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OUR START

 

• The organization got it's start in 2007 as the Lehigh Valley Collegiate Football Officials with the goal to become the premier Division III officiating organization

• At the onset, there were 42 officials covering 7 schools

• 1 day preseason clinic

• In 2018, the organization became what it is know as today, the Centennial Conference Football Officials (CCFO)

 

OUR GROWTH

 

• In 2023, the CCFO expands to include the Landmark Conference bringing the total to 14 schools

• 70+ on-field officials

• 20+ clock operators

• 72 varsity games in 2023

• 648 total varsity assignments

• 2023 marked the 20th Annual Centennial and Landmark Conferences Football Officials Clinic - a 2-day clinic  (formerly known as the LVCFOC)

• 2-day Preseason Clinic

• 2023 instituted Position Coaches

 

INNOVATION

 

• Only D-III conference with both Spring and Fall preseason clinics

• Early adoption of O2O’s

• Quick implementation of U in the backfield mechanics

• Direct communication with Division III National Coordinator and national NCAA leadership

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

 

• Bedrock principle of the CCFO is education; the “teaching” of football officiating

• Continual development and improvement in order to provide the highest level of officiating services

• Offseason/Preseason Training

  • Spring Clinic

  • 11 Regional Meetings and CFO test review sessions

  • Preseason Scrimmages

• In-season Training

  • Weekly training tapes and memos with teaching moments

  • 3 in-season regional meetings

  • HUDL evaluations by experienced NFL and NCAA officials

  • Frequent position-specific training meetings/review sessions

  • Supervisor outreach to coaches and crews regarding plays of concern

• Postseason

  • Individual end of season wrap up call with Jim

  • January social

• CFO is an innovator in Division III Football

  • Only D-III conference with both Spring and Fall preseason clinics

  • Early adoption of O2O’s

  • Quick implementation of U in the backfield mechanics

  • Direct communication with Division III National Coordinator and national NCAA leadership

• NFL, FBS, and FCS officials “give back” (including several former staff members)

• Unwavering support of Conference leadership

• High expectation of excellence

• Communication and transparency from CCFO leadership

• Trust and support of member athletic departments

• Staff Camaraderie and Loyalty – CCFOA

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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

 

• The CCFO is recognized nationally as one of the strongest Division III football officiating organizations in the country

• Post-season assignments on a yearly basis (often multiple crews)

• Promotions to the highest levels of football officiating

  • NFL

  • FBS (B1G, AAC)

  • FCS (CIP, MEAC, MVFC)

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