Behind the Black & Blue: Pete Dragan

Posted on: September 18, 2026

Behind the Black & Blue

Get to know one of the familiar faces around CMFSC — Pete Dragan!

What is your nickname?

My 4 grandkids call me 'Gra-Gra' which has stuck ever since the 1st grandchild began to speak, and could not pronounce the word grandpa

What is your role at CMFSC?

Head Referee

How long have you been part of CMFSC?

Since 2011...time flies...

Who's your favourite soccer team?

Manchester United - grew up idolizing Georgie Best when he played for United and have followed the team since then.

What position did (or do) you play?

Midfield...way back in time!!

Coffee or Smoothie

☕️Coffee

Beach or mountains?

🏝️Beach

Do you have a favourite soccer memory?

Very proud of the referees who developed at CMF and then attained Regional, Provincial, and National level certification.

What's your favourite thing about soccer?

Working with grassroots referees and watching their development progress.

Grass or Turf?

Grass

Cats or Dogs?

Dogs

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received from a coach or teammate?

Anticipate the next phase of play and be ready.

What emoji represents your personality on vs. off the field?

🤚on field and 👏off.

What's your go to pump up song?

AC/DC – Thunderstruck

Do you have a go to vacation spot?

Maui - beautiful beaches/sunsets

Who has been the biggest influence on your soccer journey?

Watching and studying FIFA referee Pierluigi Collina has been a great influence in my development pathway.

If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

🍕Pizza

What's your favourite TV show?

Seinfeld...still laughing 30 years later!!