R.I. Soccer Coaches Assn. Names Top Referee Award After Sen. Lombardi — Inducted into Hall of Fame
Saturday, December 14, 2019
The Rhode Island Soccer Coaches Association inducted Senator Frank Lombardi to the organization’s Hall of Fame and renamed their Official of the Year award after him.
“This has all been very humbling. I’ve worked hard for years in youth soccer, and I’m tremendously honored to be recognized by the coaches. I hope to continue to work to earn this honor,” said Lombardi.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe induction took place during the organization's annual dinner on Sunday.
Lombardi in Soccer
Lombardi has been officiating youth soccer for more than 25 years.
He has been named referee of the year eight times.
“Frank is very well respected by the coaches. He has a way with him when he’s officiating. He’s approachable, has firm control over the game; and whenever he speaks to the kids at the beginning of the game, he has a calming influence. He’s worked really hard to promote youth soccer in the state,” said Richard Grenier, who served as president of the Soccer Coaches Association for 12 years and is the group’s historian.
Lombardi currently serves as the president of the Rhode Island Soccer Officials Association.
He will now be responsible for nominating three referees for the new Frank Lombardi Award.
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