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| 5th Annual Tom Beard's Football Officials Clinic - March 16-17, 2012 |
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"Striving for Excellence"
This year's theme is "Striving for Excellence". No matter what level of official we are, we continue to
be the very best official that we can be. Attending clinics such as the TBFOC proves that you have
the dedication to improve your officiating skills. Excellence can only be achieved through hard work
and steel resolve. Obtaining the highest level of ability is not achieved alone. You must surround
yourself with the very best talent; people that are like-minded in always attempting to be persistent
at being great. Remember, do not strive for perfection, strive for persistence at being excellent! At
this summit you'll be able to make connections that will allow you to do just that. "Striving for
Excellence" is not just for the participants. The clinicians and staff are striving to provide the very
best environment for learning and communicating. We hope that you will join us in "Striving for
Excellence!"
Clinic Overview
Our clinic committee would like to extend an invitation for you to attend a truly unique football
officiating clinic. We have assembled an outstanding group of nationally prominent officials,
observers and supervisors who are planning to share their experience, philosophy and knowledge
with each. You will have the opportunity to meet, greet and eat with members of our clinic staff and
guests as well as collegiate and high school officiating coordinators.
The program will include group sessions, position meetings, and special instruction on all areas of
officiating, including a seven, six and five man mechanics review. Imagine two full days of sharing
lessons with NFL, BCS and FCS Collegiate and State Championship Football Officials. Plus, there
will be a Friday evening social, and snacks and lunch served on Saturday (all included in your
registration fee).
This is our 5th clinic and, we are very fortunate to have Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) as
our host. Due to the expected amount of registrations, we have expanded our scrimmage
opportunities to Bowie State University and we are actively negotiating for a third site (details to
come soon). We have improved on the successful format of the previous years and we have
upgraded our facilities, audio-visual equipment, etc.
You now have the choice of selecting from various tracks. There will be multiple breakout sessions
offered simultaneously. So, you can choose the breakouts of your preference. We foresee there
being a track for High School Officials, 7-man Mechanics, et cetera.
All participants will be broken down into crews (including those selecting Classroom Only). Each
crew will be assigned to a clinician. The clinician will be fully assigned to your crew for
the entire clinic. You'll be able receive on-field instruction from him as well as share lunch,
participate in crew meetings, and much more. What better opportunity to pick the brains of the best
talent in football officiating anywhere in the world! Please scroll down for our list of clinicians. We're
sure you'll be impressed.
You have two registration options. These options are:
The clinic will begin earlier on Friday (Approximately 11am) so that we have additional time to
enhance your classroom and on-field experience. There will be a general session and conference-
style sessions regarding mechanics and how they relate to the running, passing and kicking
games. Scrimmages will occur on Saturday morning. Classroom only participants are invited to be
on the field, in civilian attire, to hear instruction from the clinicians. After the scrimmages, there will
be breakout sessions where we will address additional mechanics by breaking into 6 groups:
Referees, Umpires, Head Linesman, Line Judges, Deep Wings (Field & Side Judges), and Back
Judges.
The clinic is designed for both high school officials and collegiate officials at all levels. The
emphasis of this clinic is in putting an official in the right place at the right time to make the right
call! NFL Clinicians will be in attendance. Supervisors from collegiate conferences are invited.
On-Field Instruction
This clinic is proud to work in conjunction with the Morgan State and Bowie State Football Teams.
We are also in the process of securing a 3rd scrimmage site. Spring practices will have begun and
on-field work is planned. If you register to work on the field, the following attire is required:
Hat, stripped shirt, knickers or foul weather pants, whistle, flag and bean bag. There will
be a clinician for each position at each site. In the event of inclement weather an indoor mechanics
demonstration will be substituted.
Post- Scrimmage Review
Following the scrimmage there will be a brief review session. During this post game review, the
observers will critique overall performance, including rule interpretation, mechanics and positioning,
and general field presence. You will have the opportunity to ask the observers questions regarding
your performance.
The post game review session at the scrimmage site will conclude the clinic. We hope that you
leave your scrimmage with a greater understanding of the mechanics and the philosophies
necessary to be a quality football official.
