Where did you get your information regarding athletic directors and principals having such a sayso in who officiates our athletic contests? I know firsthand this not to be true. Officials are assigned by the (AOA) league commissioners. Don't know that athletic directors and principals get much sayso in choosing who officiates their games. They can certainly request certain officials not to officiate if there's some type of conflict or if they foresee a conflict. Am looking forward to your reply. Thanks!