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2nd Annual Tom Beard's
Football Officials Clinic
Football Officials Clinic
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Tom Beard's Football Officials Clinic
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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 of you. Ample time is provided so that you will have the opportunity to meet, greet and
network with your fellow clinic participants, clinic staff, and invited guests.
The program will include group sessions, position meetings, and special instruction on all areas of
officiating including seven man mechanics review. Imagine 2-days of sharing lessons with NFL,
Division I Collegiate and State Championship Football Officials. Plus, a continental breakfast and
lunch will be followed by presentations from our renowned guest speakers. Clinic participants will also
be afforded the opportunity to work post-clinic NCAA scrimmages, semi-pro games, and/or flag
football assignments based on geographical locations with our affiliated programs. It doesn’t get any
better than this!!!
This is our 2nd clinic and we are very fortunate again to have Howard University as the host. We
expect to improve on the successful format and have reserved more favorable facilities. We have
also increased the number of scrimmages at Howard University to afford officials more repetitions on
the field. By starting the clinic on Friday afternoon we have added the needed time to enhance your
classroom and on-field experience.
The clinic is divided into four stages. First, we will have a general session regarding collegiate 7-man
mechanics and how they relate to the running, passing and kicking games. Second, after a brief
pregame session on Friday afternoon, clinic participants will report to the field where they will receive
on-field instruction while working one of the scrimmages. Third, we will reconvene Saturday morning
and have several breakout sessions where we will address mechanics by breaking into 4 groups: line
of scrimmage officials (LJ and HL), deep wing officials (BJ, FJ, SJ), referees, and umpires. Finally,
after a pre-game classroom session on Saturday morning, the clinic participants will again report to
the field where they will receive on-field instruction while working one of the Saturday afternoon
scrimmages.
The clinic is designed for both a new-to-officiating high school official and the more seasoned
collegiate official. The clinic emphasizes putting an official in the right place at the right time to make
the right call!
Clinic Agenda
The agenda has been set. Registration is scheduled on Friday, March 27, from 1:00 to 3:00
PM and the opening ceremony will start at 3:00 PM. Registration and the Opening will be at Burr
Gymnasium. The clinic will end on Saturday, March 28, at 6:45 PM.
Click here to see full agenda.
On-Field Instruction
This clinic is proud to work in conjunction with Howard University. Their spring practices have started
and on-field work is planned. To ensure that each participant gets sufficient field time, there will be a
scrimmage on Friday and a scrimmage on Saturday. If you plan to work on the field the
following attire is requested: hat, stripped shirt, knickers, whistle, flag and bean bag. Be
prepared for inclement weather! There will be a NFL and NCAA 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 scrimmages there will be a brief review session. During this post-scrimmage 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. 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:
Terry McAulay, NFL Referee #77, Super Bowls XXXIX & XLIII,
Terry McAulay, Big East -Coordinator of Football Officials
Doug Rhoads, Atlantic Coast Conference Coordinator of Football Officials
Larry Upson, United Football League Vice President of Officiating and Operations,
Larry Upson, Former NFL Director of Officiating Operations
Special Guest:
Ben Montgomery, NFL Line Judge, Super Bowl XXXII
Larry Hill, NFL Replay Official, Super Bowl XXXVIII
Jim Duke, NFL Supervisor of Officials, NFL Umpire, Retired
Jim Corpora, Centennial Conference Supervisor of Officials,
Jim Corpora, ACC Side Judge, 2008 Las Vegas Bowl
NFL Clinicians:
James Coleman, NFL Side Judge #95
Boris Cheek, NFL Field Judge #41, Super Bowl XLII
Scott Edwards, NFL Field Judge #3
Roy Ellison, NFL Umpire #81, Super Bowl XLIII
Wayne Mackie, NFL Head Linesman #106
Dyrol Prioleau, NFL Field Judge #109
Greg Steed, NFL Back Judge #12, Super Bowl XLII Alternate
Keith Washington, NFL Side Judge #7
NCAA Clinicians:
Mike Carter, MEAC Field Judge
Fred Cook, MEAC Line Judge
Thurman Hardison, ACC Line Judge, 2009 International Bowl
Adrian Hill, Big Twelve Referee (2009)
Adrian Hill, Conference USA Referee (former), 2008 Music City Bowl
Ralph Newell, Big East Line Judge
Keith Parham, Big East Back Judge, 2009 Outback Bowl (alternate)
Dave Parker, MEAC Umpire
Wayne Randall, MEAC Side Judge
Tod Reese, Big East Line Judge, 2009 Fiesta Bowl
Robert Straughter, CIAA Umpire, 2008 D-II Semi-Final (CIAA), 2008 D-II Second Round (ECAC),
Robert Straughter, 2008 ECAC Southeast Bowl
Chuck Williams, MEAC Referee
Greg Yette, Big XII Back Judge, 2008 Poinsettia Bowl
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 of you. Ample time is provided so that you will have the opportunity to meet, greet and
network with your fellow clinic participants, clinic staff, and invited guests.
