Officials Library
Additional instructional materials can be found in the archive section.
Information
General
Ten Commandments for Successful Football Officiating by Jerry Seeman -- Former NFL Supervisor of Officials
The Next One by Don Carey 2022
PAC-12 ODP Off Season Clinic - Professionalism by Michael Mothershed 2018
Common Sense and Good Judgment Approach to Officiating 2018
Philosophies 2018
When in Question 2018
Common Sense and Good Judgement 2009
Rule 13 Tested Principles of Football Officiating 2008
First and Second Year Officials
Youth Football
Film Review
Self-Evaluation
Performance Standards, Advancement and Observers
Path to Officiating in the NCAA and NFL 2023
Observer Program - List of Characteristics and Events 2021
NFL Qualities of Potential Candidates 2019
Motivation, Aspirations and Goals 2019
It’s my Path by Tim Podraza 2019
Random Thoughts on Succeeding in Officiating by Jack Wood 2016
Big Ten Criteria by Dave Parry 2016
The Observer's Perspective - What Observers Look For 2011
Advancement in Football Officiating by Jim Farmer 2011
CFO West Performance Standards 2010
Do's and Don'ts Personal Observer Notes by Steve Coover 2008
Preparation
Basics of Officiating by Doug Suhl 2021
Lessons Learned from Officiating by Scott Reilly 2020
Professionalism & Preparing for the Game by Rod Ammari 2020
Perception 2020
Expectations of Excellence by Steve Coover 2019
Consistency by Mike Weseloh 2018
Football Officiating Fundamentals 2015
WAC Clinic - Field Exercise 2011
8 Ways to become an Excellent Official
Improving Judgement by Brian O'Cain
Crew Guidelines
Crew Checklist by Scott Carroll 2023
Characteristics of an Outstanding Football Officiating Crew 2022
Qualities of an Excellent Crew Mate 2021
Crew Communication Guidelines 2019
The SDCFOA Crew Concept 2018
Communication and Field Presence 2018
The Most Vulnerable Times for a Football Official 2015
Before the Game, Halftime, After the Game 2014
Crew Guidelines by Cal Evans
Chain Crew Guidelines
Clock Operator Guidelines
Pre-Snap Routines
Pre-Game Outlines
Post-Season Preparation
Mechanics
Coverages
Rules
Kicking Game
Fouls
General Fouls
Penalty Enforcement
Dead Ball
Holding
Defensive Pass Interference
5-Person Mechanics
Mechanics
Crew Chief/Referee
Crew Chief Manual of Responsibilities by Steve Coover 2023
Crew Chief Performance Self-Assessment by Steve Coover 2023
Referee/Back Judge Relationship by Ted Schiess 2022
Referee Performance 2022
Communication and Field Presence for Crew Chiefs by Mike Weseloh 2021
Referee - Post-Draft Action Items 2019
National Referee Conference - Leadership 101 by Mike Cannon and Michael Mothershed 2019
Crew Chief Preseason Goals Suggestions 2018
Keys to Success at the Referee Position - Starting out as a Referee by Michael Mothershed and Matt Austin 2018
Referee Workshop by Steve Coover 2018
Pre-Season Crew Chief Performance Self-Assessment 2018
Crew Chief Pre-Season Goals 2017
Crew Chief Performance Post-Assessment 2016
Referee Position by Chris Coyte 2015
Referee Checklist 2015
Referee Presentation 2015
NFL Crew Chief Manual 2008
Working the Referee Position by Steve Coover 2007
Umpire
Position Clinic - The Umpire by Ed Blick, Scott Carroll and Mike Gunzelman 2022
Umpire and Line of Scrimmage Collaborative Mechanics 2019
Umpire Clinic by Bill Bishop 2018
Umpire Sequence by Ed Blick 2018
Umpire Mechanics by Jay Drewry 2017
Umpire - Training Notes 2016
Umpire Bonus Clinic 2014
Umpire Duties and Keys High School 5-Person by Garth DeFelice 2013
Head Linesman
Line Judge
Line of Scrimmage Outline by Zack Marble 2021
Concentration Routine for Line Judge - Scrimmage Plays by Tim Podraza 2020
Umpire and Line of Scrimmage Collaborative Mechanics 2019
Line Judge and Back Judge Clinic Getting our Calls Correct 2017
Line Judge Tips by Jacob Wittler 2017
Line Judge Mechanics by Tim Podraza 2015
Back Judge
Working the Back Judge by Mark Halby with Don Carey 2023
Referee/Back Judge Relationship by Ted Schiess 2022
Back Judge Clinic by John Downing 2021
Playoff Preparation Back Judge Breakout Session 2018
Back Judge Clinic 2018
Line Judge and Back Judge Clinic Getting our Calls Correct 2017
Back Judge by John Downing 2016
Back Judge Notes 2016
Pre-Snap Routine and Dead Ball Officiating - Back Judge Session 2015