Keynote / Guest Speakers:
Carl Johnson, NFL VP of Officiating
Gerald Austin, Conference USA Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Bill Carollo, Midwest Alliance Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Special Guest:
Rosie Amato, MEAC Supervisor of Officials, ACC Official (Retired)
Gerald Austin, Conference USA Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Bill Carollo, Midwest Alliance Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
David Coleman, NFL Director of Officiating
Jim Duke, NFL Supervisor of Officials, NFL Umpire (Retired)
Ernie Frantz, NFL Replay
Scott Green, NFL Referee
Johnny Grier, NFL Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Milt Halstead, ECFOA Supervisor of Officials (NEC, PSAC, NJAC, MASCAC)
Larry Hill, NFL Scout
Art McNally, NFL Supervisor (Retired)
Ben Montgomery, NFL Line Judge (Retired)
Wayne Randall, NFL Scout
Doug Rhoads, Atlantic Coast Conference Coordinator of Football Officials
Jon Stabile, EAIFO Southern Chapter Director, Big East Head Linesman
Chuck Williams, NFL Scout
Glen Wilson, EAIFO Southern Chapter Director, Colonial/Ivy/Patriot Side Judge
Bill Ward, ECAC Coordinator of Football Officiating
NFL Clinicians:
Boris Cheek, Field Judge #41, Super Bowl XLII
Adrian Hill, Line Judge #29
Scott Edwards, Field Judge #3
Earnie Frantz, Replay
Rueben Fowler, Umpire #71
Scott Green, Referee #19
Wayne Mackie, Head Linesman #106, Super Bowl XLVI Alternate
Terrence Miles, Back Judge #111
Keith Parham, Side Judge #87
Dyrol Prioleau, Field Judge #109
Greg Steed, Back Judge #12, Super Bowl XLIV Back Judge
Keith Washington, Side Judge #7
Greg Yette, Back Judge #38
UFL Clinicians:
Larry Upson, United Football League Vice President of Officiating and Operations
Mike Carter, Side Judge
Fred Cook, Line Judge
Raymond Daniel, Field Judge
NCAA Clinicians:
Brad Allen, ACC Referee
Jim Corpora, Centennial Conference Supervisor of Officials, ACC Side Judge
Ivan Daniels, Conference USA Back Judge
Johnny Forte, Conference USA Umpire
Wilbur Hackett, SEC Umpire
Thurman Hardison, ACC Line Judge
Jim Hyson, ACC Umpire
Tracy Jones, Big East Referee
Chris Junjulas, Big East Side Judge
Ralph Newell, Big East Line Judge
Dave Parker, MEAC Umpire
Dwight Pettiford, MEAC Umpire
Tod Reese, Big East Line Judge
Lyndell Shelton, Colonial / Ivy / Patriot Head Linesman
Reggie Smith, Big 12 Referee
Sarah Thomas, Conference USA Line Judge
This year's theme is "Striving for Excellence". No matter what level of official we are, we continue to
be the very best official that we can be. Attending clinics such as the TBFOC proves that you have
the dedication to improve your officiating skills. Excellence can only be achieved through hard work
and steel resolve. Obtaining the highest level of ability is not achieved alone. You must surround
yourself with the very best talent; people that are like-minded in always attempting to be persistent
at being great. Remember, do not strive for perfection, strive for persistence at being excellent! At
this summit you'll be able to make connections that will allow you to do just that. "Striving for
Excellence" is not just for the participants. The clinicians and staff are striving to provide the very
best environment for learning and communicating. We hope that you will join us in "Striving for
Excellence!"
Clinic Overview
Our clinic committee would like to extend an invitation for you to attend a truly unique football
officiating clinic. We have assembled an outstanding group of nationally prominent officials,
observers and supervisors who are planning to share their experience, philosophy and knowledge
with each. You will have the opportunity to meet, greet and eat with members of our clinic staff and
guests as well as collegiate and high school officiating coordinators.
The program will include group sessions, position meetings, and special instruction on all areas of
officiating, including a seven, six and five man mechanics review. Imagine two full days of sharing
lessons with NFL, BCS and FCS Collegiate and State Championship Football Officials. Plus, there
will be a Friday evening social, and snacks and lunch served on Saturday (all included in your
registration fee).
This is our 5th clinic and, we are very fortunate to have Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) as
our host. Due to the expected amount of registrations, we have expanded our scrimmage
opportunities to Bowie State University and we are actively negotiating for a third site (details to
come soon). We have improved on the successful format of the previous years and we have
upgraded our facilities, audio-visual equipment, etc.
