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 Larry
graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1927 and soon
after became the universities first soccer coach, a position he
held for 37 years.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1978 |
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Born:
June
23, 1903 - Rockland, MA |
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Died: December 20, 1970 |
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As professor of physical
education at U-Mass he also coached many other sports with great success. A
founder member of the New England Intercollegiate Soccer League, he served
as that organization's secretary for four years, joined the National Soccer
Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in its first year and was NSCAA
president in 1947. He was also the moving force behind the formation of the
National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials of America (NISOA).
NISOA Career
 42 Years Soccer Coach at University of
Massachusetts. 1942 Helped organize Pioneer Valley ISOA. 1945 Developed Dual System of Officiating. 1947‑50 Secretary‑Treasurer Pioneer Valley ISOA. 1953 NSCAA Honor Award. 1955 Coordinated New England Regional Clinics for
Coaches and Referees. 1957 Formed New England ISOA. 1959‑60 Coordinator Referee Evaluation System. 1960‑64 Revised College Rule Book Format. 1963 Considered the "Father of NISOA". Established First Referee
Assignment Committee for Soccer Officials. 1964 Developed First Soccer Officiating Mechanics
Film. 1967 NISOA Honor Award. 2001 NISOA Hall of Fame Inductee. 1968 NEISOA Life Member.
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