A lifelong volleyball enthusiast, Reginald played competitively from 1984 to 1991 before dedicating himself fully to refereeing. His journey was not without challenges. After completing his first international referee course in 1990 in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he did not receive enough international match assignments to earn certification. He often joked about being the “eternal Candidate International Referee,” yet he never gave up.
A turning point came in 2001 during the World Championship qualifiers in Santo Domingo, where he met Mr. Perez Vento, Chairman of the NORCECA Referee Commission. Encouraged to attend the international referee course in Buenos Aires later that year, Reginald followed the advice—and it changed the trajectory of his career. In Buenos Aires, amid the global shock of the 9/11 attacks, he completed the course and officiated as First Referee in the South American Women’s Volleyball Championship finals between Argentina and Brazil, marking his emergence on the international stage.
He went on to officiate across CAZOVA, ECVA, NORCECA, and Pan American Cup tournaments, representing Sint Maarten throughout the Caribbean, the Americas, and beyond. His leadership roles include:
Reginald credits mentors such as José “Papo” Caraballos of Puerto Rico, the late Randy Heath of Suriname, and Mr. Guy Bradburry of Canada for shaping his development as a referee administrator. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence, service, and the strengthening of institutions and athletes across the Caribbean.
