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

August 21, 2006: Post season exam is available – Click Here

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: TBD
Location: TBD
Time: TBD


Previous Training

September 3 Training Video from Will McCoy: Click Here passcode: o+79#67y

August 25th Training – Click Here

August 18th Training – Click Here


August 11th 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


Prohibition on Slapping the Head Now Applies to All Players in High School Football – click to read more.

2025 Football State Finals Officials


Congratulations to our officials who were selected to officiate at the 2025 State Finals! Christian Bender, John Montney, Dennis L' Hommedieu, and Darin Kelly. Not pictured: Joel Barnes and Chris Good

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