2817 min

NISOA RefereeBlack History Month Ft. Natalie SimonBlack History Month Ft. Natalie Simon 2021-02-2824 min

NISOA RefereeBlack History Month Ft. Khary WilliamsBlack History Month Ft. Khary Williams 2021-02-2830 min

NISOA RefereeBlack History Month Ft. Tony ObasAs you may know, February is BHM and brings our attention to the unique struggles and triumphs of the Black community. At NISOA, we’re focused on being an inclusive organization and using our platform for good. With that, we’re excited to share the voices of our members and use our platform to share their unique stories and bring us all closer together in understanding and celebrating one another's differences.2021-02-0922 min

NISOA RefereeRegion Rep. Vice-Chairperson Diana EsquivelNISOA Interviews newly elected Region Representative Vice-Chairperson Diana Esquivel (TX)2021-01-1715 min

NISOA RefereePRO Debut | Jon FreemonNISOA catches up with Jon Freemon to talk about his MLS debut in 2020! You can catch the interview and look forward to many more member highlights!2021-01-1021 min

NISOA RefereeLive Q & A2020 Summer Educational Series - Session IV Rule Changes - Live Q & A Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 47

NISOA RefereeRestarts2020 Summer Educational Series - Rule Changes Session III - Restarts Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 26

NISOA RefereeViolent Behavior I, II & Fighting2020 Summer Educational Series - Rule Changes Session II Violent Behavior I, II & Fighting Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 48

NISOA Referee2020 Summer Educational Series - Rule Changes Session I - General Overview + Handball2020 Summer Educational Series - Rule Changes Session I - General Overview + Handball Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 37

NISOA RefereeStimulus Quiz Week | 8 Results & WinnersNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 8 Results & Winners Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-0828 min

NISOA RefereeStimulus Quiz | Week 7 Results & Winners w/Howard WebbNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 7 Results & Winners w/Howard Webb Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-0832 min

NISOA RefereeStimulus Quiz | Week 6 Results & Winners w/Robert SibigaNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 6 Results & Winners w/Robert Sibiga Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-0829 min

NISOA RefereeStimulus Quiz | Week 5 Results & Winners w/Mark GeigerNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 5 Results & Winners w/Mark Geiger Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-0827 min

NISOA RefereeStimulus Quiz | Week 4 ResultsNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 4 Results Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-0821 min

NISOA RefereeStimulus Quiz | Week 3 ResultsNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 3 Results Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-0821 min

NISOA RefereeStimulus Quiz | Week 2 ResultsNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 2 Results 2021-01-0813 min

NISOA RefereeNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 1 ResultsNISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 1 Results Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-0810 min

NISOA RefereeECSR Joint Rules Changes ClinicSummer Educational Series - NISOA/ECSR Joint Rules Changes Clinic Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-082h 01

NISOA RefereeNISOA ECSR Joint Webinar - Positioning2020 Summer Educational Series - NISOA ECSR Joint Webinar - Positioning Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 40

NISOA RefereeCommunication with Corey Rockwell2020 Summer Educational Series - Communication with Corey Rockwell Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 13

NISOA RefereeSuccessful Tips for Managing the Technical Area w/Bill DittmarSummer Educational Series - Successful Tips for Managing the Technical Area w/Bill Dittmar Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 26

NISOA RefereeManaging the Modern Game w/Alex PrusSummer Educational Series - Managing the Modern Game w/Alex Prus Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 55

NISOA RefereeCommunication Devices Best Practices w/Mark KadlecikNISOA Summer Educational Series - Communication Devices Best Practices w/Mark Kadlecik Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 20

NISOA RefereeSummer Educational Series - Penalty Area Incidents w/Ted UnkelSummer Educational Series - Penalty Area Incidents w/Ted Unkel Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en 2021-01-081h 22

