Next Level Officiating was founded by Seth Ferguson to bridge the widening gap in referee development.

After a career spanning Junior, Major Junior, and Professional hockey — including National Gold Medal games and obtaining his prestigious Level 6 certification — Seth realized a frustrating truth: the current system is leaving young talent untapped.

Between shrinking association budgets and a lack of modern resources, most officials are being taught 1990s systems that simply don't match the speed and skill of today’s game.

Seth started where you are right now. He’s experienced the "supervision gap" firsthand and knows exactly what it’s like to have the drive to succeed but lack the roadmap to get there. He’s been a supervisor, he’s been a pro, and he’s seen the game from every angle.

Our Mission is simple: We provide the modern technical teaching, fitness benchmarks, and elite mindset training that the traditional system can’t. We don't just teach the rules...

We install the system that helps you master the game and advance your career.