stars and Stripes Basketball Officials Association (SSOA) is a basketball officials association whose mission is to provide training to officials who have the desire to improve their skills, both on and off the court. SSOA gives its members opportunities to train year-round, through the use of technology, and constant feedback in a constructive setting. The creation of an officials camp has added another strength to its growing list of accomplishments. We provide a product to our client that is second to none. SSOA's members have experience in all different levels of basketball, including Collegiate and High School, and both men and women. 

SSOA has approximately 200 members. Most of these members work in other Associations through the VA, MD, DC area in both college and high school. Most members belong to IAABO with their respective high school associations. SSOA provides them the training they need to become stronger officials when working in their other games. SSOA services both Leagues and Tournaments. It works primarily in Northern VA, but has provided services in DC and some parts of MD. SSOA provides officials primarily for AAU Tournaments, but also works recreation leagues, both youth and adults.