School and College Officials Association, Inc. (SCOA)
71st Anniversary (1950 - 2021)
Incorporated February 23, 1967
Chapter of New Jersey Soccer Officials Association
Sanctioned by New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)
The SCOA Vision
We envision SCOA as the leading professional organization in New Jersey that officiates and promotes the game of high school soccer in Essex, Hudson, Morris, Union and Warren Counties.
Our primary mission is to train and maintain high school soccer officials at the highest proficiency possible.
Charter Members
SCOA was established in 1950 as a New Jersey organization for high school and college soccer officials. When high school and college soccer officiating were separated into distinct organizations...
Honorary Members
Honorary Members are not participating members of the Association, but rather honorees of SCOA who are recognized or their outstanding achievements or contributions.
| Honorary Members |
| Robert A. Holzschuh |
| David R. Klein |
Person of the Year
First initiated in 1966 to recognize and honor a member of SCOA for dedicated, distinguished and meritorious service to officiating and the game of soccer.
| Year | Member |
| 2024 |
Leo Spirito Award
First initiated in 2009 to acknowledge contributions to SCOA and soccer.
| Year | Recipient |
| 2024 | Bob Fordyce |
| 2023 | Kristofer Pogorzelski |
| 2022 |
President's Award
Recipients of this award are the President's selections for outstanding contributions in service to SCOA and its Members.
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
| 2024 | Steve Tague | 2024 | Mike Bruchac |
| 2023 | Joel Stein | 2023 | Patrick Tillyer |
| 2022 | Nathaniel Hirschman | 2022 | Robert Fordyce |
| 2021 | Enrique Zuniga | 2021 | Eugene Listwan |
| 2020 | Gerlad Chrusz | 2020 | Andy Stern |
Otto Haas Award
Presented to schools who have shown outstanding sportsmanship.
| Year | Boys | Girls |
| 2024 | Montclair HS | Morris Hills HS |
| 2023 | Madison HS | Hanover Park HS |
Member Achievements
Fred Coggins
1950-SCOA Founding Member
1964-NISOA Hall of Fame Inductee
1965-SCOA Secretary Emeritus Bestowed
Joe Triano
1964-NISOA Hall of Fame Inductee
Outstanding Efforts as...
NJSIAA NFHS Soccer Official of the Year
Each year the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association selects an Official of the Year for Boys and an Official of the Year for Girls. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of...
SCOA Constitution and By-Laws
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I-Name
This organization shall be known as the School and College Officials Association. (SCOA).
ARTICLE II-Objectives
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To promote the game of soccer and...