NJFOA
Central Jersey Chapter
AGENDA
2026 NJFOA Pre-Season Clinic
Agenda
(Subject to Change)
Clinicians / Presenters
Mark Bitar -NJSIAA State Assignor
Mike Bartram - NJSIAA Rules Interpreter
Ed Camp - Retired NFL Down Judge
Jim Corpora - Retired ACC Side Judge
Jerry Magallanes - ACC Referee
Patrick Oldham - AAC Umpire
Jerry Walter - ACC Side Judge
TIME
7:30 - 8:15
8:30 - 8:50
TOPIC
Check-In... Give-a-way
LEADER(S)
By Chapter
Opening Kickoff (Welcome to Raritan High School
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Moment of Silence for Deceased Members and Coach
- Head Football Coach
8:50 - 9:10
9:10 - 9:40
2025 NFHS Rule Changes / Points of Emphasis
Video: 2025 NJSIAA/NFHS - Selected Plays
Mike Bartram
All
9:45 - 10:00
NJSIAA State Assignor
Mark Bitar
10:10 - 10:25
10:25 - 10:35
10:35 - 11:05
11:05 - 11:15
11:15 - 12:00
Alliance Orthopedics
Clinic Raffle
Coaches Roundtable
Review of 2026 NJFOA Mechanics Changes
Breakout Session
Alliance Orthopedics
Pete Mangarella
TBD
B. Masucci / J. Picazio
Clinicians
- Referees
- Umpires
- Head Linesmen / Line Judges
- Head Linesmen / Line Judges
- Side Judges / Field Judges
12:05 - 12:30
12:35 - 1:20
What to do when you don't know what to do
Combo Breakout Session
Jim Corpora
Clinicians
- Referees / Umpires
- Short Wings / Deep Wings
- 2025 / 2026 NJFOA Cadets
1:20 - 1:30
Wrap Up...On to 2026!
J. Corpora
Reminders:
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All Sports Officials, LLC will be on site starting at 8:30
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All attendees will receive credit for the Mandatory Interpretation Meeting
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Mr. Jim Gear, Bravo Tactical Hearing will be in attendance throughout the day
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Alliance Orthopedics will be on site starting at 8:00 AM.
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We will start and stay on time.
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Dress attire for the clinic is casual. We want you to feel welcomed, comfortable, and relaxed. Our only request in no cutoff tee shirts.
2026 NJFOA Pre-Season Clinic Committee
Dave Race - Central Chapter - Chairperson
Scott Campbell - South Chapter
Steve Citro - Central Chapter
Jim Corpora - Central Chapter
Bruce Cronauer - Central Chapter
Bill Fleming - Central Chapter
Pete Mangarella - Central Chapter
Bob Masucci - North Chapter
Carmine Picardo - North Chapter
Jerry Picazio - North Chapter
Bryan Scipio - Central Chapter
Bill Surdovel - Shore Chapter
C. Picardo / J. Picazio
