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Do you love football and wish you could learn what takes to make that tough call. Do you have what it takes to be an NFL official?  It all starts by officiating at the High School level and working your way up the ranks.

The game of high school football is a great way for young adults to learn sportsmanship and teamwork. The high school football referee is an integral manager of this growth on the field. Besides the rewarding influence on young adults, it is a great way to stay in shape and make money while doing so.

If you are a female and thought this was just a man’s game; then you are mistaken. More female officials hit the field at the NCAA and NFL level than ever before.  When asked "Will there be women officiating in the NFL? NFL's director of officiating David Coleman replied “Yes, there will be, because we're committed to having the best officials," Coleman said. "We're committed to having excellence in officiating at all levels. We're looking for the best officials. When we have women, just like when we have men who are in that group, they will go in that (development) program.…To get to the NFL as an official, you have to be in that group," he said. "That's our talent pool to come on the field when vacancies exist… "

GOAA is a well-respected football officiating association that has ties to the SEC, ACC, So Conference, SIAC and many other NCAA conferences as well as the NFL.

We are currently getting ready for our 2025 season and seeking interested individuals.

Your journey starts by contacting a GOAA representative to get more information.

Football 40/25 Playclock App

40/25 Playclock TimerFootball Play clock for use in NFHS and NCAA rules. Users can run 40 or 25 second play clocks at any time. It also permits you to take the 1 minute for timeout.

Great delay-of-game timer, for all American football referees with a Wear OS smartwatch.

Google Play Store link > Football 40/25 Playclock

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Football Down Indicator App

Down Indicator Easily use the football down indicator on your smartwatch.

Dedicated to youth, high school, college and professional leagues, but also suitable for daily training, is an amateur and professional football referee must have.

For all American football referees with a Wear OS smartwatch.

Google Play Store link > Football Down Indicator

 

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