REACH YOUR PEAK PERFORMANCE AS A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL OFFICIAL
We provide free training lessons, game resources, training aids, and articles that will help you refine your skills, master the rulebook, and excel on the field. Rookie or veteran, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and insight while becoming a better official.
Note: The content primarily addresses 5-person mechanics and the author’s experiences, interpretations, and opinions. Please be careful to compare the material to your state’s mechanics, rules interpretations, and philosophies.
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Free In-depth Lessons
These lessons are for all officials, rookie to seasoned-veteran. It includes detailed discussions of NFHS rules, positional and mechanics training, and foul descriptions.
Game Resources &
Training Aids
We provide helpful and relevant game resources and training aids for you to download, all free of charge. These training aids address NFHS rules and 5-person mechanics.
Comprehensive Articles
Read comprehensive articles designed to sharpen your officiating skills. Topics include officiating philosophy, penalties, rules, mechanics, etc.
Are you a new(er) official?
Enhance your officiating development through our all-encompassing course designed for new(er) officials. This curriculum seamlessly blends in-depth rules and mechanics review; foul discussion; and a vital lesson on navigating interactions with coaches, parents, and players. This course is your one-stop-shop for laying a solid foundation as a high school football official.
Our initial launch was February 17, 2024. We continue to add lessons, resources and articles, so check back often to see new content.