GCCOA FOOTBALL 
Resources, Training, and Support for High School Football Officials
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
August 10, 2026: Last night’s training materials are available below for your review and reference.
August 10, 2026: If you know any new official that hasn’t contacted PHil Long or Joel Barnes, have then contact them ASAP.
August 3, 2026: Last night’s training materials are available below for your review and reference.
Training Information
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:00 PM
Previous Training
August 8th Training – Click Here
Discord – We have a safe environment for our officials to discuss plays or rules throughout the season. Adam Wells is the moderator for this forum – Click Here – to access the site.
August 3rd Training – Click Here
4-Person Training Mechanic – Click here to watch the video and the link can be found on Phil Long’s website at www.assignphillong.info
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.
