Mission Statement
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OUR START
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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
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At the onset, there were 42 officials covering 7 schools
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1 day preseason clinic
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In 2018, the organization became what it is know as today, the Centennial Conference Football Officials (CCFO)
OUR GROWTH
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In 2023, the CCFO expands to include the Landmark Conference bringing the total to 14 schools
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70+ on-field officials
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20+ clock operators
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72 varsity games in 2023
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648 total varsity assignments
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2023 marked the 20th Annual Centennial and Landmark Conferences Football Officials Clinic - a 2-day clinic (formerly known as the LVCFOC)
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2-day Preseason Clinic
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2023 instituted Position Coaches
INNOVATION
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Only D-III conference with both Spring and Fall preseason clinics
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Early adoption of O2O’s
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Quick implementation of U in the backfield mechanics
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Direct communication with Division III National Coordinator and national NCAA leadership
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
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Bedrock principle of the CCFO is education; the “teaching” of football officiating
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Continual development and improvement in order to provide the highest level of officiating services
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Offseason/Preseason Training
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Spring Clinic
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11 Regional Meetings and CFO test review sessions
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Preseason Scrimmages
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In-season Training
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Weekly training tapes and memos with teaching moments
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3 in-season regional meetings
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HUDL evaluations by experienced NFL and NCAA officials
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Frequent position-specific training meetings/review sessions
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Supervisor outreach to coaches and crews regarding plays of concern
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Postseason
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Individual end of season wrap up call with Jim
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January social
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CFO is an innovator in Division III Football
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Only D-III conference with both Spring and Fall preseason clinics
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Early adoption of O2O’s
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Quick implementation of U in the backfield mechanics
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Direct communication with Division III National Coordinator and national NCAA leadership
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NFL, FBS, and FCS officials “give back” (including several former staff members)
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Unwavering support of Conference leadership
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High expectation of excellence
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Communication and transparency from CCFO leadership
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Trust and support of member athletic departments
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Staff Camaraderie and Loyalty – CCFOA
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ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
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The CCFO is recognized nationally as one of the strongest Division III football officiating organizations in the country
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Post-season assignments on a yearly basis (often multiple crews)
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Promotions to the highest levels of football officiating
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NFL
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FBS (B1G, AAC)
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FCS (CIP, MEAC, MVFC)
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(from l to r): Tommy Walters, Steve Borchard, Nick Coleman, Thomas Reaves, Justin Ackley, Tyler Miller, Clement Vacelet, Thomas Jackson
(from l-r): Frank McCabe, Tom Work, Steve Citro, Stuart Hindman, Mike Purcell, Tony Rieck, James Hayes
(l-r): Lincoln Kaufman, Kyle Murray, Bobby Geiss, Stuart Hindman, Tom Work, Tommy Walters, Brian Johnson
(from l to r): Tommy Walters, Steve Borchard, Nick Coleman, Thomas Reaves, Justin Ackley, Tyler Miller, Clement Vacelet, Thomas Jackson