NISOA hosted its 1st Annual Referee Summit on February 23, 2019 at the Lou Fusz Athletic Facility, located within Rams Park in St Louis, MO.
A total of 139 attendees including 2 vendors, OSI and Relation Insurance, and 2 American Sign Language Interpreters were present to provide an inclusive educational experience for all in attendance.
The Summit was separated into two sections; theoretical classroom session and practical field training session. Guest Speakers included not only some of top collegiate soccer officials in the country, but also throughout the world.
Keynote Speaker Kermit Quisenberry kicked off the theoretical classroom session by emphasizing the importance of the FIFA match considerations and how officials can utilize them in the college game to create a level of consistency in regard to decision-making throughout the country. more.