GCCOA FOOTBALL 
Resources, Training, and Support for High School Football Officials
Mark Larson
GCCOA Football Director
Email: larsonmarkd@yahoo.com
Phone (cell): 248-974-4908
Darrick Puffer
GCCOA Football Trainer
Email: DJPuffer@comcast.net
Phone (cell): 810-610-4359
Phil Long Football
For information regarding the football conferences assigned by Phil Long and Joel Barnes, please visit the Phil Long Football website.
News, Updates, & Information
Jan 19, 2026: The approved game fees for the 2026 football season are as follows:
- Varsity: $120 per official (5-, 6-, or 7-person officiating crew)
- Sub-Varsity (Freshman or Junior Varsity): $85 per official
- Middle School: $75 per official
These rates apply to all eligible football contests for the 2026 season.
July 7, 2025: Phil Long posted to his website regarding officiating the first 30 minutes of pregame. Click to read and follow.
Training Information
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:30 PM
Date: Monday, August 03, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 7:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
*** Rookies Only **
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:00 PM
Camps
MDFOC – Metro Detroit Football Officials Clinic Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Orchard Lake St. Mary, runs from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. See Football page for additional information.
GAME CARDS
40-SECOND PLAY CLOCK
MHSAA Finals Officials – Congratulations!
Joel Barnes – 2025
Christian Bender – 2025
Christopher Good – 2025
Darin Kelly – 2025
Dennis L’Hommedieu – 2025
John Montney – 2025
Prohibition on Slapping the Head Now Applies to All Players in High School Football – click to read more.