Walt Anderson

Walt Anderson's leadership qualities, officiating experience, and passion for the game make him uniquely qualified to head the NFL Officiating Training and Development Program. He has 45 years of football officiating experience, including 24 years at the NFL level - 17 as a referee - and 12 years as Coordinator of Officials for the Big 12 Conference. In the NFL, Anderson worked 20 postseason games, including one Pro Bowl, nine Wild Card games, three Divisional games, five Conference Championship games, and two Super Bowls (XXXV and XLV). Since 2003, Anderson has been an NFL referee and knows how to bring about positive change and improve performance. He devotes his time to thoroughly studying the science and practical application of officiating techniques, and his knowledge of the game and ability to break down video are regarded by many to be the best in officiating. As a dentist in Sugar Land, Texas for 20 years, he owned one of the largest group dental practices in the Houston area until selling his practice in 2000 to commit full-time to officiating. He has been the president of his local school board, an active civic and church leader, and a volunteer coach for both his son's middle school football teams and his daughter's softball teams. Anderson played college football at Sam Houston State University, where he lettered in football all four years, was named a two-time Academic All-American and All Conference one year. He became an official when his father, a high school football coach, suggested that he start officiating while in dental school.