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Joel Pogar and Kirk Russell are championship officials from the Colorado Football Officials Association. In this PodCast, Joel and Kirk explore all the aspects of becoming a high school football official. From finding your local association to fitness requirements and rules knowledge needed on the field. Learn how to become the best official you can be and advance to college or the NFL. It all starts here on the high school football field.
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Join the conversation as we navigate the best practices of football officiating with veteran referee Randy Campbell. With an illustrious career including 20 postseason appearances, 18 FBS bowl assignments, and the 2013 BCS national championship, Randy is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical insights. He takes us through the maze of transitionin…
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In this episode, podcast hosts Joel Pogar and Kirk Russell interview Coach John Shipley from Conifer High School in Colorado. Coach Shipley shares his thoughts on the role of officials in the game of football and the importance of their presence on the field. They discuss various topics, including the pregame interaction between coaches and officia…
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In this episode of Your First Downs, hosts Joel Poger and Kirk Russell from the Colorado Football Officials Association are joined by special guest Claire Gossman, a former high school official who has worked in various prestigious football officiating roles, including college football, college bowl games, and the NFL. Claire shares his wealth of k…
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In this week's episode of Your First Downs, hosts Joel Pogar and Kirk Russell sit down with Kaylinda Benell, one of the most successful female officials in the Colorado Springs area. They discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in the male-dominated sport of football officiating. Kaylinda shares her experiences and offers advice for new …
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In this episode of Your First Downs, hosts Joel Poger and Kirk Russell discuss the lessons they learned from the 2023 Colorado Football Officials association camp. They cover topics such as movement on the field, proper mechanics for wings and goal line officials, reading the play as an official, and the importance of rotating with the players. The…
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In this episode of Your First Downs, hosts Joel Pogar and Kirk Russell are joined by special guest Scott Lewis, a referee and crew chief from the Denver Football Officials Association. The focus of this episode is on understanding and applying football rules, especially for new high school football officials. Scott shares his insights and experienc…
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Ready to elevate your game as a new football official? We've got a treat for you. Joel Pogar and Kirk Russell sit down with Jerry Letofsky, a seasoned Colorado assigner, who offers his guidance and insights into embarking on an officiating journey. Jerry sheds light on the exciting world of assigning, reveals how to land your first games, and share…
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Ever dreamt about stepping onto the football field, not as a player, but an official? Join us on an exhilarating journey into the world of high school football officiating with our hosts Joel Pogar and Kirk Russell of the Colorado Football Officials Association. We'll share the nuts and bolts of becoming an official; from selecting the right associ…
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