U.S. Soccer CELL Webinar

Date and Time
April 15, 2026 – 7:30PM ET

Topic 
Game Management

Presenters 

Esse Baharmast

Information

Esse has 45 years of experience with U.S. Soccer across its refereeing and coaching programs. He currently serves as a FIFA Instructor and a member of the CONCACAF Referee Committee. He was a FIFA Referee from 1993-1998 and officiated over a dozen World Cups and Olympic Games. He’s received several accolades for his dedication to this sport, including the 2020 Werner Fricker Award, the 1997 MLS Referee of the Year Award, and an induction to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Along with his commitment to serving the game, Esse is dedicated to helping referees reach their highest potential through his work as a National Referee Coach of 26 years and his contributions to the Colorado Soccer Association and State Referee Committee.

Signup

U.S. Soccer will post the Webinar Registration link on LinkTree: linktr.ee/USSFRefereeing

This course consists of Online Content, an In-Person Classroom Session AND In-Person Field Session (Session Listed Below) at the same location.

CLASSROOM AND FIELD SESSION:

Portsmouth High School – Portsmouth, NH

Saturday, April 18, 2026

8:15 AM – 12:30 PM

• You must complete all online content at least 24 hours prior to the start of the classroom session of the course (note: online content can take between 4-6 hours to complete). This includes a cleared Background Check (this can take 2-3 weeks to complete, so plan ahead) and Safe Sport modules for those who are 18 or older.
• Registration for the course closes 1 week prior to the classroom session meeting date. If a minimum number of attendees have not signed up, the course may be canceled. In this case, registrants will be given the option to transfer to another course or receive a refund.

To register for this class and see additional details, click here.

We’re excited to invite you to our next NH Referee Continuing Education Session:

April 18, 2026

 Portsmouth High School, Library

8:30 AM Start Time

Session Topics:

• Positioning & Movement

This is a valuable opportunity to sharpen your skills, stay informed, and connect with fellow referees before the busy fall season kicks off.

 Special Incentives:

• All attendees will be entered into a raffle for additional OSI prizes.

A huge thank you to Official Sports International (OSI) — the official technical sponsor of U.S. Soccer — for their continued support of NH Referees.

 Register now to secure your spot: Click Here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Quarterly Meeting of the New Hampshire State Referee Committee. Meetings have moved from the third Thursday of the month to the third Monday of the month due to a vote held on 10/16/25 by the SRC.