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Officiating as a Professional
National Federation of State High School Associations 2007 NFHS Football Rules Interpretation Meeting July 17, 2007 Officiating as a Professional Henry Zaborniak, Jr Assistant Commissioner Ohio High School Athletic Association
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Professionalism C ommunication R ules E xcellence W ork
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Communication Prior to the Game Sign and Return Contracts Promptly
Confirm Assignment Confirm Travel Arrangements
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Communication At the Game Site Arrive Early and Meet the Game Host
Participate in a PreGame Meeting Look the Part Communicate with Coaches and Players Be a Facilitator Old Saying
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Rules Every Official is Expected to be a Rules Expert!!!
Every Official Must Know Penalty Enforcement. Every Official Must Know the Clock Status.
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Excellence Players and Coaches Practice for Hours – DAYS.
They want to be the BEST. Officials must strive to improve in every game. To remain the same is to get worse.
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Work There is no substitute for OJT. Scrimmages, Games, Jamborees – as many as you can work helps an official get better. Always use proper mechanics.
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Work Stay physically fit. Officiate multiple levels.
Have field presence. Practice and expect sporting conduct.
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CREW C ommunication R ules This isn’t Rocket Science. E xcellence
W ork This isn’t Rocket Science.
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Have a Great Season!
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