National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association

Live Discussions Hosted by Chris Penso

What’s a fireside chat without good conversation? You’ll be tuned in within minutes after hearing firsthand life behind the whistle or flag at the professional level. You will get to know legendary sports officials on a personal level over topics like keys to success, climbing the ladder, presence under pressure, and much more.

We’re proud to be able to connect you with officiating legends in an off-script manner and give you the opportunity to have your questions answered by sports leaders. We have already received an overwhelming amount of questions and are sharing those with our host. Have questions for Chris and his guests? Send them to [email protected].

As a valued NISOA member, we welcome you to tune in with us every Monday this fall, starting October 5th. You can join via the Zoom link provided to you via email. As the weather changes, it’s also time for a change in your self-improvement habits, so, why not do it with the pros?

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NISOA Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

NISOA Executive Board is continuing to monitor the situation with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) throughout our nation and around the world. While this is an evolving situation, we want you to know that we take the current situation seriously and are following developments very closely. Please click the button below for all COVID-19 related information as it affects NISOA’s members and programs.

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2020 NCAA Soccer Rules Changes – Focus on Restarts

NISOA/ECSR Joint Rules Changes Clinic

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Terry Vaughn NISOA Referee of the Month

The Terry Vaughn NISOA Referee of the Month Presented By Official Sports recognizes high performing NISOA members during the course of the season for outstanding work on and off the field. Nominations are accepted from Chapter Presidents, Chapter Contacts, National Referees, National/Regional Assessors and NISOA assignors. This initiative supports the NISOA strategic plan to provide our members with opportunities to get the best assignments within their capabilities. Nominations are accepted during the autumn college soccer season.

NISOA Referee Award Winners

NISOA Online Learning

In our continuing efforts to provide more accessible training opportunities for all of our referees, assessors, instructors and administrators, NISOA is partnering with United Educators to bring you online training covering several officiating topics. Additionally, we are requiring some training that focuses on topics of national importance aligned with our objective to provide the best training and education for college soccer officials.

The online learning portal is a benefit exclusive to NISOA members. NISOA members will need establish an account with username and password on the portal. Click here for a graphic tutorial on how to register and login. Members should go to this page for the information necessary to create an account on the portal. Once you have a username and password, you can simply go to the NISOA Online Learning Portal and login.

Go to the NISOA Online Learning Portal

Become a NISOA Member

NISOA is always actively seeking qualified soccer officials to join our organization to serve intercollegiate soccer. We require at least three years of officiating experience at the high school level or higher with particular emphasis on demonstrated experience and capability with the diagonal system of control. All prospective candidates must apply through a local chapter so visit our chapter locator page and find the nearest local NISOA chapter to contact about membership.

Please visit our FAQ page for a complete list of membership requirements and get started on your way to becoming a NISOA member.

Complete Membership Requirements

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About Us

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 are:

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.