Welcome to Amarillo TASO Football - 2018 D Y J “Do Your Job”

Meeting Schedule Mondays; July 23 – November 5 (except Labor Day) Satellite Meetings: Aug. 6 & 20; Sept. 17 & 24; Oct. 8 & 22 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Rookie meeting: 6:00 pm - ?) Training presentation: First 35 - 40 minutes Chapter business after presentation Attendance taken by card scan / TASO ID number

Presentation Topics “Before the Game” Pre-snap; Formations; Keys Scrimmage Downs: Run & Pass Kicking Game Timing “Taboo Topics” Rules/Mechanics “Tests” “The Odd; The Weird; & The Strange” Dealing with Coaches Film Study 5-Man vs 7-Man Mechanics Guest Speakers Evaluation

General Presentation Format Topic presented via power point. Include rules, mechanics, & POE within discussion. Include penalties & penalty enforcement within discussion. Include penalty reporting and announcement. Include examples and demonstrations as often as possible.

Before the Game

Before the Game … Communication & Travel Arrangements Pre-Game Jurisdiction / On-Field duties Coaches Meeting (R & U) Game Card Coin Toss

Communication & Travel Arrangements Contact all crew members 2 or more days before game day (response) Information Meeting place Meeting time Uniform Driver(s) Travel Arrangements – new fee schedule

New Football Fee Schedule: Varsity Gross Gate Receipts Game Fee 1 – 30 Miles ($15) 31 – 60 Miles ($30) 61 – 90 Miles ($45) 91 – 120 Miles ($70) $150 - $4000 $85 $100 $115 $130 $155 $4001 - $5000 $90 $105 $120 $135 $160 $5001 - $7500 $95 $110 $125 $140 $165 $7501 - $10,000 $145 $170 $10,001 - $12,500 $150 $175 $12,501 - $15,000 $180 $15,001 - $17,500 $195 $17,501 - $20,500 $205 Each addt $5000 + $30 *For game sites over 120 miles, use old mileage fee schedule. (Booker, Follett, & Higgins)

New Football Fee Schedule: Sub-Varsity 1 – 30 Miles ($15) 31 – 60 Miles ($30) 61 – 90 Miles ($45) 91 – 120 Miles ($70) 12 Minute Qtrs. 1st Game $70 Each Add. $55 1st Game $85 1st Game $100 1st Game $125 10 Minute Qtrs. 1st Game $65 Each Add. $50 1st Game $80 1st Game $95 1st Game $120 8 Minute Qtrs. 1st Game $60 Each Add. $45 1st Game $75 1st Game $90 1st Game $115 *For game sites over 120 miles, use old mileage fee schedule. (Booker, Follett, & Higgins)

Pre-Game Necessary to get mentally focused Referee may designate who leads pre-game each week. Sample: TASO Mechanics Manual Pg. 89 Cover all aspects of the game: On-field duties Coin Toss Free Kicks / Scrimmage Kicks – Punt & FG/PAT Scrimmage Plays – Run & Pass; Goalline Ball Mechanics Calling & Reporting Fouls Time Outs Measurements

Jurisdiction / On-Field Duties “Anytime players of both teams on the field, up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time, at least one official shall be present on the field.” Pre-game Duties: Check field: Remedy or remove hazards Check field markings; set pylons correctly; check chains Spot-check player equipment Meet ball persons (if possible); Get names Observe players & offensive plays / formations Umpire – Meet snappers; Get names Captains / Teams to sideline at appropriate times

Coaches Meeting (R & U) Introductions Information needed: (R) Captains’ numbers / “Speaking captain” Choice at coin toss (Defer/Receive/Defend goal) ??? Name of “Get-Back” Coach Type of Ball & Name of ball-persons QB – Right/Left Kickers – Right/Left Unusual plays and/or Concerns Coaches’ Certification Card - (U) Verbally ask questions & get signature

Game Card Record info from Coach’s Meeting (where applicable) Record timeouts: Quarter; Time; Called by Record scoring by quarter Record penalties called / Verbal recording Record ALL unsportsmanlike penalties (2 = DQ)

Coin Toss Captains to midfield (max 4) Introductions Visiting captain calls toss Options: Defer / Receive / Defend a goal U – record choice to give to crew Turn captains; Announce result to press box Officials meet at midfield; Get results; Go to positions