First Time Referee Course in Bedford Licenses 33 New Referees

Thirty-three aspiring referees have successfully completed the required classroom instruction, practical field sessions, and online modules to become fully licensed US Soccer officials. We wish each of you the very best on your refereeing journey—and know that the New Hampshire referee community is here to support you every step of the way!

Certification Details

Number of new referees: 33
Training components completed:
- Classroom education sessions
- On-field practical evaluations
- Online referee US Soccer Learning Center modules

Acknowledgments

We extend our gratitude to everyone who helped make these sessions a success:

Partner: Official Sports International for mailing out referee badges
Referee Coaches:
- Mark Sadler (State Referee Administrator)
- Cullen Madden (State Youth Referee Administrator)
Referee Mentors:
- Shawn Coventry
- Vincent Rutigliano
- Nic Hedstrom
- Brett Jaffe
- Kyle Averill (not pictured)
Referees:
- William Jones
- Dante Castellano

Next Steps

Newly licensed referees can look forward to:

Mentorship and shadowing opportunities
Local and regional match assignments
Continuing education clinics

Stay connected with the New Hampshire State Referee Committee for upcoming training events, resources, and support as you develop your officiating career. Good luck, and welcome to the whistle!