You now have the choice of selecting from various tracks. There will be multiple breakout sessions
offered simultaneously. So, you can choose the breakouts of your preference. We foresee there
being a track for High School Officials, 7-man Mechanics, et cetera.
All participants will be broken down into crews (including those selecting Classroom Only). Each
crew will be assigned to a clinician. The clinician will be fully assigned to your crew for
the entire clinic. You'll be able receive on-field instruction from him as well as share lunch,
participate in crew meetings, and much more. What better opportunity to pick the brains of the best
talent in football officiating anywhere in the world! Please scroll down for our list of clinicians. We're
sure you'll be impressed.
You have two registration options. These options are:
- Classroom and On-field Instruction (by working a scrimmage): The TBFOC Staff realizes
that there are some officials that are not comfortable participating in the on-field sessions
while other officials are much more willing to do so. To accommodate both, we have decided
to limit the number of officials that will take part in the scrimmage. Officials choosing to work
the scrimmage will be identified on a “First Come First Serve” basis. Therefore, we strongly
encourage you to register immediately! You will not want to miss this opportunity to take the
field and perform in front of some of our top notch NFL and Collegiate Officials. If history is
any indication, this registration option will fill quite fast. - Classroom Only: As usual, the classroom sessions will be as dynamic as always. This is
evident by the top notch clinicians that we have this year. At every general session as well as
the breakouts, there will be several officials from the NFL and the UFL as well as some of the
best collegiate officials in the country from the ACC, Big XII, Big East, and SEC. To be
specific, at each position, there will be collegiate officials that have worked a myriad of Bowl
Games. So, if you choose not to work on the field, there will still be significant opportunities
for you to increase your knowledge and officiating abilities!
- The TBFOC is currently offering a payment plan option for the Classroom Only
Registration. The 1st payment is due on or before 2/11/2012 & the final payment is due
on or before 3/3/2012.
NOTE: As of 1/20/2012, the TBFOC is no longer receiving mail-in applications for the On-field option.
The clinic will begin earlier on Friday (Approximately 11am) so that we have additional time to
enhance your classroom and on-field experience. There will be a general session and conference-
style sessions regarding mechanics and how they relate to the running, passing and kicking
games. Scrimmages will occur on Saturday morning. Classroom only participants are invited to be
on the field, in civilian attire, to hear instruction from the clinicians. After the scrimmages, there will
be breakout sessions where we will address additional mechanics by breaking into 6 groups:
Referees, Umpires, Head Linesman, Line Judges, Deep Wings (Field & Side Judges), and Back
Judges.
The clinic is designed for both high school officials and collegiate officials at all levels. The
emphasis of this clinic is in putting an official in the right place at the right time to make the right
call! NFL Clinicians will be in attendance. Supervisors from collegiate conferences are invited.
On-Field Instruction
This clinic is proud to work in conjunction with the Morgan State and Bowie State Football Teams.
We are also in the process of securing a 3rd scrimmage site. Spring practices will have begun and
on-field work is planned. If you register to work on the field, the following attire is required:
Hat, stripped shirt, knickers or foul weather pants, whistle, flag and bean bag. There will
be a clinician for each position at each site. In the event of inclement weather an indoor mechanics
demonstration will be substituted.
Post- Scrimmage Review
Following the scrimmage there will be a brief review session. During this post game review, the
observers will critique overall performance, including rule interpretation, mechanics and positioning,
and general field presence. You will have the opportunity to ask the observers questions regarding
your performance.
The post game review session at the scrimmage site will conclude the clinic. We hope that you
leave your scrimmage with a greater understanding of the mechanics and the philosophies
necessary to be a quality football official.
