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
Longtime DMOA Member and football official (umpire) Mike Mallberg of Adel recently passed away. Michael “Mike” Mallberg Obituary – The Des Moines Register
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
This page on Texas Football Officials is a good reference. Camps and Clinics (txfbofficials.com)
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.
Mark Freund of WHO Sports did a nice story recently about the retirement of Randy Morris of Waverly. I don’t know Randy, but he sure went out in style. https://who13.com/sports/iowa-umpire-leaves-shoes-on-field-after-final-game/amp/