Ethan Buzzell
Oakville,ON
Summary
I am a dynamic sports official with a proven track record at Oakville Soccer Club, Baseball Oakville, and the Oakville Referee Association, excelling in conflict resolution and promoting fair play. Skilled in quick decision-making and diplomatic communication, I effectively manage high-pressure situations while ensuring safety and sportsmanship. Additionally, I am a strong and dedicated student, as I participate in the pre-IB program at my school and in grade 9 maintained a 94% average, boasting marks such as a 97% in geography, a 98% in math, and a 98% in French.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer Referee
Oakville Soccer Club
Oakville, ON
12.2024 - Current
- Manage conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
- Promote fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
- Monitor and manage soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
- Strengthen teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with assistant referees to make accurate offside calls or identify foul play incidents outside my line of sight.
- Develop strong communication skills through regular interaction with players, coaches, assistant referees, fourth officials, and assessors during games.
- Manag conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
Hockey Timekeeper
Oakville Referee Association
Oakville, ON
07.2024 - Current
- Taught myself how to use various scoreboards and apps to properly and accurately record scores.
- Balance an online software, paper game sheets, and several different models of scoreboards all while keeping up with the game.
Baseball Umpire
Baseball Oakville
Oakville, ON
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Handled questions from athletes and coaches regarding specific scenarios and calls.
- Promoted fair play by consistently enforcing baseball rules throughout matches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
OakvilleSkills
- Patience and tolerance
- Quick thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Respectfulness
- Judgment calls
- Handling complaints
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Accomplishments
Although minor, in elementary school I recieved both Student of the Year and the HCDSB Student Award of Excellence. Student of the Year at my school is given to a student who displays the HCDSB values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and is chosen by teachers at the school from the graduating class. The HCDSB Student Award of Excellence is given to one student from the graduating class each school each year to a student who "has demonstrated outstanding qualities in Catholic leadership, family commitment, involvement in school affairs and community activities."
Timeline
Soccer Referee
Oakville Soccer Club
12.2024 - Current
Hockey Timekeeper
Oakville Referee Association
07.2024 - Current
Baseball Umpire
Baseball Oakville
05.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School