Mileage Tracker /  by Michael Taylor

Link to Google Sheets mileage tracker:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13GyvHP64sBEtsjtOHWB2ZqDDOWq8F3RcBm2mf_BIqYA/edit?usp=sharing

This spreadsheet only works using Google because it uses Google Maps to automatically calculate mileage between addresses. To use:

  1. Log in to your Google account.

  2. Click on the link above.

  3. Click File, then Make a Copy to put the file into your own account.

  4. Click on the Addresses tab at the bottom. Change the first entry to your home address.

  5. Most schools we go to are already included, but add any other addresses you want, such as a work address or meeting location, in that tab.

  6. Enter dates by typing the date or by double-clicking to bring up a calendar pop-up.

  7. Click the arrow in the From and To columns to select an address.

  8. Each round-trip will use two lines.

  9. Totals for mileage (and tolls in dollars and cents, if used) is at the top of the spreadsheet.

  10. Contact Mike Taylor at pafbadc@gmail.com for help.

Pregame Cheat Sheets (Mechanics) /  by Michael Taylor

5-Man MSOA Cheat Sheet. (2023) Print this out and carry it with you to every game. Makes an excellent pregame sheet.

4-Man MSOA Cheat Sheet. (2023) Print this out and carry it with you to every game. You never know when you might have to use 4-man mechanics.

MSOA Pregame Checklist. (2023) Used by referees to run the pregame meeting.

Clock Operator Procedures. (2022) NFHS publication that summarizes clock procedures.

Signal Charts and Training /  by Michael Taylor

Official signal chart. (2022) This is the chart of the signals used by referees to indicate fouls.

Links to football signal flashcards hosted on the Quizlet website.  All the flashcards are based on pages 91-94 of the 2022 Rules Book:

  1. For signals involving fouls go to: https://quizlet.com/_a1jzm4?x=1jqt&i=3tbszk 

  2. For other general signals go to: https://quizlet.com/_a1ji1f?x=1jqt&i=3tbszk 

The flashcards should start with some text describing the signal. If the flashcard starts with a picture, then you can click on the button with 2 arrows facing opposite directions to change which side of the card you start on.