Instructional Play Review: Calibration & Development
The following plays were selected by Steve Coover, Instructional Chair, or submitted by a crew chief for further review. Each play has been evaluated through a survey completed by Crew Chiefs, Instructors, and College Officials. The aggregated results of these surveys are included at the end of each play.
Please keep in mind that these plays have been intentionally chosen for their level of difficulty. They are not “routine” situations; they are designed to challenge your judgment and sharpen your decision-making.
Take your time. If it takes several minutes—and multiple replays—to fully process what is happening, that’s completely normal. Developing the ability to see action with clarity and detail takes time, repetition, and exposure to challenging material.
These play reviews are an opportunity for self-evaluation and crew discussion. Compare your decision on each play with the survey results, and if your call differs, reflect on what factors may have led to that difference. Crew discussions can be especially valuable in recognizing what each official sees (or misses) from different positions on the field.
The following plays were chosen by Steve Coover, our Instructional Chair, or sent in by crew chiefs and coaches for review. Each play is carefully evaluated and then discussed together during our instructional meetings, giving everyone a chance to learn from real-game situations.
The weekly Zoom meetings will go over the topics listed, rules, casebook plays and mini quizzes that are sent out prior to the meeting. The meetings include a veteran crew chief/instructor. Various other topics regarding officiating will be covered by current and former crew chiefs. Hosted by Katie Ott.
2025 Rule Book and Case Book
2024 Rule Book and Case Book
2024 Rules Summer Study Guide
2025 Rules Summer Study Guide
The following videos are SDCFOA Meetings held on Zoom.
These videos are for training purposes. They will show proper mechanics and coverages in specific parts of the game to ensure that we are in the best position to cover and handle plays.
These videos are for training purposes. They will show proper mechanics by position for every aspect of the game. There will be two sets provided. It will include a 5-person and 7-person mechanics.
These videos are for five-person mechanics given by our most experienced officials. They share their on-field experiences and lessons they have learned. Handouts or additional video is next to the video link.
These videos are for one specific rule. Each video has a series of plays involving the rule. The rulebook citations, diagrams and penalty information/signals are included.
1988 CIF Championship Game
These videos have SDCFOA members involved in various promos, interviews and awards.
Creating Playlist Cutups - Steve Coover
Prep Pigskin Report - Tom Ables
Good Morning San Diego KUSI - Katie Ott
Rules Analyst - Joe Greene
NFLRA 2022 Award Video for Mike Carey
Behind the Stripes by Scott Corso
HUDL Training by Steve Coover
Steve Coover Acceptance Speech
KUSI Prep Pigskin Report Promo Video
