Jeremy Parker

OVC Facts  60 OVC games  240 quarters  125 plays per game  22 Players  7 officials  5 OVC crews  1 Coordinator

OVC Philosophy  Privilege  Condition your brain and body  Check Film4OVC daily  Games start on Aug. 29, be ready  Start perfect and get better  Mistakes are MAGNIFIED

Monday  Download Game Film  Review for verification of Foul Report  Review foul report and approve before it’s submitted  Conference Calls Position Call Crew Call

Mid Week Procedures  Plan pre-game  Create quiz questions  Delegate film and game cards  Review self assessment notes  Review crew assessment notes

Mid Week Procedures  Check Film4OVC and Arbiter/CFO  Physical Preparation  Confirm hotel and meal  Study the rulebook  Call/ fellow officials

Day Before Game  Travel  Mandatory crew meal  Review logistics and schedule  Download & watch JJ’s Training Video  Check Arbiter for CFO updates/videos  Pre-game discussion and review for current game

Game Day  Review rules, mechanics, quiz,  Discuss timing/penalty admin,  Review notes from previous week  Set a self/crew improvement goal for game  Silent and/or reflection time  Follow CCA/conference manual for taking the field

The Role R esponsibility E xcellent Communication F air E fficient R ules E xceptional Decision Making Quickly E nthusiasm (controlled)

Post-Game Procedures  Review Foul Report (Immediately)  Assess performance of crew members  Call JJ to report on any unusual play(s),situation(s) or mistake(s) that may have happened.

Day After Game  Take this day to decompress  Spend time with family, attend church, and check on your crew  Thank your family for allowing you to officiate college football  Send R with any questions for conference call w/ JJ

Final Thoughts  Always be prepared  Expect the unexpected  Failure to prepare is preparing to fail  Do your homework  Work every game like it’s your last  Pay it forward  It’s bigger than us