New FB Rule Summary: Penalty Enforcement
First Look At New High School Football Rule For 2023 – Basic Spot Penalty Enforcement | HTP #17 – YouTube A great summary with play examples from EFOA (Evergreen Football Officials Assoc. – Vancouver, WA).
Check out IHSAA ACHIEVE: the new digital version of the Iowa Hall of Pride
While we miss the physical presence of the Iowa Hall of Pride, it’s great to know we have even greater access to many of their digital assets online. You’ll get lost in the great video archives across all sports. Filter your search by Basketball, Football,… Read More »Check out IHSAA ACHIEVE: the new digital version of the Iowa Hall of Pride
In memory of Mike Mallberg
Longtime DMOA Member and football official (umpire) Mike Mallberg of Adel recently passed away. Michael “Mike” Mallberg Obituary – The Des Moines Register
What To Do When You Are Less Experienced but More Talented
Recently I was approached by a younger official asking me how he could deal more effectively with other referees who had more experience than he did, but less talent. As a young referee in Texas back in the 1980’s, I could advance to the highest… Read More »What To Do When You Are Less Experienced but More Talented
2023 FB Clinics
This page on Texas Football Officials is a good reference. Camps and Clinics (txfbofficials.com)
Game Ball Goes to the Officials
On behalf of all the dedicated football officials in our area, our own Dave Rittman recently accepted the weekly game ball honors from the hosts of ABC-Local 5 Sports show Friday Night Blitz.