Annice Canady made history as the first female football referee to officiate an NCAA game in 2000, becoming a trailblazer and an inspiration for women in sports. Known for her dynamic presence, Annice addresses the hard truths of her journey, captivating audiences with her honest reflections on being the lone female official among her male peers throughout her illustrious career. After decades on the field, she took her expertise to the NFL as an officiating scout, where she plays a vital role in identifying and nurturing talent for their development program. Her remarkable story is featured in the documentary "Her Turf: The Untold Story of Three Female Referees."

Durwood Manley began officiating in 1991 while attending Lubbock Christian University, quickly advancing through the ranks. In 2001, he officiated in the American Southwest Conference as a Line Judge, followed by a move to Umpire in the Lone Star Conference in 2005. By 2009, Durwood had joined the SWAC Conference as an Umpire. His journey continued as he transitioned to Replay in Conference USA in 2017 and later joined the NFL Replay program in 2019. In 2020, Durwood became the SWAC Replay Supervisor. Today, he continues to officiate high school football while overseeing the SWAC Replay operations, bringing a wealth of experience to aspiring officials at the A-Team Football Officiating Camp.