This clinic is proud to work in conjunction with several universities and colleges. On Saturday, we break out into crews (8 officials) and travel to an area university to have a pre-game conference, work a spring scrimmage, and have a post-game video review with the instructors.

In 2026, we sent out 16 (8-person) crews to various collegiate scrimmages. These officials worked a full scrimmage… not 5 plays or 10 plays but a FULL collegiate scrimmage. No other clinic can offer you that kind of opportunity.

Participating universities have included: Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, University of Michigan, Michigan State, Bowling Green, Akron, Kent, Ball State, Grand Valley, Saginaw Valley, Ashland, Findlay, Hillsdale, Toledo, Marion (Indianapolis), Illinois State, Youngstown, and Northwood. Participating schools are subject to change based on the spring practice schedule.

There will be at least 3 clinicians at each of the sites taking notes on your performance for later review.

Our purpose at this clinic is to prepare you for the “Communicator” position (this is entry-level). We are very proud that in the 4 years we have had a Replay track, we have placed 11 participants at a conference.

The Replay track includes 2 days of classroom training, ending on Friday afternoon with working a scrimmage at one of the local universities (assuming scrimmages are available).

The Replay staff will include officials from the Big Ten, Big 12, and NFL with a wealth of experience both on the field and in the booth.

Instruction will not only address the rules but also the mechanics, philosophies, and communication skills necessary for success in the booth.

Participants will review situational video from both the College and the NFL as part of their training.

Following the scrimmage, there will be a video review session of your performance. During this post-game review, the observers will critique your overall performance, including rule interpretation, mechanics and positioning, and general field presence.

You will have the opportunity to ask the observers questions regarding your performance. The video review session at the scrimmage site will conclude the clinic.

We hope that you leave your scrimmage with a greater understanding of the mechanics and the philosophies necessary to be a quality college official.

Each participant will get an e-mail copy of your evaluation.

You will need to complete the application online, which includes a digital PASSPORT-quality headshot.

The full fee includes one night's lodging, three lunches, and one dinner, plus all clinic materials.

Based on your qualifications you will be told at the time of your registration your acceptance status – pending payment of the clinic fee.

 No acceptance will occur without the completed application.

NOTE: Those who have attended a prior clinic do not need to send in a resume and/or schedules as required by first-time applicants.

Our space is very limited, and thus we may not be able to accept all applicants. We will accept those applicants who are (1) the most likely to be moving from the High School level to the Collegiate level, or (2) those who are working in lower division college games and seek improvement.