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WVSSACGETTING STARTED!
Rules and Mechanics
Safety
Fair Play
Enjoy !!!
Quote from the Boss: Teamworkis a lot of people doing what I say.
An Example of Old Mechanics
DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY!
• Uphold the honor and dignity of theprofession.
• With –-- Fellow officials– Student athletes,– Coaches,– Athletic Directors,– School Administrators, colleagues, and– The public
If there is anopportunity forsomething stupid tohappen on thefootball field, therewill be someone whowill step in to takeadvantage of that.
WORK AS A CREW
–Be a team player. Be observant.Be approachable. Be honest.
–Cooperate with your localassociation and the WVSSAC.
–Follow accepted guidelines.
Concussion in SportsWhat You Need to Know
FREECOURSE!
What is a Concussion?• A concussion is a mild
traumatic brain injury thatinterferes with normalfunction of the brain
• Evolving knowledge– “dings” and “bell ringers” are
serious brain injuries– Do not have to have loss of
conciousness• Young athletes are at
increased risk for seriousproblems
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• 18 yo HS athlete– 2 documented concussions
in football– Multi-sport athlete– Early CTE changes on
autopsy
• Isolated case or harbingerof huge ramifications forcontact sports?
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SIDELINE CONTROL?
FILING SPECIAL REPORTSDO:
State rule reference.
Only describe pertinentinformation.
Be brief.
DO NOT:
Write your assessment ofpersonalities. Discuss everything that happened. Relate mistakes you made. Provide your personal history. Provide a color commentary of
the game.
1. Field inspections: First game of the year ablocking sled was within 2 yards of the endline at Laidley Field.Remember the October 28 game atMarshall vs. Houston!Keep all areas around the field free ofdangerous items.Always, always, keep your sideline and endline clear!
Houston vs. MarshallOctober 28, 2008
Too Many – Too Close
Kickoff ReturnKickoff Return
G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G
G 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 G
R
U
H
LJ
BJ
When kickoffreturnbegins;Maintainposition,read returnthen:
LJ and BJ --
You willFade
|
U and H --
You willFollow
“Fade and Follow”
CREATE A BUFFER
This BJ is too close!
PHILOSOPHY
• Why are you here?
• What is our purpose?
• Where do you fit in?