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About Victor Winnek
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Expertise
I answer questions related to: Football Officiating; NCAA & Federation Rules; History of Football; Football Officiating - Mechanics (2,3,4,5,7 man); NCAA Rules; High School Rules; Player Safety, Issues of liability arising from injuries, workers compensation, discrimination of officials; History of the Game.Instructor of officials. I do not answer questions as to what position a person should play or what their chances are ...

Experience
22 years officiating High School & College football, NCAA Referee, Line Judge, Head Linesman; 2 years Arena Football-substitution official; Instructor of NCAA & Federation Officials, Member of the Board of Directors CFOA-Long Beach & South Bay Units, Pres. of Executive Council of Calif. Football Officials Assoc.; CIF Presidents' Council on Officiating; Chairman of the Officiating Ethics Committee; Played prep & college football; coached High School football; Athletic trainer

Organizations
President of Calif. Football Officials Assoc.; Western Collegiate Football Officials Assoc.; CFOA-Long Beach Unit

Publications
Referee Magazine; California Football Officials Assoc. Instructor's Guide; NCAA Div. 1-AA football officials clinic; CFOA instrutional materials; UWLA Law Review

Education/Credentials
BA USC 1987
JD UWLA School of Law 1996
3 Years Reno Football Officials Clinic Big 12 Mini Clinic
4 Years UCLA Football Officials Camp
22 years of instruction in Officiating Football


Awards and Honors
5 Bowl games, NCAA Div. 1-AA; CIF State Championship, 6 years CIF Finals, 9 years CIF Semi-finals, 16 years of CIF play-offs.
I will not dignify rude or disparaging comments with a response. I also will not entertain questions that use profanity. Football officials don't seek to “screw” any team Such an insinuation is ridiculous and ludicrous.
   

