Said
(Say-eed) joined the United States Indoor Soccer Association as its Director
of Officials in 1999. An Egyptian native, Said started his soccer officiating
career in 1982 with the United States Soccer Federation and the National Intercollegiate
Soccer Officials Association.
His professional
indoor soccer experience includes the World Indoor Soccer League (1999 - pres.),
Toys 'R' Us Victory Tour (US Women's National Team vs. the World Team; 1999),
the World Indoor Championship (Mexico City, Mexico; 1997), Continental Indoor
Soccer League (1993 - 1997), and Major Indoor Soccer League (1982 - 1992). Said
has also extensive experience both refereeing and training for youth and amateur
recreational and competitive leagues and tournaments, including for private
indoor facilities, regional soccer associations, and the Boys & Girls Club of
America, within and outside of his home state of California. Said received
his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Hellwan University, Cairo, Egypt
(1974), and his Masters of Business Administration from National University
in San Diego, California (1998). He and his wife Lili and daughter Paulene live
in Carlsbad, California (San Diego County). <- Back
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