What does it take to be a college soccer referee? This podcast is dedicated to serving the beautiful game and its members; referees, coaches, players, and of course, fans!
Listen in as Ryan Graves shares his experience on his MLS Debut in 2020!
Black History Month Ft. Natalie Simon
Black History Month Ft. Khary Williams
As 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.
NISOA Interviews newly elected Region Representative Vice-Chairperson Diana Esquivel (TX)
NISOA 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!
2020 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
2020 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
2020 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
2020 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
NISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 8 Results & Winners Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
NISOA 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
NISOA 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
NISOA 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
NISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 4 Results Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
NISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 3 Results Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
NISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 2 Results
NISOA Educational Stimulus Quiz | Week 1 Results Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
Summer 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
2020 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
2020 Summer Educational Series - Communication with Corey Rockwell Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
Summer 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
Summer 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
NISOA 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
Summer 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
Longtime 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 experts of the game in all levels. They say, before you know where you're headed to have to understand where you've been. This is a great opportunity to better understand our history, the importance of bridging the gap between referees, coaches, and players, and the role referees play on game development. #NISOA Read more: https://nisoa.com/2020/09/29/fireside... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
This 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 intimate setting to our family, bringing you the greatest officiating minds on the pitch, court, and arena right to your screen. #NISOA #AAC #MrFireside #VelvetTouch Read more: https://nisoa.com/2020/09/29/fireside... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
"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 in 1997, or perhaps the 1998 FIBA World Championship and the 2000 Summer Olympics. You can expect candid conversations that cross the court to the pitch, including keys to success in officiating and breaking down barriers. NISOA proudly presents this unique learning experience in an intimate setting to our family, bringing you the greatest officiating minds on the pitch, court, and arena right to your screen. #DeeKantner #NBA #NCAA #NISOA #MLS Read more: https://nisoa.com/2020/09/29/fireside... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
"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. NISOA proudly presents this unique learning experience in an intimate setting to our family, bringing you the greatest officiating minds on the pitch, court, and arena right to your screen. #HowardWebb #FIFA #WorldCup #PRO #MLS #NISOA #MrFireside #VelvetTouch Read more: https://nisoa.com/2020/09/29/fireside... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en
"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, and arena right to your screen. #FIFA #PRO #MLS #NISOA #MrFireside #VelvetTouch Read more: https://nisoa.com/2020/09/29/fireside... Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISOAReferees Tweet us: https://twitter.com/nisoadotcom?lang=en