HOW TO
BECOME A
NFL
REFEREE
EXTRA
TIPS
• Having a part-time job while training
is important as your early officiating
career will not be full-time
• Willingness to travel is a must
• Must be passionate about the sport of
football to succeed
• Staying in...
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HOW TO
BECOME A
NFL
REFEREE
EXTRA
TIPS
• Having a part-time job while training
is important as your early officiating
career will not be full-time
• Willingness to travel is a must
• Must be passionate about the sport of
football to succeed
• Staying in shape is a must as referees
move up and down the field for
hours
• While not required, prior history as a
coach or player is a plus
• Document every college/minor
league game you officiate as the
NFL will require you to provide this
information
Contacting
the
NFL
Once you have met all the minimum
requirements, send the following
information to the listed address.
• Proof of 10 year experience
(minimum of five collegiate/minor
league years
• Provide proof of belonging to
an accredited football officials
association or previous history as
football player or coach
• Provide a detailed copy of your
collegiate officiating schedule for
the past three seasons, listing dates,
schools, location of games, and
positions worked
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