Purpose

The San Diego County Football Officials Association (SDCFOA) provides certified football officials for CIF High School, Pop Warner, AYF and flag football throughout San Diego County.

The purpose of the Association shall be to:

  • Provide quality football officiating service.

  • Maintain and strive to improve the service through an education and training program.

  • Promote fair play and sportsmanship among people involved in football contests.

  • Encourage good fellowship among members of the Association and others interested in football.

Mission

The mission of the San Diego County Football Officials Association is as follows:

  • To maintain the highest standards of football officiating,

  • To provide the means for a correct and consistent interpretation of the football rules,

  • To develop the most effective and efficient mechanics and football philosophies,

  • To develop new football officials at the Youth and High School level, then educate and mentor them with the highest standards of ethics,

  • To promote close professional relationships among our members,

  • To secure cooperation and understanding throughout the entire interscholastic community to include: (inter-scholastic and youth football athletic officers, sportswriters, coaches, players, and officials),

  • To further the interests of football by fostering the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.

We are also a source to cultivate and maintain relationships within the global community by sponsoring and contributing to youth football fund, scholarship fund and other community involvement.

The President Message 

SDCFOA - Welcome to the 2026 season!

It is an honor to serve as President of an organization built on integrity, commitment, and a shared passion for the game. Our officials play a critical role in ensuring that football is conducted fairly, safely, and with respect at every level. The standard we set on and off the field reflects not only on ourselves, but on the association as a whole.

Our foremost goal is professionalism. This means consistent training, accountability, strong communication, and support for one another. Whether you are a veteran official or just beginning your journey, professionalism is the foundation that earns trust from schools, leagues, and communities.

Our future depends on recruitment and development. We are committed to attracting new officials, mentoring them, and creating an environment where they can grow with confidence and pride. Every member has the opportunity—and responsibility—to help strengthen the next generation of officials and ensure the long-term success of our association.

Looking ahead, my top priority for 2026 is clear: securing a fair and competitive contract for all officials. Our preparation, professionalism, and dedication deserve to be recognized. Achieving this goal will require unity, engagement, and a strong collective voice as we advocate for the value of our work.

A tremendous thank you to our ongoing President, Robin House, for his unwavering leadership, and to our Officers and Board whose tireless efforts keep our association strong and moving forward.

To my fellow officials, your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence define who we are. Together, by upholding the high SDCFOA standards, supporting one another, and investing in the future, we will continue to strengthen this association and the game we serve. Welcome to another season of growth, unity, and excellence!

Ted Schiess – President

Class of 2004

SDCFOA Supports Worthy Causes

The SDCFOA is a source to cultivate and maintain relationships within the global community by sponsoring and contributing to youth football fund, scholarship fund and other community involvement.

The Fund has provided financial assistance to players, coaches and officials that did not have sufficient health insurance coverage to protect them in their time of need. In most cases, the injury was so serious that the primary health insurance did not provide coverage for items such as crutches, wheelchairs, physical therapy rehabilitation, and transportation.

Annually, the FUND will award the “George A. Schutte Memorial Scholarship” and other “Kickoff” scholarships to deserving high school senior football players that have been nominated by his/her coach having demonstrated that the individual has attained a high degree of academic, athletic, community and leadership abilities. 

Since 1998, the Fund and the San Diego County Football Officials have provided thousands of dollars in financial assistance to numerous players, coaches, and officials. The Fund awards grants based upon financial need as our funding permits. Every football season, the financial needs of the youth football community out-pace our available funding.

SDCFOA supports the Battlefields to Ballfields mission. We had 12 officials sign up to work football last year through this remarkable organization.

The Foundation will provide scholarships to veterans who return from defending our country with an opportunity to get integrated back into their community through officiating.

Those who have been involved in officiating already have felt the joy of stepping out onto the field. With it comes a great sense of value that leaves one with a feeling of accomplishment.  

In serving in the military, and in officiating, there’s the common bond of being a member of a team and creating order out of chaos. Battlefields to Ballfields will provide these veterans with an opportunity to hone their newfound officiating skills and participate in something that will give them a new sense of self-worth along with the ability to make some extra income.