As promised, here is the shortened version of the Rogers Redding interview.

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Be the Best on the Field,

Todd

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  The word is out. Monday, August 24th at 9 am EST I will host a LIVE teleseminar where I will interview SEC Commissioner of Football Officiating and NCAA Rules Editor/Secretary; Rogers Redding.

I hosted a small contest to see who could guess what I was up to. Several good answers but only one correct response.

AND THE WINNER IS: RON DIVINEY

Ron will receive a consolation prize from ProFootballReferee.com (I just need some time to come up with something impressive!)

If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so easily at www.profootballreferee.com/teleseminar/rogersredding

Can’t make that time? No worries! A replay of the interview will be available but you must register to get on the notification list. I’ll also be hosting the call on the upcoming podcast next month. Stay tuned for more details on that!

Film Doesn't Lie

I have set a lofty goal this year. No, not work the state playoffs (although that is one of my long-term goals), not get an NCAA DII playoff game, or make it to the NFL.

I want to receive game film from 70% of my high school games. Assuming I get 10 regular season games, that equates to 7 DVD’s. Should be easy, huh?

As many of you know, getting game film can be a difficult task. I had a comment from a reader inquiring about formatting the DVDs so I thought I’d add my plan of attach to the blog and see if anyone else has any unique strategies or techniques they have found successful in getting game film for review.

• Here’s my plan of attack:
• Call the AD of the school the day prior to the game
• Stress the film is need for the officiating to IMPROVE
• The film is being used for training purposes
• Have a stamped, addressed envelope ready.
• Deliver it to the AD and/or Coach prior to the game (usually when I arrive at the locker room/dressing area)
• If not the coach, I take the time to have the R,U or LG mention it to the Head Coach during the pregame meeting or on the sideline. (just a reminder that we have requested the game film)
• I also take a $5 bill and put it in the envelope for the guy making the copies. I tell the AD its for the copy guy too.
   

So that’s my master plan. The $5 bill idea comes from Allen Baynes, NFL Side Judge and former CUSA deep official. He found the AD’s to be more appreciative and willing to follow-up on the DVD after the fact because we offered a small token of appreciation. I also like the idea of stressing the importance the video makes in improving the level of officiating. Coaches and AD’s alike understand that mentality.

So what are your ideas? Leave a comment, or email me at todd@profootballreferee.com

Just a Hint

Stay tuned Thursday for the details on a special announcement.

Venture a guess>….Leave me a comment and I’ll send the first person to guess correctly something  cool!