Plotting Your 2022: Goal Setting
With 2022 just around the corner, resolutions and goals are beginning to enter the thoughts of those looking to make positive changes to their….
With 2022 just around the corner, resolutions and goals are beginning to enter the thoughts of those looking to make positive changes to their….
It’s nearly the end of the year. Have you sat back and reflected on what you have accomplished out in the middle over the past 12 months? This….
What factor contributes most to your success when refereeing? Which of the following would you rank as the most important elements to your….
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A missed potential game-changing decision does NOT define you, A slip during a key appointment does NOT define you, A dropped ball which leads….
Refereeing is all about the body, movement and nonverbal communication. Club officials, players and spectators have to read each other’s….
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Reflection on performance plays an important role in referee development and adherence to training programmes. Therefore our reflection needs….
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We often hear from individuals or parents/carers regarding their concerns about bullying of young referees. It’s true that bullying can…..
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Many referees can get very fearful and uptight before they officiate their appointed fixtures, so much so that they dread refereeing. Many….
Many sports psychologists often speak about the importance of learning mental toughness in order to improve your performance. However, my….
How a Referee Can Turn Unhealthy Into Healthy Perfectionism? Perfectionism is logical. The highly competitive nature of football and….
How do you process a very poor performance? How do you move on from a performance that is so disappointing that you want to leave the field….
Personal leadership is a very important skill for referees to develop if you wish to fulfil your potential. It looks closely at taking….
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