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Mission Statement
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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

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

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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