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A Conversation with NFHS Officiating Director Dana Pappas
Description
Get an inside look at the world of Football Officials. Mike D the Referee brings you information ranging from penalties and current game content to how you can become an official. From youth, high school, and college to the NFL, Mike D will help give you insight into what goes on Inside the Mind of a Football Official.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
* The latest on NFHS officiating initiatives.
* Strategies to improve the football officiating environment.
* Key football rule updates and interpretations.
* Promoting diversity and inclusion in officiating.
* Advice for anyone interested in becoming a football official.
Special Guest:
Dana Pappas, Director of Officiating Services at the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Dana Pappas is the Director of Officiating Services at the NFHS]. She assumed this newly-created role in August 202]. In her role, Pappas oversees officials programming, officials services, and partners with state associations to address challenges in providing enough qualified contest officials to member schools[2]. Before joining NFHS, Dana was with the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) for 24 years, where she was the Commissioner of Officials. Learn More About NFHS and Dana Pappas:
* Website: NFHS
* Dana Pappas on X: @DanaPappasNFHS
* Dana Pappas on LinkedIn: Dana Pappas' LinkedIn Profile
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