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I think there is some merit to what George Black is saying, but I think they should also look at bringing in those who have Football and Officiating experience as well. I currently work with a University team and umpire baseball mostly at the competitive men's level as well as with the NCAA.
I can tell you from experience in working with a new umpire in our association this year who never worked a ball game before but does hockey at the Junior A and OHL level. He came in as a rookie at a high level and quickly became one of the better umps in our association. Being an official in any sport uses many of the same skills, especially in dealing with situations. That former players don't have.
I have looked into being a football official in my area, but after seeing a good friend and former HS teamate being treated with kids gloves(BTW this kids father was a CFL referee but lived in another area) and discussing how everything works in my area. I thought why would I be on a chain crew for an OVFL game for $25 when I can do a baseball game for $50. Now if I saw that I could move up quickly within my association it might be a different story.
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