About LBIVSRA

Developing confident soccer referees through training, mentorship, and match assignments across Long Beach and San Diego.

An indoor classroom-style referee workshop scene without people, showing rows of neatly arranged chairs facing a large screen that displays a paused frame of a soccer match. On the tables in front of the chairs lie open law-of-the-game handbooks, notebooks, whistles, and brightly colored training cones. Along one wall, a whiteboard is filled with hand-drawn field diagrams and arrows. Soft overhead lighting combines with daylight from tall side windows, producing an evenly lit, modern learning environment. The camera is positioned at the back of the room with a wide-angle lens, capturing depth and symmetry. The photographic realism, clean lines, and organized space communicate serious education, mentorship, and professional growth for referees at all stages within a Southern California nonprofit association.
A close-up, low-angle view of the center circle of a sunlit soccer field, where a precise, white referee’s spray line curves crisply over the vibrant green grass, next to a carefully placed match ball. In the background, blurred corner flags, subtle hints of coastal haze, and distant palm silhouettes suggest a Southern California setting. The warm, late-afternoon light creates a dynamic interplay of highlights on the ball’s textured surface and soft shadows in the grass, evoking anticipation before kickoff. The photographic composition uses a shallow depth of field and a slightly tilted perspective for energy and movement, symbolizing competitive match assignments and the high standards of professionalism and integrity upheld by a dedicated referee association.

Building Referees, Leaders, Community

Founded by veteran officials, LBIVSRA is a nonprofit dedicated to training, mentoring, and assigning referees of all ages throughout the Long Beach and Imperial Valley–San Diego corridor, grounded in integrity, professionalism, and a passion for the game.

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Our Leadership

A pristine, freshly lined soccer field in Southern California photographed at golden hour, with two bright yellow referee flags and a neatly placed whistle resting on the lush green touchline. In the mid-ground, portable goals and training cones are arranged in organized patterns, suggesting an upcoming referee training session. Palm trees and a hint of an urban Long Beach skyline are softly blurred in the distance. Warm, low sunlight casts long, crisp shadows and gentle highlights on the grass, creating a professional, inspiring atmosphere. Shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field and photographic realism, the composition uses the rule of thirds to draw attention to the tools of the referee’s trade, symbolizing preparedness, integrity, and development.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Board President guiding LBIVSRA’s vision, partnerships, and standards across Long Beach and San Diego.

An array of well-worn referee jerseys in different sizes neatly hung on a metal rack inside a modern training facility, with smaller youth-sized shirts alongside standard adult ones, all in vivid yellow, black, and bright green. Below them, rows of polished referee shoes and carefully aligned whistles and flags rest on wooden benches. The room features neutral walls with large windows overlooking a bright, green Long Beach soccer complex. Soft, diffused daylight enters, creating a calm, focused ambiance with gentle shadows. Captured at eye level with moderate depth of field, the composition emphasizes inclusivity and progression, visually representing pathways for youth and female officials within a professional, supportive nonprofit environment in photographic realism.

Mateo García

CTO

Former FIFA assistant referee leading training design, instructor development, and advanced assessments for emerging officials.

A pristine, freshly lined soccer field in Southern California photographed at golden hour, with two bright yellow referee flags and a neatly placed whistle resting on the lush green touchline. In the mid-ground, portable goals and training cones are arranged in organized patterns, suggesting an upcoming referee training session. Palm trees and a hint of an urban Long Beach skyline are softly blurred in the distance. Warm, low sunlight casts long, crisp shadows and gentle highlights on the grass, creating a professional, inspiring atmosphere. Shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field and photographic realism, the composition uses the rule of thirds to draw attention to the tools of the referee’s trade, symbolizing preparedness, integrity, and development.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

Youth Program Coordinator mentoring new referees, supporting parents, and building safe, age-appropriate assignments.

A serene, early-morning view of a Long Beach coastal soccer complex, with multiple pristine fields stretching toward a faintly visible ocean horizon and distant cranes from the port. In the foreground, a small, locked equipment cart is parked beside the touchline, its open top revealing folded referee uniforms, brightly colored flags, and neatly coiled communication headsets. Cool, bluish dawn light gradually warms as the sun rises, casting long, soft shadows across the dewy grass and creating a hopeful, aspirational mood. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus throughout, the photographic image emphasizes the scale of opportunity and the community reach of a regional nonprofit referee association preparing officials for a full day of matches and development.

Leila Haddad

Designer

Female Referee Program lead, championing inclusion, leadership opportunities, and tailored support for women officials.

Reviews

A dedicated referee analysis station set up in a quiet corner of a modern office-like environment, featuring a large monitor showing a paused offside scenario, a laptop with open match statistics, and a notebook covered in meticulous handwritten evaluation notes. On the desk sit a pair of neatly folded referee jerseys and a lanyard with an ID badge hinting at official certification. Neutral-toned walls and a window overlooking a distant soccer field create context. Soft, diffused afternoon daylight gently illuminates the workspace, with subtle reflections on the screens and a calm, concentrated mood. Photographed from an oblique angle with moderate depth of field in photographic realism, the composition communicates professionalism, continuous education, and structured mentorship within the referee association.

Aya Nakamura

LBIVSRA turned my love for soccer into a pathway to officiate high-level matches with confidence, mentors, and clear expectations.

A meticulously arranged referee training table set up on the edge of a synthetic turf soccer field, featuring a tablet displaying a tactical field diagram, a set of brightly colored laminated referee cards, a digital watch, and neatly stacked match reports. Behind the table, the stadium-style bleachers of a Southern California community field and tall light posts fade into soft focus. Late afternoon natural light creates a clean, even illumination with subtle reflections on the tablet screen and gentle shadows under the objects. Photographed from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus on the table and a blurred background, the scene conveys an organized, educational atmosphere and the professionalism of a nonprofit referee association dedicated to mentorship and learning.

Mateo García

Our leagues rely on LBIVSRA for professional, well-prepared referees who communicate clearly and model respect for players, coaches, and families.