What is the Neutral Zone? (video)
In this short video, I will define what the Neutral Zone is and its purpose in the game of football. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PETRTgrQaeM What is the Neutral Zone? Please refer to the…
The Neutral Zone
Football, Chess, War. 3 separate activities that on the surface could not be more different. One is an ultra-violent, take no prisoners affair. One has over time torn families apart.…
Coin Toss Basics (Video)
In this short video, I discuss the Coin Toss Basics. Please refer to the full article for more details: The Coin Toss Article https://www.youtube.com/embed/stWZSBwRVxU Coin Toss Basics
The 4 Most Important Signals In Football (Video)
In this short video, I discuss the 4 most important signals in Football. The Dead Ball Signal - Signals the end of a play. The Stop Clock Signal - Stops…
5 Things A Rookie Should Know In Order To Save The Crew
The worst feeling in the world as a rookie official is probably the thought of being the weakest link in the crew. There may be uncertainty due to a lack…
Basics and Proper Use of Penalty Flags
A player has committed an infraction. This player has gained an unfair advantage against their opponent in your area. You reach for your flag to toss it onto the field.…
Using Your Whistle to Communicate Effectively
*TWEEEEEEEEEEET* *TWEET TWEET TWEET TWEET* *TWEET* An official raises their whistle toward their mouth and blows. To the untrained ear, it all sounds the same. What if I told you…
The Pregame Before the Pregame: Preparing as a Referee
On the heels of a successful game, you jog off the field, gather the crew, and head back to home. Adrenaline is still high from 3 hours of intense mental…
The Importance of Marking Dead Ball Spots
The foundation of any good official is being able to get an accurate dead ball spot. The importance of the dead ball spot is that it marks the end of…
The Coin Toss
A week’s worth of practice, fired up stadium, lights are on, and everyone is warmed up. Kickoff is minutes away. There is only one thing left to do. The one…
