To provide Veterans an opportunity to integrate back into their communities through sports officiating.
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Join our mission to support veterans in their transition to civilian life through sports
Our scholarship program provides a uniform starter kit, NASO membership, and dues reimbursement.
Become a mentor, partner organization, or volunteer. Help us expand our impact and support more veterans in their transition.
Support our mission with a tax-deductible donation. Every contribution helps us provide more scholarships to veterans.
Sports officiating provides veterans with a unique opportunity to use their leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to make quick decisions under pressure in a civilian context.
Utilize natural leadership abilities in community sports settings
Work around other commitments with part-time officiating opportunities
Make a positive difference in youth and community sports programs
Leading the way in veteran empowerment through sports officiating across America
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“Becoming an official has taught me to be more non-judgmental about all aspects of life on and off the field. This is especially important now in the crazy era of 2020, with many differences of opinions on numerous topics, I try to understand the viewpoints positive and negative of current events and situations, and not be boisterous about my opinions with others. Trying to show impartial understanding and compassion by listening as others vent out their frustrations…READ MORE
“It has been said, if you want to get back on the field after your playing days, be an official. I am blessed to have a supportive wife (Deborah) and college aged son (Benjamin) who encourage me to be as actively involved as I can. Since becoming a Football Official and a member of the New Mexico Officials Association, I have branched out to Volleyball and Baseball. Battlefields2Ballfields has been there…READ MORE
