How to break into College Football

[Rich]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

In Ohio, an official cannot even work a high school varsity game with less than two years on field time. After two years, and an advancement test, along with field evaluation, then you can work varsity as a Class 1 official.

Please tell me they don't make officials that move into the state wait 2 years to work a varsity game...

[umpirebob71]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Please tell me they don't make officials that move into the state wait 2 years to work a varsity game...

I'm at the bottom of the chain, but depending on experience, maybe not.

[Sonofanump]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Please tell me they don't make officials that move into the state wait 2 years to work a varsity game...

No, Ohio is a reciprocating state with sports licenses.

What part of the state are you moving to?

[grantsrc]

A few years back there was an outstanding article in Referee Magazine written by John Bible about moving up. In his article, it was his stance that in order to have a successful college career you should have at least 10 years of high school experience before moving up.

From personal experience, I moved in the NAIA ranks after 4 years of high school experience and looking back, I probably wasn't ready. I only worked two years of college before stepping back and going back to school to get my specialist degree.

Don't rush it. Things will happen in time.

I wish you the best of luck!