Registration is now open for the 2026 IACO Football Clinic – secure your spot for this premier training event.
55th Annual IACO Football Clinic
| DATE | Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| TIME | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Check-in begins at 7:00 AM |
| LOCATION | Naperville North High School |
| CLINIC LEVELS | Level 1 – New and developing officials Level 2 – Experienced officials seeking advanced training Select your level during registration based on your experience. |
| AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION | Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO) Supported by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) |
| COST | $35.00 in advance / $45.00 at the door |
Level 1 Clinicians
Larry Newberry and Tim Lucas will lead the Level 1 clinic sessions for new and developing officials.
Level 2 Speakers & Schedule
The Level 2 clinic features several area assigners, Conference Assignment Chairmen, and State Final officials:
Speakers: Jeffrey Conrad – Assigner & IHSA Clinician, Marvelon Dampeer – IHSA Rule Interpreter & Clinician, Octavio Herrera – Assigner & IHSA Clinician, Tim Loughnane – Assigner & IHSA Clinician, Joe Ewers – Assigner & State Final Official, Tom Hall – State Final Official & NCAA Replay Official, Mike Cunningham – Assigner, Dan Dronzek – State Final Official & IHSA Clinician, Will Hart – Quarterfinal Official
In-Person Schedule – August 1st
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Opening Remarks – IHSA Head Clinician Rick Karhliker & New Rules & Mechanics – Jeff Conrad & Mike Cunningham |
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Mandatory Topics #1 – ALL – Main Auditorium Game Management – Mike Cunningham |
| 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Break #1 |
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Mechanics Breakout Sessions (Select One) – 1st Session • Referee & Umpire – Joe Ewers & Tom Hall • Wings & Back Judge – Dan Dronzek & Tim Loughnane |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break #2 |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Electives (Select One) – 2nd Session • Touchdown/Touchback/Safety – Tom Hug & Will Hart • Onside Kicks – Marv Dampeer • Run Pass Option – Tim Loughnane |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Break #3 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Mandatory Topic #2 – ALL – Main Auditorium Safety Fouls – Jeff Conrad |
Vendor Giveaways
Through collaboration with our partners, IACO will offer generous clinic discounts and gift cards from Purchase Officials & Gerry Davis Sports.
Questions? Contact:
• Octavio Herrera – octavio [at] oherrera [dot] com
• Marv Dampeer – mdampeer67 [at] yahoo [dot] com
See you August 1st!