DMOA - Des Moines Officials Association

The Des Moines Officials Association (DMOA) supports the identification, training, education, and development of football and basketball officials throughout Central Iowa. This channel is the home for DMOA audio content, including episodes of the **Nice Call Ref** podcast, association meetings, officiating training, rules discussions, teachable moments, member updates, and other resources for the officiating community. Whether you're a veteran official, just getting started, or looking to stay connected with DMOA, this channel provides another way to access conversations, information, and resources designed to support officials and strengthen officiating throughout Central Iowa. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.

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  Regular Football Meeting - 8/19/2026

  Aug 20, 20261h 27mS0

  Get ready for the 2026 high school football season with the Des Moines Officials Association.Recorded during DMOA's August 19, 2026 football meeting, this session brings together veteran officials to work through rules changes, mechanics updates, officiating philosophy, and areas of emphasis for the upcoming season.The discussion goes beyond simply identifying what's new in the rule book. Officials talk through how the changes will actually affect crews on Friday nights, where coverage responsibilities are changing, and how crews can approach difficult situations consistently.Topics include:• Using the rules exam as a learning tool<br />• 2026 football rule changes and interpretations<br />• Player safety and il...

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  New Football Officials Meeting - 8/19/2026

  Aug 20, 202621 minS0

  Starting your first season as a football official can bring plenty of questions. Where do you find games? What positions should you learn? How do you study the rules? And who can help when something happens on the field that you haven't seen before?<br /><br />In this DMOA training session for new football officials, Vice President of Football Steve Connard and experienced DMOA officials share practical advice for building a strong foundation in officiating.The discussion covers finding assignments and communicating with assigners, working multiple positions, learning proper mechanics, studying the rules and case plays, using resources such as...

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  Getting Better at the Craft Developing Basketball Officials - Nice Call Ref

  Aug 14, 202634 minS1

  How does a basketball official go from simply knowing the rules to truly mastering the craft?<br /><br />In Episode 2 of Nice Call Ref, the official podcast of the Des Moines Officials Association (DMOA), we are joined by Donnie Epley, Executive Director of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) and an experienced college basketball conference supervisor.<br /><br />DMOA President Scott Van Beck and Vice President for Basketball Chris Thomas join the conversation as Donnie explains how IAABO helps basketball officials learn, develop, and improve throughout their careers.<br /><br />The discussion explores IAABO University, year-round training, continuing...

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  So You Want to Be a Ref - Nice Call Ref

  Aug 14, 202643 minS1

  What does it really take to become a sports official — and why are officials needed now more than ever?<br /><br />In the inaugural episode of Nice Call Ref, the official podcast of the Des Moines Officials Association (DMOA), host Adam Busch sits down with members of the DMOA leadership team to talk about the state of officiating and what it takes to get started.<br />Scott Van Beck, Steve Conard, Chris Thomas, and Jason Alons share their own paths into officiating, from decades-long careers to getting started later in life. The conversation explores the shortage of officials, why retaining ne...

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