Football doesn't build character,
it reveals character!
-- Marv Levy
Evaluation Mechanics and
Workflow
August 14, 2013
Evaluation Mechanics Overview
Evaluation Mechanics Overview
Types of Evaluations
• Objective vs Subjective
– Both are important to Official’s rating and
development
– Many Factors moved Committee toward Objective
• Formal Evaluation
– Published
– Non-Published, Official requested
• Peer & Partner Evaluation
– Cumulative, Twice in the Season
Peer & Partner Evaluation Mechanics
Overview
• Weeks 0-3 and Weeks 4-7
• Everyone who works a Varsity game
– Easy for crews, Crew Chief managed
– Area Directors manage Pool games
• Capture Subjective Data
– A Crew Chief tool for training
– Subjective, Snapshots, Soft skills, honesty counts
– Collect, reflect, and submit via email
• Area Directors & Crew Chief request completion
Collect and Submit the Evaluations
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Primary Position
Minimum of 5 spread-sheets per crew
Consolidation Would be helpful
Naming Convention
Date [early/late]Type[partner]Crew.xlsx
2013-early-partner-kelley.xlsx
[email protected]
CC: [email protected]
CC: [email protected]
Peer & Partner Evaluation Mechanics
Questions
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Formal Evaluation Mechanics Prolog
• The Evaluation Program will evolve
– Will ask for post season feedback
• Tighter Standards <–> Evaluation Linkage
• Reporting is in development and currently a
manual process
• Training for new Crew Chiefs
Formal Evaluation Mechanics
Overview
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Confirm with your partner
Car pool if practical
Game Day Evaluation Recommendations
Submit the Evaluation
Review in Hudl as needed
Amend Evaluation as needed
Submit Fee Request
Formal Evaluation Mechanics Details
• Be in the locker room for Pregame
– Observe but don’t participate
• Find your spot in the stadium
• Be Discreet
Game Time!
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Observe and Rate Pregame Activities
Note all penalties for crew review
Note plays of interest
Focus on Individual official for 2-3 series
Adjust focus for Special Situations
– Kicking game, Goal Line, Penalties
• Take wide view for overall Crew comments
Formal Evaluation Mechanics Details
• Be in the locker room for Half Time
– Observe but don’t participate
• Second half
– Double check ratings and behaviors
– Look for any adjustments discussed at Half
– Develop the post game comments
• Be in the locker room for Postgame
– In most cases the Crew Chief goes first
– In most cases ONE Evaluator will present the comments
– Per Official & Crew Provide one item for immediate
improvement
– Per Official & Crew Provide at least one positive observation
– Keep it short
Excel 101
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Excel comes with many “Features”
The Notes/Observations are yours
Keep category comments brief
Use notes for The Good, The Bad, and The
Unusual or Ugly
• Naming Convention
• Date [yyyymmdd]Type[formal]Crew.xlsx
• 20130830-formal-kelley.xlsx
Excel 101 - Live Demo
DFOA Formal Evaluation Form
DATE: 8/16/2013
Game #
EVALUATORS:1.
VISITOR:
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Home:
Referee:
Umpire:
Linesman:
Was Hudl used to assist the evaluator?
Yes or No
Line Judge:
Back Judge:
Ratings: 1=Below Standard 2=Meets Standard 3=Exceeds Standard
Pre Game
Shows up on time
Participates in pregame discussion
Performs all communications prior to game
Participate in activities during week prior to game
Leads constructive pregame
Demonstrates knowledge of Rules
Prior to Game Start
Is on the field 30 minutes prior to game start
Meets with coaches and crew (if necessary)
Observes teams prior to game start
Locates chain crew/ball boy prior to game start
Performs all pregame duties that the position calls for
Uniform & General Appearance
Uniform is clean (pants black, shirt not wrinkled,
hat not sweat stained, socks clean and straight,
shoes are predominately black)
Is neat and well groomed.
Is in shape
Has all the proper tools: cards flags bags
Clips Pencils
Mechanics
Follows standard NFHS mechanics
Is in proper position prior to snap
Proper ball mechanics
Uses signals to communicate with crewmates
correctly.
Counts players
Signals Timeout when necessary
(Inc pass/OB/1st down)
Proper use of beanbag
Positioning
Works to get to proper position to make right call
Reads run and allows play to move in front
Get to Goal Line (doesn’t get beat)
Makes sure is in right place at right time
Reads pass and moves downfield
Stays with key (QB, WR, Option)
Does not fish in someone elses pond
Kick offs and Punt Plays
Is in proper position on KO's
Cleans up sidelines and signals when BJ is ready
Picks up blocking
Watches players and not the ball unless its his job
Reads play and gets into position
Proper position on Punt plays
Hustles to cover punts and kicks
Dead Ball Officiating
Has head on a swivel to catch late hits
Does not over communicate with coaching staff
Makes his presence felt to players when needed
Knows when to act and when to watch
Is not wandering between plays/timeouts
Maintains proper control of sideline
Penalty enforcement
Penalty calls are accurate and enforced accurately
Does not over officiate
Has working knowledge of penalty enforcement
Reports Fouls to referee correctly Foul,Number,Live or Dead Ball
Communication
Communicates well with crew
Keeps chain crew in order
Knows when to listen and knows when to speak
Communicate well with coaches
Communicates well with players
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Complete and Submit the Evaluation
• Email and (hopefully) More to come at an
auxiliary web site
• [email protected]
• CC: [email protected]
Crew Chiefs
You are responsible for doing one FORMAL
Evaluation on your crew per season.
From the stands….. With or Without an
evaluation partner.
• Naming Convention
• Date [yyyymmdd]Type[formal]Crew.xlsx
• 20130830-formal-kelley.xlsx
Resources and Support Information
• Forms are available in “HELPFUL LINKS &
RESOURCES” section of the web site:
http://www.cfoa-denver.org/Default.aspx?pageId=591405
• Slides will also be posted on that page
• Technical support questions to me -- [email protected]
File Naming Convention Recap
Peer and Partners
• Date [early/late]Type[partner]Crew.xlsx
• 2013-early-partner-kelley.xlsx
Formal
• Date [yyyymmdd]Type[formal]Crew.xlsx
• 20130830-formal-kelley.xlsx
Amended after Hudl
• Date [yyyymmdd]Type[amendedl]Crew.xlsx
• 20130830-amended-kelley.xlsx
Email to:
[email protected]
Formal Evaluation Mechanics
Questions
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