Stay Sharp. Stay Informed. All season long.
Attend the NFJOA Clinic or 1 Rules Interpretation Meeting
Attend the NFOA Clinic + 3 In Season Regional Meetings or 4 In Season Regional Meetings
Complete the Concussion Course after July 1 2026 and prior to your first on field assignment
Complete the NHFS Recertification Test
Search the public attendance records by official name.
Official rules interpretation sessions, general assembly, and business meetings.
All times Eastern.
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7:00 PM
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Passing Game & Catch/No-Catch
Presenter: Jim Corpora
• Focus: Coverage of receivers and ruling on catch/incomplete pass.
• Mechanics: Deep wings maintaining a cushion on long plays. Umpire eye-discipline—staying on line play longer before looking downfield.
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7:00 PM
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Punts & Change of Possession (COP)
Presenter: Steven Citro
• Focus: Transitioning from one direction to another and coverage of deep returns.
• Mechanics: Punt positioning (7–10 yards deeper than the receiver). Mastering "Reverse Mechanics" on interceptions and fumbles
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7:00 PM
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Goal Line Excellence
Presenter: Jim Corpora / Bob Masucci
• Focus: Mastering the most critical line on the field.
• Mechanics: Short wing "snapping" to the goal line. Deep wing positioning (2–3 yards off the pylon) and stationary signaling.
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7:00 PM
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Penalty Enforcement & Clock Management
Presenter: Steve Genzale / Bob Masucci
• Focus: Precision in details.
• Mechanics: Step-by-step enforcement of common fouls (Holding, IBB, DPI). Handling modified timing/running clocks correctly
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• Focus: Coverage of receivers and ruling on catch/incomplete pass. • Mechanics: Deep wings maintaining a cushion on long plays. Umpire eye-discipline—staying on line play longer before looking downfield.
Location: American Legion Post 25 Phillipsburg High School
Presenter: Jim Corpora
• Focus: Transitioning from one direction to another and coverage of deep returns. • Mechanics: Punt positioning (7–10 yards deeper than the receiver). Mastering "Reverse Mechanics" on interceptions and fumbles
Location: Zoom Meeting
Presenter: Steven Citro
• Focus: Mastering the most critical line on the field. • Mechanics: Short wing "snapping" to the goal line. Deep wing positioning (2–3 yards off the pylon) and stationary signaling.
Location: American Legion Post 25 North Hunterdon High School - Room 120
Presenter: Jim Corpora / Bob Masucci
• Focus: Precision in details. • Mechanics: Step-by-step enforcement of common fouls (Holding, IBB, DPI). Handling modified timing/running clocks correctly
Location: American Legion Post 25 Phillipsburg High School
Presenter: Steve Genzale / Bob Masucci
Current-year meetings that have already taken place.
Presenter: Steven Citro
Presenter: Steven Citro
Presenter: Bryan Scipio
Virtual professional development webinars and rules study panels.
All times Eastern.
No upcoming offseason training sessions are scheduled at this time.
Previously held offseason sessions with available recordings.
Presenter: Jim Corpora
Presenter: Bob Masucci and Jerry Picazzio
Presenter: Mark Bitar and Ed Camp