Keynote / Guest Speakers:
Carl Johnson, NFL VP of Officiating
Gerald Austin, Conference USA Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Bill Carollo, Midwest Alliance Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Special Guest:
Rosie Amato, MEAC Supervisor of Officials, ACC Official (Retired)
Gerald Austin, Conference USA Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Bill Carollo, Midwest Alliance Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
David Coleman, NFL Director of Officiating
Jim Duke, NFL Supervisor of Officials, NFL Umpire (Retired)
Ernie Frantz, NFL Replay
Scott Green, NFL Referee
Johnny Grier, NFL Supervisor of Officials, NFL Referee (Retired)
Milt Halstead, ECFOA Supervisor of Officials (NEC, PSAC, NJAC, MASCAC)
Larry Hill, NFL Scout
Art McNally, NFL Supervisor (Retired)
Ben Montgomery, NFL Line Judge (Retired)
Wayne Randall, NFL Scout
Doug Rhoads, Atlantic Coast Conference Coordinator of Football Officials
Jon Stabile, EAIFO Southern Chapter Director, Big East Head Linesman
Chuck Williams, NFL Scout
Glen Wilson, EAIFO Southern Chapter Director, Colonial/Ivy/Patriot Side Judge
Bill Ward, ECAC Coordinator of Football Officiating
NFL Clinicians:
Boris Cheek, Field Judge #41, Super Bowl XLII
Adrian Hill, Line Judge #29
Scott Edwards, Field Judge #3
Earnie Frantz, Replay
Rueben Fowler, Umpire #71
Scott Green, Referee #19
Wayne Mackie, Head Linesman #106, Super Bowl XLVI Alternate
Terrence Miles, Back Judge #111
Keith Parham, Side Judge #87
Dyrol Prioleau, Field Judge #109
Greg Steed, Back Judge #12, Super Bowl XLIV Back Judge
Keith Washington, Side Judge #7
Greg Yette, Back Judge #38
UFL Clinicians:
Larry Upson, United Football League Vice President of Officiating and Operations
Mike Carter, Side Judge
Fred Cook, Line Judge
Raymond Daniel, Field Judge
NCAA Clinicians:
Brad Allen, ACC Referee
Jim Corpora, Centennial Conference Supervisor of Officials, ACC Side Judge
Ivan Daniels, Conference USA Back Judge
Johnny Forte, Conference USA Umpire
Wilbur Hackett, SEC Umpire
Thurman Hardison, ACC Line Judge
Jim Hyson, ACC Umpire
Tracy Jones, Big East Referee
Chris Junjulas, Big East Side Judge
Ralph Newell, Big East Line Judge
Dave Parker, MEAC Umpire
Dwight Pettiford, MEAC Umpire
Tod Reese, Big East Line Judge
Lyndell Shelton, Colonial / Ivy / Patriot Head Linesman
Reggie Smith, Big 12 Referee
Sarah Thomas, Conference USA Line Judge
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“Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” -- John W. Gardner
Many officials, from all over the country, have recognized the TBFOC as a major contributor in
their advancement. Please click here for a list of recent accomplishments. The TBFOC has been a
"springboard" for many officials trying to make the transition from high school to college, as well as
for many collegiate officials working their ways up the chain. In addition to the list of impressive
clinicians, the following Supervisor of Officials will be invited to attend: Bill Carollo (Midwest
Alliance), Gerald Austin (C-USA), Doug Rhoads (ACC), Jim Maconaghy (Colonial / Ivy/ Patriot),
Rosie Amato (MEAC), Milt Halstead (ECFOA), Jim Corpora (Centennial), and more.
Many officials, from all over the country, have recognized the TBFOC as a major contributor in
their advancement. Please click here for a list of recent accomplishments. The TBFOC has been a
"springboard" for many officials trying to make the transition from high school to college, as well as
for many collegiate officials working their ways up the chain. In addition to the list of impressive
clinicians, the following Supervisor of Officials will be invited to attend: Bill Carollo (Midwest
Alliance), Gerald Austin (C-USA), Doug Rhoads (ACC), Jim Maconaghy (Colonial / Ivy/ Patriot),
Rosie Amato (MEAC), Milt Halstead (ECFOA), Jim Corpora (Centennial), and more.
| Registration for the 2012 Tom Beard Football Officials Clinic is now open. Click here to register. |
The TBFOC is proud to announce a new partnership with The Sports Authority. This partnership will provide
clinic participants, current and previous, with discounts for your sporting needs, as well as prize drawings
and other gifts at this year's Clinic. Please select The Sports Authority image below to access our coupon
and use it at your local Sports Authority. Visit www.sportsauthority.com for store locations.
clinic participants, current and previous, with discounts for your sporting needs, as well as prize drawings
and other gifts at this year's Clinic. Please select The Sports Authority image below to access our coupon
and use it at your local Sports Authority. Visit www.sportsauthority.com for store locations.
| Registration for the 2012 Tom Beard Football Officials Clinic is now open. Click here to register. |
