assessment program
DESCRIPTION
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. WHY ASSESS?. Reasons to seek assessment: Improve your skills Work higher-level games Prove you've still got what it takes (yourself/others) Beat the maintenance clock Beat the chronological clock. TYPES OF ASSESSMENT. OCSOA utilizes several types of assessments: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
WHY ASSESS?
Reasons to seek assessment: ● Improve your skills● Work higher-level games● Prove you've still got what it
takes (yourself/others)
● Beat the maintenance clock● Beat the chronological clock
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
OCSOA utilizes several types of assessments:
● New (for those new to OCSOA)
● Upgrade (desire higher level games)
● Maintenance (ensure standards)
● Blind (when performance is questioned)
● Play-Offs (ensure officials represent OCSOA's best)
NEW
Assessment on either dual or diagonal system
Pre-season, tournament, or regular season games
Verbal feedback following the matchFee included in new membership Dues
UPGRADE
Grade-dependent, either dual or diagonal system
Most likely regular season gamesVerbal feedback followed by written reportFee paid by official
Purpose is to ensure: referees are appropriately ranked
provide schools with competent officials
Periodically assess our high-level referees (100-300) Assessor fee paid by officialResults in upgrade, maintain, or downgrade
MAINTENANCE
BLIND
Requested by OCSOA BoardOfficial unaware, assessment
unannouncedResults go to BoardAssessment fee paid by OCSOA
PLAY-OFFS
Exclusively for Play-off/Final’s teams from each unit
Entire team assessed (incl. 4th official)SCSOA & OCSOA-designated assessorsAssessment fees paid by OCSOA
Requesting an Assessment
First contact OCSOA- Tom Freker - [email protected] - (714) 514-2045 - Don Russell- [email protected] - (949) 212-7500
OCSOA will then:- select appropriate game- assign an assessor
Prior to game date, assessor will contact you to confirm details
Game Control & Player Management
Field Coverage & FitnessRestart Management &
MechanicsProfessionalism & TeamworkApplication of NFHS Rules
Assessment Focus
Game Control & Player ManagementMakes consistent & timely decisionsHandles misconductProper application/denial of advantageUse of personality to control playersUse of visual and verbal
communications
●Demonstrates fitness throughout match●Moves & positions for best view/angle●Avoid interfering with play●Anticipates play/ball movement●Moves & positions for best view/angle
Field Coverage & Fitness
Restart Management & Mechanics
Management of set piecesHandles
wall/encroachmentPenalty kick managementPositions self relative to:
- throw-ins- free-kicks- goal-kicks- corner-kicks
Professionalism & Teamwork
Timely arrivalAppearance
- clean uniform- proper patch- predominantly black shoes
Pre-game instructionAttitude, conduct, presenceField inspectionCheck-in with coachesCommunicates/signals w/partners
Application of NFHS Rules
Correct application of NFHS laws re:- restarts- throw-ins- substitutions- signals- injuries- clock- whistle (lead vs trail in dual)
Are you close, or are you far away?
This is close to play!
THANK YOU!For an assessment:
- Tom Freker - [email protected] - (714) 514-2045 - Don Russell- [email protected] - (949) 212-7500