1. EXCPECTATIONS OF EXCELLENCE
Steve Coover
Instructional Chair – San Diego
Observer SCCFOA, SCIAC, GNAC, NFL
CIF Football Rules Interpreter

2. Mike Carey – NFL/SuperBowl Referee
Improvement comes with hard work. There are no short cuts.
You must have a passion for the game – otherwise the hard work is too hard.
We must support each other and work hard on behalf of our fellow officials and our crew.
It’s all about the 2 hours on the field. Be prepared…then enjoy it!

3. Mechanics – The Foundation
Judgement
Philosophy
Rules Knowledge
Mechanics – The Foundation
The Ratio of the Critical Elements of Great Officiating – Carl Cheffers NFL Referee

4. “We must strive for perfection and accept excellence
“We must strive for perfection and accept excellence.” - Tony Corrente – NFL Referee
Character, Relationship & Presence Goals
Mechanics
Rules
Philosophies
Judgment

5. “Are you engaged in the Process of Continuous Improvement
“Are you engaged in the Process of Continuous Improvement? If not, you’re sliding backwards.” – Coover

6. “Be extraordinary at the ordinary” – Mike Defee Big 12
True excellence is not a one-time event – it’s continuous!

7. Become an Association of Leadership Development
The referee is the backbone of the association!
The referee models continuous improvement and shares his goals with the crew.
Pre-season goal setting and “soup to nuts” setting expectations
Crew assignments
Weekly routine
Productive pre-game, halftime, post game

8. Weekly Routine of the Crew
Study of a particular rule including case book examples
Read the Weekly Bull and view the Instructional Video
Make a phone call to a crew member or crew chief
Review your dead ball and pre-snap routine
Help evaluate last week’s game video
Scout the next week’s teams
Review our philosophies and axioms
Work on your fitness and flexibility

9. “There’s no such thing as a self-made man.” - Walt Disney
“If someone is offering you a suggestion/criticism, then accept it in the spirit of them being caring and helpful. They wouldn’t offer you suggestions if they didn’t care…they DO care!” – Tim Podraza NFL
“Bad play – learn from another’s mistake – never make fun of it or get enjoyment or satisfaction from it.” – Mike Defee Big 12

10. Element plus material restriction plus advantage – penalty!
  Judgement Goals
“Do no harm! It is better to miss a call than to invent one.” – Karl Richins, Big Sky Conference Supervisor
No elements at all.
An element is observed but no material restriction or advantage gained.
An element is observed and material restriction but no advantage gained.
Element plus material restriction plus advantage – penalty!
Safety and/or totally obvious – penalty!

11. Possible Halftime Checklist
How are your coaches?
How are your sidelines?
Chains?
Timer?
Game tempo?
Are we managing key players well?
Conduct a review of fouls.
Create a list of all unusual plays or plays that were unusual or controversial to the crew, coaches, players and/or fans.
What does the 2nd half need? (blow out/over time/rivalry/etc.)
How are we doing on our weekly goals?