National Presidents Cup Recap – Castellano & Coventry

New Hampshire officials capped off a memorable week, July 11 – 15, at the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in Tampa, Florida, as Dante Castellano and Craig Coventry represented both the Granite State and the East Region with distinction.

Castellano earned the ultimate honor of being named the 2025 USYS National Presidents Cup Assistant Referee of the Year, a testament to his unwavering professionalism and consistency. He was also appointed Assistant Referee for the Boys U19 National Final, marking yet another championship match assignment for a New Hampshire official.

Coventry turned in equally impressive performances. He served as Assistant Referee for the Boys U18 National Semi-Final and later took charge of the U14 Girls National Final as an Assistant Referee, showcasing the precision and fitness that earned him his stage at one of youth soccer’s most prestigious events.

“These appointments and accolades reflect the dedication of our entire referee community,” said Cullen Madden, SYRA of the NH State Referee Committee. “Dante and Craig have embodied the core values of integrity, fitness, and game management, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements in Tampa.”

The New Hampshire State Referee Committee extends heartfelt thanks to Official Sports International for outfitting our referees in professional gear and ensuring they look—and feel—their best throughout the tournament.

With these standout performances and a national award in hand, Dante Castellano and Craig Coventry have once again demonstrated why New Hampshire remains a powerhouse in referee development. Their success at the Presidents Cup inspires the next generation of officials across the East Region and beyond.

Are you a NH official interested in attending regional events?

If you are interested in attending future Regional Youth Events as a referee, please contact the State Youth Referee Administrator at syra@nhreferee.org for more information.

If you are a NH Referee Mentor or Referee Coach and would like to attend Regional Events, please contact the State Director of Assessment at sda@nhreferee.org for more information.