How to win friends and influence people
- Both officials should contact administration at least one day before game day for final logistics.
- Early game day, contact administration to check on the impact of inclement weather.
- Get to the field with sufficient lead time to conduct a pregame conference
- Be available on the field for both teams so you can perform voluntary equipment checks, clarifications, etc.
- Ensure that field markings are accurate.
- See that table and crew are properly prepared.
- For you guys at the college level, bring a game board even if you believe there is one in the locker room.
The good: You actually do it; the bad: You don't actually do it; the ugly: The game was moved somewhere else and you don't know about it.
Preparation meets opportunity
Just like paratroopers getting ready to perform an 850-foot combat jump, once you leave the airplane it is too late. Once the game starts, it's too late to prepare. Crew discussions before the game are essential.
- Check uniforms, whistles, flags, beepers.
- Turn your vouchers into the head coaches or team managers.
- First net check.
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