Comments on: Kaiser’s Martinez not a fan of potential schedule

By: Matt Sumstine

Matt Sumstine — Fri, 19 May 2017 00:45:11 +0000

Is being an actual ex-football player is a prerequisite for being a referee? This is a great question and the answer is, no – being a former player is not required to be an official. I did an interview a couple of years ago discussing some of the thing I look for in officials. This is the link to the interview https://youtu.be/tUlwzyXOY6I

I am always looking for Men and Women who would be interested in getting started. The training program is designed to get you on the field quickly with an on-field teacher so you are not on your own for at least six games. There are also classroom meetings starting at the end of June for this Fall season.

By: Education First

Education First — Thu, 18 May 2017 20:55:03 +0000

Hi Matt, thanks for post and information. Clears up a lot of misinformation previously posted here and also conveys your love of the game! Would you know if being an actual ex-football player is a prerequisite for being a referee? I’ve never played the game but have been a great fan of the sport.

Thanks again!

By: Matt Sumstine

Matt Sumstine — Thu, 18 May 2017 06:19:11 +0000

Clarification on one of the above posts. Football officials are paid more than $40 for a varsity game and Hawaii is not the lowest paid in the country. I am all for paying the officials more for their services and believe the leagues are working in that direction as well as encouraging advanced level training and development classes.

I do agree that the coaches and fans need to have a better understanding of the commitment required to officiate all sports and should not be so quick to yell and in some cases, threaten game officials.

Officiating has been the greatest recreational experience of my life and has benefits far greater than the pay check. If you are interested in giving it a try I run a new official training program in conjunction with the JPS football Spring and Fall seasons. You can enter your information at the following web address and we can have you working with qualified officials as soon as this Fall.

Matt Sumstine
HHSAA Football Officials Coordinator
http://www.RefereeClinic.com/HHSAA

By: 85

85 — Tue, 16 May 2017 02:08:20 +0000

Ed.1st is too funny!

By: Education First

Education First — Mon, 15 May 2017 23:31:06 +0000

Education First May 15, 2017 at 12:35 pm
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By: Education First

Education First — Mon, 15 May 2017 22:35:25 +0000

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By: Education First

Education First — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:21:06 +0000

Education First May 12, 2017 at 5:02 pm
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Still don’t like the wed-sat schedule.
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By: anywaaaays!!

anywaaaays!! — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:26:02 +0000

Yet another reason high school football should become a club sport where players, fans and administrators earn their rights to participate instead of this low-class entitlement attitude found in high school sports.

Kahuku Rugby club is a prime example of what a synergistic environment can do for all involved. They are #1 in the nation and gaining more interests from colleges, all this attention without the politics of television advertising, DOE administrators and head coaches that know nothing about sports and refs that feel unappreciated.

I Hope aau football becomes a reality in Hawaii.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865679060/Proposed-AAU-football-league-faces-fierce-opposition-from-prep-coaches.html

By: Isleboy

Isleboy — Sat, 13 May 2017 03:58:45 +0000

A story that has to be written by star advertiser is……NASO (national association
Of sports officials) did a survey a year ago concerning pay for high school
Sports officials. Guess which state finished nr 50(last) in paying their
Officials? Hawaii. Referee administrators state wide have repeatedly requested
Pay increases and High school leagues keep stating no money. Well now
No referees….that’s the REAL reason there is a shortage… $40 for two hours of
Refereeing a varsity game just doesn’t cut it… that’s the wage presently.

By: Education First

Education First — Sat, 13 May 2017 03:02:06 +0000

Whoa, stalker shows up after one of my posts yet again. 1. Get your own name. 2. No one loves you. 3. You’re not famous. 4. No one wants to be you. Loner.

Still don’t like the wed-sat schedule.