NFHS 3-Official Football Manual

The 3-official manual will no longer be part of the NFHS officiating manual.  However, here is the link to download a copy for your records.  Many football associations across the country officiate sub-varsity and middle school games with only three officials.  For this reason, I believe that having consistent mechanics will result in better officiating and consistency so coaches and parents will have more time to focus on their work and not ours.  Download this free copy with NFHS permission by clicking below.

NFHS 3-Person Officiating Manual Download–Click Here!

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Appeal for On-Field Improvement Suggestions

This morning via email I finally got around to requesting some information from local officials to help one another improve their work.  I want everyone to think back over our past season(s) of officiating football games and reflect upon your experiences.  I want a good list of comments (constructive criticisms) of self and fellow officials that we can share here for all to look over now and when we get ready for next season.   These comments should not include names as this blog will not ever allow anyone to embarrass or discredit fellow officials or coaches in this blog.

The emailed request also asked:

•  What do you think is the single most important aspect of football officiating?  It takes a whole package of skills and knowledge, but what can you pinpoint as being most important to officiating success?
• What are your goals (personal and local association) for next season?

Please feel free to post your feelings here.  You will need to register with wordpress sharing your name and email address.  This keeps the anonymous readers from blasting officials.  (Note: Do not request your own blog as it may further confuse you when you log in to respond in the blog.)

If it is easier or you prefer to do so, email your comments, suggestions, and goals to ShawnKball@gmail.com or kimballs@glenburnschool.us.

Upcoming Ratings System Vote

The ratings committee has spent the past year working out some changes mostly pertaining the rating of fellow officials.  Next Tuesday September 4th, there will be a handout and brief discussion of the suggested changes to our ratings system.  Click on the link below to download the new proposed criteria and related explanations.

Fellow Official Evaluation Changes

Along with these potential changes, we also hope to put in place a system to solicit positive feedback along with constructive criticism.  We will share general comments here in the blog and try to include specific comments on your annual rating sheets.