COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 30, 2024) – USA Volleyball is announcing a new program to produce more high-level referees for all disciplines and aspects of the sport.
The National Officials Development Program (NODP) will be dedicated to identifying, recruiting and accelerating the development of high-potential referees to strengthen officiating at regional, national and international levels.
Referees participating in NODP will receive targeted evaluations using the “RISE” framework – Reflect, Implement, Set Goals and Evaluate – to enhance their skills and prepare them for higher certifications.
Participants will also be invited to specific national-level events where they will receive advanced training from referee coaches. They will also work with high-level national and international referees.
The NODP will seek to build a stronger officiating foundation by providing tailored feedback and coaching to referees at various levels including provisional, regional, junior national and national.
The NODP will also serve as a pathway for referees to achieve Junior National, National, NORCECA and FIVB certifications.
NODP for indoor officials will launch in 2024-25. The NODP for beach officials will launch in 2025.
Get more information about the program on the USA Volleyball website (.pdf).
Get more information about officiating for USA Volleyball on the officials web page.