All posts by Troy Leonard
Jim Trentin overcame stigma of his autism to become accepted as an Orange County baseball umpire
Another OCFOA member in the press. This time it is our very own Jim Trentin. Congratulations Jim. Happy to have you in our ranks.
Jim Trentin overcame stigma of his autism to become accepted as an Orange County baseball umpire
New Flip/Challenge Coins have arrived
All, the new OCFOA flip/ Challenge coins have arrived.
All, the new OCFOA flip/challenge coins have arrived.
We are selling Challenge/Flip coins to the association at $5 Each. The cost of each coin is $4.22. The difference in the cost of the coin and the proceeds will be deposited in the Chad Wilson Scholarship Fund for our future officials.
If you are not aware of how a challenge coin works the lower the number, the better. Each coin has a numeric value ranging from 001 – 500 on the edge of the coin.1. Coins 1 and 2 are reserved for Association Archives.
2. 11 through 25 are reserved for Auction. 5 a year (3 years) and proceeds will go towards the scholarship fund.
3. General Association. Limit 5 per individual. First coin will be the next coin available (limit 1 under 100). then numerical
4. General Association. 2nd round after season starts and I am confident all individuals have had an opportunity to order.
Priority will go to the first email by date and time for selections.
Finally, payment can be made by Venmo to me, check or in cash during meetings. I will keep track and release coins in person ONLY. I will not mail them.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
Troy Leonard
2024 Calendar Of events as of: 5-8-2024
| Event | Date | Time | Owner | In person location | Zoom | OCFOA Instruction Credit | Comments |
| CFOA – Flag Instructional Meeting | 05/15/2024 Wed | 7:00 PM | MaryAnn Menlove | NO | Zoom Meeting | NO | |
| OCFOA – Flag Instructional meeting | 05/21/2024 Tue | 6:30 PM | Rick Langemeier | NO | Zoom Meeting | YES | |
| CFOA – Flag Instructional Meeting | 06/12/2024 Wed | 7:00 PM | MaryAnn Menlove | NO | Zoom Meeting | NO | |
| OCFOA – Flag Instructional meeting | 08/07/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Rick Langemeier | NO | Zoom Meeting | YES | |
| OCFOA – General Instruction Meeting (Fieild Mechanics) | 08/10/2024 Sat | 9:00 AM | Paul Caldera | Saddleback HS – 2802 S. Flower St, Santa Ana 92707 | NO | YES | Wear athletic clothing |
| OCFOA – Genearl Instruction Meeting #2 | 08/14/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Paul Caldera | Los Alisos Intermediate School – 25171 Moor Ave, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 | NO | YES | |
| OCFOA – Genearl Instruction Meeting #3 | 08/21/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Paul Caldera | Villa Park HS – 18042 Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92681 | NO | YES | |
| OCFOA – Genearl Instruction Meeting #4 | 09/04/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Paul Caldera | Los Alisos Intermediate School – 25171 Moor Ave, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 | NO | YES | Nominations |
| OCFOA – Flag Instructional meeting | 09/11/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Rick Langemeier | NO | Zoom Meeting | YES | |
| OCFOA – Board Meeting | 06/11/2024 Tue | 6:30 PM | Troy Leonard | NO | Zoom Meeting | NO | All Are Welcome to attend |
| OCFOA – Genearl Instruction Meeting #5 | 09/18/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Paul Caldera | Villa Park HS – 18042 Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92681 | NO | YES | Elections |
| OCFOA – Genearl Instruction Meeting #6 | 10/09/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Paul Caldera | Villa Park HS – 18042 Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92681 | NO | YES | |
| OCFOA – Genearl Instruction Meeting #7 (EOY) | 10/09/2024 Wed | 6:30 PM | Paul Caldera | Olde World Village Huntington Beach | NO | YES | Social Meeting End of year party |
OCFOA Crew Chief Don Ariosto in Referee Magazine
Send a congratulations to Don for making Referee magazine.
Football 2_24 page_68MaryAnn Menlove – CA State Girls Flag Rules Interpreter
Please help me in congratulating OCFOA’s very own MaryAnn MenLove in her new roles for CIF Girls Flag Football. In OCFOA She was the 2019 Rookie of the Year, officiated the 2021 CIF State Regional at Headlines and officiated NFL Flag national championships.
MaryAnn has accepted the positions of:
- CIF State Rules Interpreter for Girls Flag Football
- CFOA Girls Flag Instruction Chair
If you are interested in officiating Girls Flag Football she is a wealth of knowledge and can direct you on what is needed.
Again, Congratulations MaryAnn, thank you for your efforts.
Email:CAFlagFootball@gmail.com
OCFOA IN POLAND
Neil Kaplan, a 4 year veteran of the OCFOA, was hired this summer to officiate in the Polska Futbal Liga – The Polish American Football League. He officiated games throughout the country as a flank. “My debut in the world of international football officiating could not have gone better,” said Kaplan, “the continuous training that I’ve received during my officiating career from Andy Bruer and Mark Andrews and the rest of the OCFOA leadership prepared me well for this experience. The solid foundation in mechanics and rules interpretation that I have from my years officiating in Orange County made the transition to the league in Poland very smooth.”
Orange County North VS South All-Star Classic
Congratulations to the Orange County North VS South All-Star Classic Crew – Jeff Osborne, Tony Bryant, David Brant, Rich Brown, Jim Stickney, Duane Cave and Troy Leonard
PAC-12 Bowl Assignments
This was sent to all OCFOA officials.
Congratulations to the following PAC-12 / OCFOA Alumni who were selected to the following assignments:
National Championship Game – Mercedes Benz Superdome. New Orleans, LA
Monday, January 13, 2020
Referee – Chris Coyte
Center – Jim Wharrie
Citrus Bowl – Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Michigan vs. Alabama
Linesman – Rod Ammari
Gator Bowl – TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, FL
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Indiana vs. Tennessee
Referee – Mike McCabe
Communicating on the field
While researching information on John McDonnough I came across this article regarding communicating with players on the field in Referee magazine. I found it entertaining and informative.