The program will include group sessions, position meetings, and special instruction on all areas of
officiating including seven man mechanics review. Imagine 2-days of sharing lessons with NFL,
Division I Collegiate and State Championship Football Officials. Plus, a continental breakfast and
lunch will be followed by presentations from our renowned guest speakers. Clinic participants will also
be afforded the opportunity to work post-clinic NCAA scrimmages, semi-pro games, and/or flag
football assignments based on geographical locations with our affiliated programs. It doesn’t get any
better than this!!!
This is our 2nd clinic and we are very fortunate again to have Howard University as the host. We
expect to improve on the successful format and have reserved more favorable facilities. We have
also increased the number of scrimmages at Howard University to afford officials more repetitions on
the field. By starting the clinic on Friday afternoon we have added the needed time to enhance your
classroom and on-field experience.
The clinic is divided into four stages. First, we will have a general session regarding collegiate 7-man
mechanics and how they relate to the running, passing and kicking games. Second, after a brief
pregame session on Friday afternoon, clinic participants will report to the field where they will receive
on-field instruction while working one of the scrimmages. Third, we will reconvene Saturday morning
and have several breakout sessions where we will address mechanics by breaking into 4 groups: line
of scrimmage officials (LJ and HL), deep wing officials (BJ, FJ, SJ), referees, and umpires. Finally,
after a pre-game classroom session on Saturday morning, the clinic participants will again report to
the field where they will receive on-field instruction while working one of the Saturday afternoon
scrimmages.
The clinic is designed for both a new-to-officiating high school official and the more seasoned
collegiate official. The clinic emphasizes putting an official in the right place at the right time to make
the right call!
Clinic Agenda
The agenda has been set. Registration is scheduled on Friday, March 27, from 1:00 to 3:00
PM and the opening ceremony will start at 3:00 PM. Registration and the Opening will be at Burr
Gymnasium. The clinic will end on Saturday, March 28, at 6:45 PM.
Click here to see full agenda.
On-Field Instruction
This clinic is proud to work in conjunction with Howard University. Their spring practices have started
and on-field work is planned. To ensure that each participant gets sufficient field time, there will be a
scrimmage on Friday and a scrimmage on Saturday. If you plan to work on the field the
following attire is requested: hat, stripped shirt, knickers, whistle, flag and bean bag. Be
prepared for inclement weather! There will be a NFL and NCAA 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 scrimmages there will be a brief review session. During this post-scrimmage 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. 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:
Terry McAulay, NFL Referee #77, Super Bowls XXXIX & XLIII,
Terry McAulay, Big East -Coordinator of Football Officials
Doug Rhoads, Atlantic Coast Conference Coordinator of Football Officials
Larry Upson, United Football League Vice President of Officiating and Operations,
Larry Upson, Former NFL Director of Officiating Operations
Special Guest:
Ben Montgomery, NFL Line Judge, Super Bowl XXXII
Larry Hill, NFL Replay Official, Super Bowl XXXVIII
Jim Duke, NFL Supervisor of Officials, NFL Umpire, Retired
Jim Corpora, Centennial Conference Supervisor of Officials,
Jim Corpora, ACC Side Judge, 2008 Las Vegas Bowl
NFL Clinicians:
James Coleman, NFL Side Judge #95
Boris Cheek, NFL Field Judge #41, Super Bowl XLII
Scott Edwards, NFL Field Judge #3
Roy Ellison, NFL Umpire #81, Super Bowl XLIII
Wayne Mackie, NFL Head Linesman #106
Dyrol Prioleau, NFL Field Judge #109
Greg Steed, NFL Back Judge #12, Super Bowl XLII Alternate
Keith Washington, NFL Side Judge #7
NCAA Clinicians:
Mike Carter, MEAC Field Judge
Fred Cook, MEAC Line Judge
Thurman Hardison, ACC Line Judge, 2009 International Bowl
Adrian Hill, Big Twelve Referee (2009)
Adrian Hill, Conference USA Referee (former), 2008 Music City Bowl
Ralph Newell, Big East Line Judge
Keith Parham, Big East Back Judge, 2009 Outback Bowl (alternate)
Dave Parker, MEAC Umpire
Wayne Randall, MEAC Side Judge
Tod Reese, Big East Line Judge, 2009 Fiesta Bowl
Robert Straughter, CIAA Umpire, 2008 D-II Semi-Final (CIAA), 2008 D-II Second Round (ECAC),
Robert Straughter, 2008 ECAC Southeast Bowl
Chuck Williams, MEAC Referee
Greg Yette, Big XII Back Judge, 2008 Poinsettia Bowl
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| ********************************** The TBFOC Staff would like to thank everyone that attended the 2009 TBFOC. The purpose of the clinic was to assist you in becoming a better official at your current level. We trust that this was accomplished. We sincerely appreciates the following participants which helped make the clinic a success:
********************************* Please use the link below to view pictures of the 2nd Annual TBFOC: www.tbfoc.org/photos ********************************** The TBFOC Staff has already begun discussing next year's clinic. For each of you that attended the 2009 TBFOC, please help us in our planning effort by completing the following survey: www.tbfoc.org/survey ********************************** |