Youth League Official Basics

[#olderthanilook]

I think what you're doing for the players and the officials is outstanding.

It's really difficult to get people involved in officiating. Investing time and giving an opportunity to h.s. aged kids is fantastic idea and a great introduction to the craft.

Keep doin' what you're doin'!

[Dad]

This really depends on if you know what you're doing as an official.

[SWOhioOfficial]

This is how I started out, I was not a High Schooler, but in my mid 20s.

I was Coaching JV Girl's Basketball, and a buddy of mine talked me into it. I had refereed Soccer and Umpired Baseball before so it was natural. It was a league ran by the local Parks and Rec Department, we had a 3 hour rules the Saturday before the Season started to go over some basics from Veteran Official.

After, two seasons I finally hung up the coaches whistle and took the local OHSAA class. Now, 5 years later, I am starting to get some Varsity games and and working a ton of ball, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. In fact, I am contemplating quitting as a Football Coach to go Officiate.