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
PAC-12 ODP Off Season Clinic - Professionalism
Common Sense and Good Judgment Approach to Officiating
Philosophies
When in Question
Common Sense and Good Judgement
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
Observer Program - List of Characteristics and Events
NFL Qualities of Potential Candidates
Motivation, Aspirations and Goals
It’s my Path
Random Thoughts on Succeeding in Officiating
Big Ten Criteria
The Observer's Perspective - What Observers Look For
Advancement in Football Officiating
CFO West Performance Standards
Do's and Don'ts Personal Observer Notes
Preparation
Why are We so Good
Hodge Podge of Material for Officiating Football
Basics of Officiating
Lessons Learned from Officiating
Professionalism & Preparing for the Game
Perception
Expectations of Excellence
Consistency
Football Officiating Fundamentals
WAC Clinic - Field Exercise
8 Ways to become an Excellent Official
Improving Judgement
Officials Mechanics Handout
Crew Guidelines
Crew Checklist
Characteristics of an Outstanding Football Officiating Crew
Qualities of an Excellent Crew Mate
Crew Communication Guidelines
The SDCFOA Crew Concept
Communication and Field Presence
The Most Vulnerable Times for a Football Official
Before the Game, Halftime, After the Game
Crew Guidelines
Chain Crew Guidelines
Clock Operator Guidelines
Pre-Snap Routines
Pre-Game Outlines
Post-Season Preparation
Mechanics
Coverages
Rules
Kicking Game
Fouls
General Fouls
Dead Ball
Holding
Blocks
Defensive Pass Interference
Fumbles
Goal Line
5-Person Mechanics
Mechanics
Crew Chief/Referee
Referee Leadership
Crew Chief Manual of Responsibilities
Crew Chief Performance Self-Assessment
Referee/Back Judge Relationship
Referee Performance
Communication and Field Presence for Crew Chiefs
Referee - Post-Draft Action Items
National Referee Conference - Leadership 101
Crew Chief Preseason Goals Suggestions
Keys to Success at the Referee Position - Starting out as a Referee
Referee Workshop
Pre-Season Crew Chief Performance Self-Assessment
Crew Chief Pre-Season Goals
Crew Chief Performance Post-Assessment
Referee Position
Referee Checklist
Referee Presentation
NFL Crew Chief Manual
Working the Referee Position
Umpire
Head Linesman
Line Judge
Back Judge
Back Judge - Positioning and Vision Patterns
Back Judge Clinic: Enhancing your Game
Working the Back Judge
Referee/Back Judge Relationship
Back Judge Clinic
Playoff Preparation Back Judge Breakout Session
Back Judge Clinic
Line Judge and Back Judge Clinic Getting our Calls Correct
Back Judge
Back Judge Notes
Pre-Snap Routine and Dead Ball Officiating - Back Judge Session
