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I will agree with Drake. I was taught some philosophy and some mechanics by a couple of very knowledgeable pro refs. I learned some things in 1990 that were finally talked about in 1996 in the High school ranks. the things I learned helped immensely with calling the game. The point is that you can learn from anywhere and use them. Although the Federation Mechanics book is a guide, I find that it is marginal at best for some situations. There are very little discussions on strong side refereeing. There is little in the way of refereeing the defense. There are few discussions on what should happen when an official asks for help on an OOB, from a partner. etc ( ad nauseum). I have found that the NF is the slowest rules group to adapt, and is reluctant to change things that make sense for the game. Personally they are too worried about multiple fouls and false multiple fouls and the width of inseams on a jersey than they are taking a look at the poorly written rules that need a serious rewrite. I personally think that understanding the rules at all levels helps us referee the game, particularly when so many people watch the pro and college games and then watch NF games with their kids.
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