named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
AR (Assistant Referee) Program
Program for youth and adults to become assistant referees, including training, assignment coordination, and ongoing support through the AR Guide.
Game Assignment System via ArbiterSports.com
Online platform used to assign referees to games based on availability, location, and experience level, managed by LISRA G9 Assignors.
USSF Grassroots Referee Course
Training program that certifies individuals to officiate youth and amateur soccer games, covering the Laws of the Game and field mechanics.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 7 activities
- Administers organizational policies and member support systemsDeveloped a Constitution and Operating Guidelines establishing standards for uniform appearance, ethical behavior, field conduct, and knowledge of the Laws of the Game. Provides a protocol for referees who experience assault during a match and offers annual scholarships to members and their families. Collects annual membership dues ($30 for 2025) and provides financial reports for transparency.
- Conducts referee training and certification programsTrains new and existing referees through classroom instruction, on-field training, and game assessments, including sponsorship of the USSF Grassroots Referee Course which includes course materials, first-year certification, and a full uniform. Requires annual recertification and administers a mandatory online Risk Management course for adult officials.
- Distributes educational resources and rule updatesProvides articles, guidance documents, and a collection of materials outlining rule changes and updates to enhance referee knowledge and skills. Operates the 'Ask John Forum' and similar platforms where expert referees answer member questions on officiating topics.
- Manages referee assignments and league coordinationMakes weekly game assignments for 25 to 30 Long Island Junior Soccer League games, intramural programs, and interstate/international club tournaments. Provides information on league assignments, scheduling, policies, and referee fees for leagues served by LISRA referees.
- Offers ongoing professional development and mentorship for refereesOperates a mentorship program pairing experienced referees with new referees for guidance on game management and mechanics. Hosts monthly educational sessions via Zoom, maintains a library of training videos, and provides access to physical training resources, conditioning programs, and weekly workout plans to support referee fitness and skill development.
- Operates online forums for referee communication and supportOperates an online forum for soccer referee discussions with ongoing participation and at least one active topic, facilitating peer-to-peer support and knowledge exchange among referees.
- Provides soccer referee officiating servicesProvides officiating services for youth and other soccer games on Long Island, including assigning officials to games through G9 Assignors and using ArbiterSports.com to manage availability and assignments. Implements standardized protocols such as the eight-second goalkeeper rule and issues warnings or cautions accordingly.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$12K70%
Investment income$5K30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$110K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$46K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$120K
Cash$120K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves13.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -93.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ALAN STAROST — VICE PRESIDENT
- ALBERT GIORGIANNI — TRUSTEE
- CATHY CALDWELL — PRESIDENT
- EUGENE ONEIL — TRUSTEE
- JEAN MARIE MAIO — RECORDING SECRETARY
- JOHN SENGELAUB — TRUSTEE
- MARTY FOEPPEL — TRUSTEE
- NEAL SMITH — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD EISENBERG — TREASURER
- SCOTT ABEL — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS MURPHY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- ArbiterSports.com Partner — Provides the online assigning system used by LISRA to manage referee availability and game assignments.
- ENYYSA Partner — Partner organization for youth soccer; LISRA assigns referees to games under ENYYSA jurisdiction.
- Eastern New York Network — Host organization within the US Soccer Learning Center system for course registration.
- John Sengelaub Partner — Active participant and responder in the organization's online forum.
- LISRA Network — Referees serve leagues under the Long Island Soccer Referees Association (LISRA)
- Long Island Junior Soccer League Partner — Accepted LISRA as the officiating organization to provide referees for LIJSL games.
- Neil Smith Partner — Provided training on assistant referee positioning for the association.
- RefInsight Partner — Platform used to assign matches to certified referees.
- RefInsight Partner — Uses RefInsight as the referee assignment system and provides onboarding tutorials for its use.
- Scott Abel Partner — Initiated discussion on law changes in the organization's online forum.
- Southern New York Referees Association Government — Provided oversight in early years and hosted senior officials who addressed LISRA training clinics.
- US Soccer Government — Partner organization for referee certification and training through the US Soccer Learning Center.
- US Soccer Government — Partner organization through which LISRA members obtain official certification.
- US Soccer Federation Government — Adheres to US Soccer Federation standards for referees including the Code of Ethics and certification requirements.
- US Soccer Learning Center Partner — Directs referees to the US Soccer Learning Center for official certification and recertification courses.
- USSF Government — Certifies referees and sets standards for sanctioned games; LISRA follows USSF certification and assignment protocols.
- USSF Government — Granted LISRA direct affiliation and full representation after regional reorganization under Eastern N.Y. Soccer Association.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuous Education and Practical Scenario Trainingmethodology: practical_advice_trainingBy delivering recurring, practical, and scenario-based training alongside accessible educational resources, referees improve decision-making and performance because repeated exposure to real-game situations strengthens judgment and rule application under pressure.
- Integrated Referee Development Modelmethodology: integrated_referee_trainingBy combining classroom instruction, on-field training, physical fitness conditioning, and game assessments, referees develop comprehensive competence and readiness for higher levels of play because holistic, multi-modal training builds both technical knowledge and practical stamina.
- Peer Mentorship for Referee Integration and Performancemethodology: peer_mentorshipBy pairing experienced referees with new referees through structured mentorship and peer networks, the organization improves on-field decision-making, confidence, and retention because personalized guidance and knowledge transfer accelerate professional socialization and reduce isolation.