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NFHS Rules on Videotape to over turn out come of game11/20/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp<<<check this story out and tell me how is this possible and ...
  A: Justin The link you sent went to an Error page. Below is the article I think you are questioning ...
Touchdown, Point After11/17/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: My husband and I were talking about this after Thursday night's game and it came into play during ...
  A: Angie, Thanks for your question. Please know I only answer NCAA rules questions not NFL. So in ...
Nfl 2 foot rule11/8/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: If someone catches the football and one foot is in bounds and half of the other foot hits in bounds ...
  A: I do not answer NFL questions as this is outside my area of expertise as an NCAA & Federation Rules ...
High school football11/7/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: On fourth down runner goes down prior to first down then a personal foul blow to the head after he ...
  A: Bob Thanks for your question. You describe a Dead Ball Personal Fouls play. It is not an automatic ...
On-side kick recovery and "moff" ball10/25/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: If a team executes an on-side kick in which the ball goes past 10 yards and the opposing team ...
  A: Raul No the ball may not be advanced by the kicking team. The status of the ball is still a Free ...
rules10/24/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: If a player catches a ball and is hit by someone on the sideline what are the officials supposed to ...
  A: Mario, Thanks for the question I need some more information to properly answer your question. I ...
Football10/22/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: My son was severely injured during a high school football game by tackling and landing on another ...
  A: Debbie I am so sorry to hear of your son's injury. My heart goes out to you and your son. You are ...
OL numbering system10/21/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: I've understood the even (right side) and odd (left side) gap numbering system since I was a kid. ...
  A: Jeff That is a great question! I have no idea as to the answer- who invented the system or where it ...
why cant i get playing time10/12/2008David Kenward
  Q: Im 6'3 215 and i run a 4.8 40 and bench 265 with a 450 pound squat,im also a senior,I play noseguard ...
  A: This is a situation where I believe the best thing to do is to talk to your coach. Ask your coach ...
throwing mechanics10/1/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: my name is ed i live in the uk and am just starting to play football, i want to play quaterback as i ...
  A: Ed Here are some instruction video links that can help you: 1. ...
Back on the horse10/1/2008David Kenward
  Q: Hey David? I play CB and blow out my knee making a tackle 2 years ago..ACL cartiledge, the whole ...
  A: What's happened is that your subconscious mind has formed a belief, because of your experience, that ...
I want to be the best, and be recuited!10/1/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: Well, I'm a junior at my high school. We are a small 3A school. We have not had a winning season ...
  A: Loggan There are a couple things you can do to be attractive to schools as a player. The first thing ...
the difference10/1/2008David Kenward
  Q: I'm a freshmen football player and this is my first season I've ever played. i try my best at ...
  A: Have you ever had an emotional reaction watching a movie - feeling scared or angry or happy or ...
right sport?9/30/2008David Kenward
  Q: im 14 years old and im having a tough year in football. im doing fine.. but my coaches yell all the ...
  A: A lot of coaches (in every sport) believe that the best way to motivate players is to yell at them, ...
chop blocking9/29/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: Do defensive linemen (nose guards in particular ) ever chop block? The reason I ask is my son was ...
  A: Frank, Thank you for your question. WOW - I am very glad you are astute and following what is being ...
Creating mismatches in the run game.9/28/2008Jared Noel
  Q: What are some general philosophies or rules to follow as to creating favorable/successful running ...
  A: Part 1 I look for both if possible. If we think we can attack a weaker player on one side of the ...
Discerning between man and zone coverage9/25/2008Jared Noel
  Q: I have a question as a fan trying to expand his knowledge of the game. When watching TV broadcasts ...
  A: The best way to answer your question is if the linebacker you are referring to runs deep down the ...
Why am I playing?9/25/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: My son is in his 5th year of playing tackle football, 3rd year playing for his high school. Last ...
  A: Betty Just following up. How did your son do this week? Is he enjoying the game any more? Has he ...
defending the cut or crab block9/24/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: My son is playing on his first team and asked. How do I defend against the cut block. Can he jump ...
  A: Ralph Yes he can jump over the cut block but best way is to ward it off by using his hands and ...
Back on the horse9/22/2008David Kenward
  Q: Hey David? I play CB and blow out my knee making a tackle 2 years ago..ACL cartiledge, the whole ...
  A: I've been thinking about this and in order to give you a good answer I need to know some more ...
Widreciver or Quarterback?9/21/2008Jared Noel
  Q: I am a freshman in high school and want to play football next year but i decided to skip this year ...
  A: I would suggest working on three core muscles, the chest, legs and back. Do squats, leg press ...
high school football rules9/21/2008David Kenward
  Q: i was wondering if you could please tell me what site i should look at for all the official high ...
  A: Go to: http://www.nfhs.org That's the web site of the National Federation of High School ...
Widreciver or Quarterback?9/21/2008Jared Noel
  Q: I am a freshman in high school and want to play football next year but i decided to skip this year ...
  A: I would suggest going out for receiver next year. Since you choice to skip a year of football, ...
Inadvertent Facemask Penalty9/20/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: In a Pennsylvania HS varsity game, offense first and ten from their own 30. QB passed for 4 yard ...
  A: Dave Thanks for your question I have just returned home form working my college game and as my ...
off line9/19/2008Jared Noel
  Q: i am 14 i weigh 230 and i am 5 6 i am a right tackel i lost my first string position because the end ...
  A: You need to work on your feet, get them quicker. Jumping rope is get for getting your feet ...
What does a college football walk-on work out consist of in the D-1A level?9/18/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: Is it combine based? Like, 40 yard dash time, position drills, broad jump, etc. Or, is it like the ...
  A: Danny It depends on each team as to how the coach will run the walk on try outs. Some programs do a ...
Creating mismatches in the run game.9/18/2008Jared Noel
  Q: What are some general philosophies or rules to follow as to creating favorable/successful running ...
  A: Formations is the key to mismatches or favorable matchups for your offense. I coach in the ...
a lot of questions...9/17/2008David Kenward
  Q: My son is 11 yrs. old and plays on a pee-wee division football team. He started the season as the ...
  A: I had to do a bit of thinking about this. If your son is OK with contact in practice, but there are ...
Roughing the Kicker (Punting situation)9/16/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: We had this situation come up and I can't find the exact ruling in the NCAA rulebook. 4th down and ...
  A: FOLLOW UP: Mark I reviewed my notes from a 2005 Rules meeting presented by lecturers from ...
Aggressive play9/14/2008David Kenward
  Q: ,the biggest problem I have is playing aggressively my skill is ok but i just need help to play ...
  A: The first question I'd ask is SPECIFICALLY what do you mean by play more aggressively? Why do you ...
Size matters9/14/2008Jared Noel
  Q: I'm 6'0" 170lbs I am going to school to play Div II ball next year. I am trying to play running back ...
  A: John just keep doing what you are doing. Size is great, but if you a little smaller and are ...
Not a play maker9/14/2008David Kenward
  Q: Kenward. I'm sure this is probably a common question for you. When i'm in practice i am flying ...
  A: What I'd like you to do is this - sit down with a pencil and paper and write down when this started ...
gloves9/14/2008Victor Winnek
  Q: I have under armor gloves that are gray and black on top with a silver front that would be on the ...
  A: Andrew, Thank you for your question I apologize for the slight delay in answering it. As my ...
PROSPECTING FOR COLLEGES9/13/2008Jared Noel
  Q: Our son is wanting to play college football. He played FB in JV and three years HS football but we ...
  A: There are some services out there, online that you can hire to help get his name some exposure. ...
Assessing one's potential.9/12/2008David Kenward
  Q: Kenward, I am 19 years-old. I am wanting to set some "realistic" goals. I really want to play QB, ...
  A: The physical game is all about your strength, endurance and flexibility (basic physical potential) ...
Middle School Football9/10/2008David Kenward
  Q: I am a 7th grade football player.My coach put me on right guard.I a good catcher. I am the mini ...
  A: I'd suggest changing the way you look at this. Your coach is the one who decides who plays what ...
how to start off9/10/2008Jared Noel
  Q: I am only 13 years old but have watched collage football all my life.I have also played football for ...
  A: Well Tate keep working hard and playing football. To be a great coach, you need to play and ...
What are my Chances?9/9/2008Jared Noel
  Q: I couldn't play football in highschool because of family issues, but I want to play for college. I ...
  A: Truthfully, your chances arn't good to play at a D-1 school of that caliber. But with your height ...
SOn's playing time9/9/2008Jared Noel
  Q: My son is a senior on the high school team. He has played football for about 10 years. He is 6' 160 ...
  A: As a coach I don't ever care if a parent comes and talks to me about their kid. As long as they ...
how can i improve my cornerback skills?9/9/2008David Kenward
  Q: im a senior playing tackle football and i am cornorback, ive been trying hard to improve but when i ...
  A: This is a situation where planning and mental practice will help you a lot. Sit down with pencil ...

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