NISOA RefereeFireside Chats: Building on NISOA's Past with Dr. Wilbur & Dr. MachnikLongtime NISOA family members & Hall of Famers, Dr. Donald Wilbur and Dr. Joe Machnik will join Mr. Fireside to discuss building on the past. Get a taste of the history as well as a stronger understanding of how the collegiate game has evolved from two legends. From Dr Don's appointment as the first NCAA National Coordinator of Officials to Dr. Joe's tenure as a FIFA & CONCACAF Match Commissioner they both have played significant roles moving soccer forward in the US. Join us for this unique learning experience in an intimate setting with two highly knowledgeable...2021-01-081h 28

NISOA RefereeFireside Chats: Coaches' CornerThis week, American Athletic Conference 2019 Championship Coaches, Denise Schilte-Brown of USF and Kevin Hudson of SMU join Mr. Fireside to bring the coach's perspective to light. Here's a unique learning experience in an intimate setting with two coaches leading successful programs, both USF and SMU were 2019 AAC Conference Champs with USF making it to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in program history and SMU competing in NCAA Elite 8 last year. This is a great opportunity to better understand the coaches perspective, which ultimately makes us better officials. NISOA proudly presents this unique learning experience in an...2021-01-081h 29

NISOA RefereeFireside Chats: Keys to Success & Breaking Barriers with Dee Kantner"This game gave me more than I could have ever given back to it." - Dee Kantner, NBA & NCAA Referee If you thought last week's discussion with PRO GM, Howard Webb was good just wait until you meet Dee Kantner! Stock up on wood and join Mr. Fireside in the 3rd episode of Fireside Chats as he hosts 23X NCAA Final Four Official, including 15 National Championships and pure legend on the court, Dee Kantner. If you don't know her for her NCAA tours, you may recognize her as one of the first women in the NBA...2021-01-081h 41

Keep The Game Beautiful207 - Adriana Contreras RefereeAdriana Contreras is a California based referee and a swim coach. Today she helps to mentor and helps college referees connect with one another through helping to manage NISOA Social Media. We talk about her journey to get her where she is now and how tenacity and grit can help both referees and swimmers that she works with.2020-11-0244 min

NISOA RefereeFireside Chats: Difficulties in Officiating with Howard Webb"The modern game is changing, making officials' jobs more difficult." - Howard Webb, 2010 World Cup Final Referee and PRO GM Stoke your fires and join Mr. Fireside in the 2nd episode of Fireside Chat as he hosts legend, Howard Webb, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Referee and PRO General Manager. He became the first referee to officiate in the finals of both the UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup in the same year. You can expect honest discussion around some of officiating's most challenging topics in the intimate setting that is Fireside. ...2020-10-181h 43

NISOA RefereeFireside Chats with Chris Penso: Officiating Under Pressure with Ted Unkel"The Penalty Area. We don't have to enter it, but we better know what's going on in it and around it." - Ted Unkel, FIFA and PRO Referee Join Host Chris Penso and his special guest Ted Unkel talk officiating while under pressure. Ted has been a FIFA Referee since 2016, a proud NISOA member since 2000, and has officiated in 5 college cups. You can expect loads of tips and break-downs of detailed clip-analyses. NISOA proudly presents this unique learning experience in an intimate setting to our family, bringing you the greatest officiating minds on the pitch, court...2020-10-181h 33

Keep The Game Beautiful204 - Tori Penso, MLS & PRO 2 Referee, NISOA Managing DirectorTori Penso became the first women in twenty years to officiate an MLS match. We talk a little bit about this special game, some of her mentors in officiating, and ways she continues to give back and grow other officials. In addition to officiating NWSL and other professional games, Tori also serves as NISOA's Managing Director.2020-10-1139 min

The Best Ever You ShowDr. Joe Machnik - American Soccer LegendDr. Machnik began his soccer-playing career at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University, where he was an All-American goalkeeper in 1962. He later served as graduate assistant coach at LIU (1964-1965) and was named head coach for the 1966 season at age 23, leading his team to the NCAA Championship final. In 1969, Dr. Machnik moved to the University of New Haven (UNH) and began a 30-year affiliation with UNH serving as men’s soccer and ice hockey coach, Director of Athletics, and later as women’s soccer coach, while also serving as Assistant Professor in the School of Business, Department of Sport Mana...2018-03-291h 03