Smart Football Officiating Author:Jeffrey Stern Smart Football Officiating offers page after page of practical, hands-on tips and time-tested advice proven to elevate your game to a new level. Whether youre a rookie official or a veteran crew chief, this book is brimming with useful information to help you officiate smarter! Chapters include: * Some ABCs of Officiating: Twenty-s... more »ix tips, listed alphabetically, to upgrade your onfield performance.
* Sound Advice from Solid Refs: Top NFL officials Gerald Austin, Bill Carollo, Tony Corrente, Al Jury and Bob McElwee and standout college officials Randy Christal, Bill LeMonnier and John Laurie, plus NCAA National Coordinator of Officiating Dave Parry, describe what it takes and offer proven suggestions.
* Body Language Speaks Volumes: Your posture, facial expression and tone of voice speak volumes about your officiating. Learn how to use body language to send the message you want to send. Also, find out how the body language of players and coaches can help you head off trouble.
* The Four Cs of Officiating: There are plenty of words starting with the letter C that can be used to describe officials. Which words made writer George Demetrious list: Courageous? Caring? Cocky? Critical? Youll not only find out the "magic four," youll learn how they apply to you.
* Things We Will Never Fail To Do: That was the name of a list of mechanics and positive habits compiled by a high school crew chief. Writer Jerry Grunska describes them in detail and explains why theyre important.« less