Mechanics Manuals
Everything you need to know about Required Uniform and Equipment, Game Administration, Chain Crew and Clock Operator Instructions, and extensive coverage of the proper mechanics for every type of play including Free Kick, Scrimmage Play, Pass Play, Run Play, Scrimmage Kick, etc.
- 3-Man Mechanics Manual (2015)
- 4-Man Mechanics Manual (2016)
- 5-Man Mechanics Manual (2017)
- 7-Man Mechanics Manual (2017)
- 7-Man Mechanics Manual – Pregame (2017)
General Instructions
- Back Judge (new 08/25/2016)
- Guidlines of an Excellent Crew Mate (new 08/25/2016)
- Syllabus for 2nd Year Officials (new 08/25/2016)
- Common Sense – Axioms Tested Principles of Football Officiating
- Common Sense and Good Judgment (Summary Version)
- Common Sense – Categories of Holding
- Communication and Field Presence for Crew Chiefs
- Crew Chief Preseason Goals Suggestions
- Line Judge (LJ) Mechanics Presentation (Tim Podraza)
- Pop Warner Referee Clinic
- Pre-Game Referee
- General Instructions for Clock Operators
- General Instructions for Football Line-to-Gain Crews
- 5-Man Run Zone Coverage
- 7-Man Passing Keys
- Officiating Guidelines – Sunglasses
Pre-Snap Routines
- Tim Podraza Concentration Routine
- Presnap and Dead Ball – Back Judge Session (Bonus Meeting)
- Presnap Routine – Scrimmage Play
Coaches Game Cards
The referee will fill in the blocks, print the form on card stock, cut and fold, then hand to head coaches. Steve Coover’s email is on the card so coaches can send him a report.