KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- One month after jumping into action to save a referee's life in the middle of a UW-Parkside Soccer game, those who stepped in to help are being recognized for their heroism.

 “For the guys on the team it was certainly quite an experience, so it’s just nice that we all could pitch in on that day and do the right thing," said Jaime Le Comte, a UW-Parkside Men’s Soccer player.

It was a moment of reflection and celebration for the quick response from UW-Parkside's Soccer team and its staff, after referee Olu Waseyiafuwape, collapsed mid game in September.

 “I just did what I would hope everyone would do around that situation," said Comte. "Obviously, I saw him go down in front of me and I just sort of blacked out and my instincts took over."

Comte was the first one at Waseyiafuwape's side calling out for help. That’s when the team's assistant athletic trainer, Kaela Johnson jumped into action to perform life saving measures.

 “The day was kind of a whirlwind in the end of it, but everyone came together, just working as a team doing their individual roles to help save the ref's life,” said Johnson.

The American Heart Association acknowledged their bravery with Heartsaver Hero Awards, saying their preparedness saved Waseyiafuwape's life.

"They jumped in." said Katie Connolly, the executive director of the American Heart Association. "They did CPR, they got an AED, called 911, all the correct steps in the chain of survival. The national average is that you have a 10% chance of survival when you go into cardiac arrest and once CPR started immediately, it can double, if not triple the person's chance of survival."

Comte says it's a moment the team will never forget. He says it inspired him to become CPR certified, so if there's a next time, he's ready.

“From that situation, we just hope that student athletes, anyone involved in any facet of life go and get some CPR training because it’s so simple," said Comte. "It’s so quick. I did mine in 15 minutes and now I could hope to save a life and play a part.”

Waseyiafuwape continues to recover and says he's focusing on his healing and taking things one day at a time, while spending time with his loved ones.