1. Welcome to Amarillo TASO Football - 2018
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“Do Your Job”

2. 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 minutes
Chapter business after presentation
Attendance taken by card scan / TASO ID number

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Before the Game

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

7. 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

8. 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
$ $5000
$90
$105
$120
$135
$160
$ $7500
$95
$110
$125
$140
$165
$ $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)

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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)

14. 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