The "good old boy network" is, I assume, those entrenched assigners, conveners, evaluators and officials who would do their level best to keep you from implementing the first 6 proposals.
1) Sounds good. Although all it really does is allow those officials who "refuse" to work certain venues to work at all venues. WHICH A PROFESSIONAL DOES ANYWAY.
2) Agree entirely. Maximize resources.
3) Agree somewhat. Your across-the-board dismissal of coaches' opinions may well reflect an attitude that fosters (as opposed to reduces) hard feeling.
4) Agree somewhat. Truth is, if you're not strong enough to control coaches on your own, you're probably not up to the overall task.
5) Agree. Though some folks will be upset that Little Johnny can't pad his stats.
6) Agree.