Back to Updates
NFL Clinics Prepare Officials for 2015 Season
NFL Football Operations kicks off its 2015 league year by hosting NFL Officiating Clinics from May 15–17 and May 28–30 in Newark, New Jersey. Nine new officials will join our returning veterans and learn from experts how to improve performance and minimize the risk of injury.
Dean Blandino, NFL vice president of officiating, during a training session at the 2014 NFL Officiating Clinic in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
The clinics will focus specifically on movement skills, nutrition, how to recover after games, testing protocols and functional movement.
The NFL’s officials are premier athletes who run, change direction and backpedal — all while making split-second decisions. We understand the importance of making sure that their training and preparation match the athletic demands of the job. The league holds its officiating clinics in May to give the officials eight weeks to improve their fitness level, endurance and overall officiating abilities before the 2015 NFL season begins.
Learn more about how the NFL develops its officials.
NFL Football Operations’ mission is to establish a culture of clarity, consistency and credibility in all aspects of the greatest game. Football is an essential piece of America’s fabric, uniting fans, players and communities with a simple yet powerful bond. We honor the game’s history while continuing to innovate and preserve the sport for future generations of fans, players, coaches, teams and officials.
© 2024 National Football League. All rights reserved.