NISOA Hall of Fame member, Dr. Joseph Manjone has been selected as one of twelve to be enshrined in the inaugural class of the Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame in August 2019. Joe has officiated a variety of sports including basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, football, wrestling, cross country, track and his specialty, soccer. He […]
During the recent Terry Vaughn Referee Academy in Des Moines, Iowa, NISOA President Gary Huber announced the NISOA Referee of the Week Award will be renamed the “Terry Vaughn NISOA Referee of the Week Award.” The award recognizes NISOA members for outstanding performances on the field as well as their dedication and work off the […]
One of NISOA goals identified in our strategic planning process is to provide our members with meaningful visibility for their work on and off the field. As such, we will be recognizing our highest performing members throughout the country regardless of including but not limited to gender, age, ethnicity, religious views, or years of service. Here’s […]
Each year, NISOA recognizes interscholastic and collegiate coaches for outstanding merit and sportsmanship. Awards were presented by NISOA Executive Director, Julie Fabsik-Swarts and NISOA Vice President, Gary Huber at the United Soccer Coaches convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 19, 2018. (more…)
By: Ross Meloan, NISOA Interscholastic Division Director On October 2, 2017, Columbia Southern University honored one of NISOA’s Hall of Fame members with the dedication of the Dr. Joseph Manjone Center for Continuing Education on the university’s campus in Orange Beach, Alabama. Dr. Manjone was recognized for his tireless and pioneering work in academe specifically […]
The 2016 NISOA Annual Awards Dinner was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 23, 2016. The highlight of the evening was Terry Vaughn becoming the latest member of the NISOA Hall of Fame in his home state of Iowa. Thanks to Doug Ferguson (NISOA National Referee from Indiana), the awards dinner was streamed live and […]
The September 2014 NISOA Intercollegiate Newsletter is now available. This edition of the newsletter includes a message from NISOA President, Todd Abraham and photos from the 2014 NISOA National Convention, NISOA Awards Dinner and Annual General Meeting in Buffalo, New York. The newsletter as well as archived newsletters are available on the Newsletters link in […]
Congratulations to Louis Labbadia (CT) and Manuel Ortiz, Jr. (TX) who were recently elected to the NISOA Hall of Fame. Each year, NISOA Hall of Fame members select one referee and one administrator for induction into the Hall of Fame each year. This year, Lou Labbadia will be inducted into the NISOA Hall of Fame in […]
The March 2014 NISOA Intercollegiate Newsletter is now available. This edition of the newsletter includes a message from NISOA President, Todd Abraham, photos from the various 2013 conference and national intercollegiate soccer championships as well as information about the upcoming NISOA National Convention and Annual General Meeting. The newsletter as well as archived newsletters are […]
Eduard Braun, Chicago, was presented the NISOA Raymond E. Bernabei Honor Award on January 17, 2014 at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Annual Banquet. The award was presented by Tom Richardson, Associate Director for Awards and Membership. Ed joined NISOA in 1969 and since then has officiated over 100 national college playoff games […]
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