2026 FB Rules Updates
Let’s just say there isn’t a whole lot there. Not earth shattering. But we’ll certainly discuss them as part of the classroom portion of our 2026 Football Officials Clinic in Indianola on Thursday, August 20.
Dan Johnson
Started officiating football in 2001, moved to Referee & crew chief in 2006.
Remembering Bernie Saggau
You probably saw that we lost the great Bernie Saggau recently. A tribute from the IHSAA. The NFHS did a comprehensive job in memorializing him here. Personally, I can say whenever Mr. Saggau came to speak at a DMOA event, there’s a reason we’d have… Read More »Remembering Bernie Saggau
New Bill State Lawmakers May Consider for Ref Protections
Another year, another Iowa Legislative Session and a possible run at legislative action to protect sports officials. In the Senate, it’s called SF50 or Senate File 50, and the House has their version of the bill called HF52. The Senate will hold a subcommittee meeting… Read More »New Bill State Lawmakers May Consider for Ref Protections
Are You in The Homecoming Spirit?
Your crew is coming in off the field around 9:30 after a double header, home team is jubilant after a big homecoming win. It seems the Homecoming Dance is about to begin in the gym just adjacent to where your locker room is located. In… Read More »Are You in The Homecoming Spirit?
Zoom Link to FB Mtg. 3
Just when you thought the kicking game gets a little crazy — wrap your head around these scenarios. Lots of good discussion. https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/poFEk1FXto63zIdyykXebFsTOdLIxTKrKEp-o6C7V-6RJoPr4qcwU8Y5sNCkHNUZ.yj4D1WfClUGqUwtQ Passcode: 7%JjXSJK
Zoom Link to FB Mtg 2
Great discussion around keys in the passing game along with a few kicking game pointers – great film review. https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/dmj2_IcbKzefmquTZwG1nRc1eXgQ85vJaRPhHLTnPOKfnNTipkK2JUG-RrQjaOKP.4-dJnDyY4Sdz4xvU?startTime=1725489959000 Passcode: rj6+gS.%
Zoom link to FB Mtg 1
Couldn’t join us at Valley HS on 8/21? No problem. https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/a1COAgm74TQKWCxRiBlfAeFdtk_HlvOuESOzLjTXSsEAVWAdfPNfU1KtF1oDhKDv.RixTn6Q8KPW7zssL?startTime=1724281868000 And use this Passcode (including the period): .w93EEkG
Great FB Video Training Resources
The IHSAA has done a great job of creating a weekly training video with the help of Monte Tilgner, who’s a longtime Iowa high school official that now works in the B1G on Larry’s Smith’s crew. View on IHSAA’s site. NOTE: IHSAA plans to post… Read More »Great FB Video Training Resources
Bob Holliday to Speak at May 20 DMOA Banquet
Longtime DMOA member and retired Big 8 football official Bob Holliday will be the featured speaker for the DMOA Annual Banquet set for May 20, 2024. Bob Holliday attended Roosevelt High School and was an accomplished athlete in both football and wrestling having served as… Read More »Bob Holliday to Speak at May 20 DMOA Banquet
Rich Collison of Boone joins Officials HoF
The IHSAA announced that they’ll induct longtime basketball coach and basketball official to their Officials Hall of Fame. From the IHSAA announcement: A four-sport athlete at Boone and graduate of Briar Cliff, Collison spent 19 years as a head basketball coach before embarking on 19… Read More »Rich Collison of Boone joins Officials HoF