AboutVic Winnek Expertise Will Answer all queries RE: Rules of Football - NCAA & Federation; Officiating; Instruction on Football; Mechanics & application of rules; Setting up Instructional programs and clinics for: Officials, coaches and media; Liability Issues (Legal & Insurance questions)arising from coaching, playing, refereeing, product liability. History of the College football game -its evolution. I will not answer what position one should play or what will make you better. These questions require personal knowledge of your abilities and skills and should be answered by your coach. I will no longer answer questions about eligibility due to some inconsiderate individuals.
Experience 22 years officiating High School & College football, NCAA Referee, Back Judge & Line Judge 2 years Arena Football-substitution official Instructor of NCAA & Federation Officials, Played prep and college football; coached High School football; Athletic trainer; 22 years of instruction in Officiating Football
Organizations Past President of Calif. Football Officials Assoc; Western Collegiate Football Officials Assoc.; CFOA-Long Beach Unit Board of Directors CFOA-South Bay Unit & Long Beach Unit, Pres. Executive Council of Calif. Football Officials Assoc.; CIF Presidents' Council on Officiating; Chairman Ethics Committee
Publications Referee Magazine; California Football Officials Assoc. Instructor's Guide; NACC Div. 1-AA football officials' clinic; CFOA instrutional materials; Articles written: Line of Scrimmage mechanics, Forward Progress, Side Line Warnings, 2006 NCAA New Timing Rules; various instructional materials, UWLA Law Review
Education/Credentials BA USC 1987
JD UWLA School of Law 1996
3 Years Reno Football Officials Clinic
4 Years UCLA Football Officials Camp
Big 12 Mini Clinic
NFL Grass Roots Clinic
Awards and Honors 6 Bowl games, NCAA Div. 1-AA & Div. III play-offs, CIF Div. 1,2,5,8,9,12 Final, 5 years CIF Semi-finals, 15 years of CIF play-offs
Question Hey boss, I'm 23 yrs. old and am about to get out of the military. I have been playing football all my life and did very well in highschool. I even got the opportunity to play in the East and West All star game at Raymond James Stadium my senior year. I'm 5'10 215 lbs. I run a high 4.4, low 4.5 in the 40. I bench 225 lbs. 17-20 reps, and want to play ball again more than anything. What advice do you have for me?
Answer Jonathan
First, Thank you for serving this country and giving yourself selflessly for the US.
I will contact you privately with some ideas and advise.
The fact that you are 23 and served in the military shows maturity and it is of great value to football teams - leadership, teamwork, endurance and the fact that you have a great high school background makes you an asset.
First contact the schools where you want to go. Get in touch with the head coach or the recruiter for the football team. By calling the school's football office you can speak to these people. Let them know of your interest and intent and let them know of your military service.
Jonathan
Make sure you call or e-mail each of the school's football offices and express your interest. Ask to speak with the coach or recruiting coach. Then make sure you contact the admissions department. Let them know of your interest in enrolling in their college and walking on to the football team. If you have any films from high school get copies of them and send them to the coach - first let the coach know you have them and ask if he wants you to send them. Next, see if there is a high school coach who would write a letter on your behalf also see if you CO or the ExO of your company or a squad leader would write a letter on your behalf to the coach. Let them know that you played in High school were pretty good. That after serving the US it is your intent to attend college and play football. Highlight your physical fitness, leadership skills, your ability to work as a team and to keep a team together. High light your abilities when in high school and let them know that you have matured and these skills have matured.
Let them know you want to play more than anything, but equally as important is that you want to go to college and study a certain course and get your degree.
Best of luck. Let me know when an where you will be playing, hope to see you on the field.
