What Is Cognitive Load Theory?
Cognitive Load Theory is a psychological theory that every referee, and those coaching officials, needs to know about. If you are not already….
Cognitive Load Theory is a psychological theory that every referee, and those coaching officials, needs to know about. If you are not already….
How do you feel after making a game-changing error and losing match control within a game? Do you question your abilities? Do you feel less….
As the mercury continues to drop, you may be finding it harder to keep to your training routine. Colder weather and shorter days mean….
A habit is a routine of behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. A habit, from a psychological standpoint is….
As the clocks are set to revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in the United Kingdom, crisp mornings are on the horizon, big cosy jumpers…..
Elite level match officials often have unrivaled work ethics. I hear of referees in the professional game who start their training sessions….
In the week of Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s certainly a concept on the minds of many at present. Mental Health Our emotional….
No matter how skilled or talented you are as a referee, you’ll never reach your true potential without good advice and mentorship. No successful official can really go it alone. You have to be open to constructive criticism and then use it to improve. If you think you have all the answers and don’t need …
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The Client: A 21 year old very highly regarded, CORE (Centre of Refereeing Excellence) referee, who for the purposes of this article, we’ll….
Do you ever think, “Does visualisation even work?” Just what is all this hype about visualisation? Firstly, have you ever performed at your….
Referees know that being physically active is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise increases longevity and reduces….
In spite of all our assumptions about what it takes to become a competent referee, mental strength, agility, speed, balance, technical….