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NFHS Rule 9 Part 1: Helping the Runner, Blocking & Personal Fouls
Season 3 Episode 32
Rule 9 is packed with situations that can change a football game in a hurry—and in this episode of Whistle Talk, Mike D the Referee and Coach Chip br…
2 months ago
Rule 10: Penalty Enforcement Explained
Season 3 Episode 31
Mike D the Referee is back with Coach Chip for one of the biggest—and most important—rules in the NFHS Football Rule Book: Rule 10 – Penalty Enforcem…
2 months, 1 week ago
Rule 7 Part 2: Advanced Situations & Coaching Strategy
Season 3 Episode 30
Rule knowledge is one thing. Applying it under Friday night lights is something completely different.
In Part 2 of our Rule 7 series, Mike D, Coach Ch…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rule 7 Part 1: Offensive Formations, Motion & Shifts
Season 3 Episode 29
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Mike D is joined by Coach Chip Seagle and Daniel Chamberlain to break down the rules governing offensive formation…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
5th annual NJFOA Football Officials Clinic
Season 3
A few days ago, I had the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual NJFOA Pre-Season Football Clinic at Raritan High School. More than 300 football offici…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
NFHS Football Rule 5 Case Plays
Season 3 Episode 28
What happens if officials accidentally play a fifth down? Can a team punt on third down? When do penalties affect a new series of downs?
Mike D the Re…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Professionalism Starts Before the Opening Kickoff
Season 3 Episode 27
What message does your appearance send before you ever make a call?
In this episode, Mike D welcomes Michael Perrion, founder of RefShop.us, for a con…
3 months ago
Every Football Official Needs to Know These Rule 4 Case Plays
Season 3 Episode 24
Can you pass the Rule 4 test?
This week on Whistle Talk, Mike D the Referee is joined once again by Coach Chip for a fun—and educational—deep dive int…
3 months, 1 week ago
🏈 Rule 6 Part 2: Punts, Field Goals & The Most Misunderstood Kicking Rules
Season 3 Episode 25
The conversation continues!
In Part 2 of our deep dive into NFHS Rule 6, Mike D the Referee is joined once again by Coach Chip Seagle and Daniel Chamb…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
NFHS Rule 6: The Kick Game Explained
Season 3 Episode 24
The kicking game is one of the most misunderstood—and most game-changing—parts of football. In this episode of Whistle Talk, Mike D the Referee is jo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago