Welcome to GCCOA
-- Recruit, Train, & Retain --
The Genesee County Coaches and Officials Association (GCCOA) is Michigan’s longest-serving MHSAA locally approved association. We proudly cover middle and high school sanctioned contests for football, basketball, baseball, softball, and girls’ lacrosse.
As a pillar of Michigan athletics, our core mission is to recruit, train, and retain dedicated MHSAA-registered members across the sports we support. We foster a supportive, professional environment for both seasoned veterans and newcomers to thrive in educational athletics.
To learn more about our mission, please visit our About page.
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Upcoming Training Events
FOOTBALL
MDFOC – Metro Detroit Football Officials Clinic Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Orchard Lake St. Mary, runs from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. See Football page for additional information.
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:30 PM
Date: Monday, August 03, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 7:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
*** Rookies Only **
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 6:00 PM
BASKETBALL
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Location: Bentley High School
Time: 06:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Location: Bentley High School
Time: 06:00 PM
Date: Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Location: Bentley High School
Time: 06:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Location: Bentley High School
Time: 06:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Location: Bentley High School
Time: 06:00 PM
BASEBALL
No training event(s) scheduled
SOFTBALL
No training event(s) scheduled
LACROSSE
No training event(s) scheduled
Board Meeting & Notices
Note: Board meeting minutes, treasury reports, and By-Laws can be found in the About page of this site.
GCCOA Board Meeting
Date: July 29, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 4:00 PM
GCCOA General Meeting
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location: Kearsley HS PAC
Time: 5:00 PM
Notices & News
June 18, 2026: We invite you to review the latest developments within the association. Click here!
June 14, 2026: June 2026 Board Meeting Minutes posted in the About section of this website.
Advisory: The GCCOA Board has voted to eliminate the optional $1.50 processing fee starting June 1, 2026. Our members will be expected to pay $36.50 dues which include the $1.50 processing fee.
Standing Notice: The GCCOA Store is OPEN! The link can be found above on this page or the Shop Online page. Purchase your GCCOA apparel and represent your association proudly!
— Recruit, Train, & Retain —
Becoming a high school official is the easiest call you’ll ever make. High school officials protect the integrity of the games our kids love to play by demonstrating qualities like honesty, objectivity, consistency, courage and common sense. They have the opportunity to help teenagers learn life lessons that will benefit them for a lifetime. As veteran officials continue to retire, new officials have an opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of young people every year.
High school sports officiating is a challenging job, but there are great rewards. To be a successful official, you will need mental toughness, good people skills, and a thick skin. Sports officiating will inherently teach you all of those skills and much more. To learn more, click Become an Official to get started!!
Registered MHSAA officials receive exclusive access to the monthly digital edition of Referee Magazine, customized specifically for Michigan high schools.
Accessing current and past issues requires your MHSAA magazine password.
Tri-City Area Officials Association
The collaboration between GCCOA and TCAOA provides valuable benefits to members of both associations through enhanced training opportunities, educational clinics, and the sharing of officiating resources and information. This partnership also supports assignors by providing access to a broader pool of qualified officials from both organizations.
To learn more about TCAOA, click their image to visit their website.
As social media and digital communication platforms continue to evolve, MHSAA Registered Officials are expected to use these channels responsibly and professionally. Officials must conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the integrity, impartiality, and ethical standards of their role as athletic contest officials.
Any online activity that violates the expectations outlined in the MHSAA Social Media Guidelines or the Code for Athletic Officials or is determined to be conduct unbecoming of an official, may result in disciplinary action, including the suspension of an official’s MHSAA registration.
Successful sports officials at every level share three essential qualities: decisiveness, sound judgment, and confidence. While these traits are critical at the highest levels of competition, they are equally important for officials working at the youth, high school, and amateur levels. Effective officiating requires the ability to make timely, accurate decisions based on sound judgment while projecting confidence in every call. Together, these qualities build credibility, earn the respect of participants and coaches, and contribute to a fair and well-managed contest.
Do you know what type of official you are? What kinds of officials are on your crew? This officiating personality quiz will help you find out. The decisions you make and how you make them can help you define your officiating personality. You’ll be guided through some routine and some difficult situations and your choices will give you insight into yourself and the officials you work with. Learn how to maximize your success and where you can improve to be come the best official you can be.Have you ever wondered what type of official you are—or what officiating styles make up your crew?
Our Officiating Personality Quiz is designed to help you better understand your decision-making style on the field or court. Through a series of routine and challenging game situations, you’ll evaluate how you respond under pressure and gain valuable insight into your officiating approach.
Your results will help you:
Identify your unique officiating personality.
Better understand the strengths and tendencies of your fellow officials.
Recognize opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Learn strategies to maximize your effectiveness and become the best official you can be.
Whether you’re a new official or a seasoned veteran, this assessment provides valuable insights that can strengthen your confidence, communication, and performance as a member of any officiating crew.
MHSAA Michigan Officiate Day 2026
Officiate Michigan Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Click on the link to register: https://my.mhsaa.com/
