Kansas State Student Officials Organization

Providing opportunities to student officials and alumni of one the nation's premier sport official development programs

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

We are very proud of the work our students do. A testament to their efforts! #TheMachine

[Joanna Chadwick @joannachadwick]

The Derby girls-KMC and Derby boys-East officiating crew was one of the best crews I've seen in a long time.

All three K-State students. Two were 20, one was 22.

Watch their film.

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

More History Made!

#MachineMade Alumna @Tay_Darr has been hired into the @TheMIAA as the first full-time Female Football official in conference history!

We are proud of all that she has accomplished and cannot wait to see what more is in store for this outstanding woman!

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Mason Schartz, Josh Schmidt, and Quincy Smith repped #TheMachine at the @NIRSAChamp Basketball Nat’l Tournament. Mason worked a Semi and Josh & Quincy both worked Champ games.

Quincy was named an All-American, making him the first 2 sport AA official in program history!

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Congratulations to alumnus Gavin Darr (Pictured; center-right), as he was recently hired as an Umpire into Conference USA Football! #MachineMade

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

We are beyond excited to announce that program alumnus Nate Cearley has been hired into the NBA G League!

Congratulations to Nate and thank you for everything you have done for our program!

Good luck and #LongLiveTheMachine!

[Kyler Stein @kylerstein_33]

Gonna miss you, Jon. A day scheduled with you were the best days. Jon always had a smile on his face, an infectious energy and the best mullet I’ve ever seen. Fly High, man! ❤️

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of IM Supervisor Jonathan Sommerfeld.

Jon was a tireless worker, an excellent mentor, and - above all else - an amazing human being.

We are thankful to have been part of his life & will forever celebrate his spirit. We love you, Jono

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

We haven't gotten to do this in a long time but....

SOUND THE ALARM!!!!

HUGE congratulations to our own @quincysmith1221 and Joshua Schmidt as they were hired into the MIAA (NCAA DII) for football!

#MachineMade

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Congrats to our own alum Nate Cearley as he referees the NBA Combine game at 4:15 PM CDT today on ESPN 2!!

#MachineMade

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Congratulations to program alum @TeaWhyYouS as he was selected to work the inaugural @kcacsports Women's Flag Football Conference Championship today!

#MachineMade #NAIAWflag

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our own Josh Schmidt in earning the KJCCC Rookie Football Official of the Year award! #MachineMade

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

On this #InternationalWomensDay , We celebrate the incredible #MachineMade women that have left their mark on our program. Without their great work, our program would not be what it is today!

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Congratulations to our program leader @TJBurroughs4 for being named the first College Women's Flag Football Coordinator of Officials for the @kcacsports in @NAIA!

#MachineMade

[Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference @kcacsports]

Tyler Burroughs has been named the KCAC Coordinator of Officials for Women's Flag Football! https://t.co/U1AydwfPvL #NAIAWFLAG

@sportsinkansas @KansasPregame @KansasSportsNet @OklaSports_Joey @NAIA

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Ladies and Gents... We have our first PRO ATHLETE amongst our ranks!

Congratulations to @b_entz8 ! #MachineMade #FaceOfTwoPrograms

[KC Current @thekccurrent]

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡!

With the 38th pick in the draft, Kansas City selects Brookelynn Entz (@b_entz8) from Newton, Kansas. Welcome to the club! #WePlayForKC

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Even though team Intramural Sports aren't happening, our members are still putting their work in!

16(!!) Current and former members worked @KSHSAA playoff football last Friday across the state and many will do so again in the second round this Friday!

#TheMachine

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

We are #TheMachine and we approve this message

[Scott Goodheart @goody_scott]

The need of officials continues to grow. A great place to start could be your local Rec Dept, or a college student with your college intramural dept or your local school. ⁦@ksoasports⁩ ⁦⁦@KSHSAA⁩

#Fortheloveofthegame #NewTeamNewUniform https://t.co/Sk4RKCp2jz

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Be #IntramuralMade

[Wichita State Sport Programs @WSUSportProgram]

We might know a place to get you started and experience officiating to become a KSHSAA official.

If you are an official, what do you enjoy most about being an official?

https://t.co/HQCQNSdUVh

#ShocksPlay @KSHSAA @_KSSOO

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Congratulations to alumnus @Dyno_11 in being awarded the 2019 MIAA (NCAA DII) Rookie Football Official of the Year Award!

Gavin makes the third KSSOO member or alumnus to win this award in the past three years #MachineMade

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Hey look! It's member @nellyfish_13 being featured on @referee_rant !

https://t.co/29rxVvLzRr

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Our last #MachineMadeSeniorSupervisor is Mr. Lars Quincke!

Lars is from Pforzheim, Germany and graduated with a B.A. in Music Performance - Piano.

Lars's problem-solving skills, work ethic, and commitment to our program won him the 2020 IM Employee of the year. Thank you Lars!

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

For our last series of #MachineMadeSeniors, we present our Supervisors who graduated either last fall or today (not including Nate, who got the birthday shoutout)......

[Kansas State Student Officials Organization @_KSSOO]

Our next #MachineMadeSeniorSupervisor is Mr. Trevor McCune!

Trevor comes from El Dorado, KS and graduated with a B.A. in Educational Studies

Trevor was an Iron Man, working all the time and offering his football expertise to all that would listen. Thank you, Trevor!