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Say Yes to Officiating

The NCAA recognizes the importance of officiating to competition and the student-athlete experience. The state of officiating is at a critical level due to a declining pool affected by the advancing age of current officials and the lack of interest or incentive among younger populations to enter or remain in the field. The NCAA is dedicated to partnering with other organizations in the recruitment, retention, education/training and improving the sporting behavior of the game environment in college sports.

Becoming an official is a great way to stay connected to sport and provides a tremendous service to young people eager for a chance to compete. Officials are the gate keepers of the game, protecting the integrity of the games young people love to play. Officials help in the development and shaping of the next generation by demonstrating qualities like honesty, objectivity, consistency, conflict resolution, empathy and respect.

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Why Become an Official?

  • Love of the game
  • Staying active
  • Competitive drive to become your best
  • Giving back to the sport
  • Extra Income
  • Escape/serve in a different role
  • Camaraderie/community
  • It’s never too early or too late to start
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Officiating & Membership Resources

Officiating is right call for former Longwood women’s soccer player

Maddie Hommey

Maddie Hommey began officiating youth soccer games while in high school.

Her experiences gave her a different perspective on what officials go through trying to do their jobs. When she played collegiately on the Longwood women's soccer team, Hommey was able to give her teammates some advice whenever they became upset with a call made by the officials. Read More… 

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