Managing Anxiety & Refereeing With Confidence
How anxious do you become during stressful moments in fixtures? Would you describe yourself as an anxious referee? Anxiety doesn’t just….
How to Remain in ‘The Zone’ When Refereeing Well
Have you ever refereed a game where, over the course of the first hour everything was going to plan then, inexplicably, your game got away….
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The Mindset To Approach Centrepiece Matches As Referees
As the end of the season comes into view, the thoughts of referees turn to whether they will be appointed to a key fixture such as a cup….
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Showing Patience With Your Refereeing Goals
Having the ability to think about “the big picture” allows you to see your refereeing goals as a process. Regrettably, many officials set….
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 – A Challenging Year For Referees
As we draw towards the conclusion of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, I reflect upon the fact that, following 14 very difficult months….
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Announcement: YesRef Become Third Team Partner
The Third Team and YesRef Announce Partnership Agreement. The Third Team is delighted to announce an agreement with Wiltshire based company…
Sleep & Meditation: Calming Your Body & Mind Before Rest
Many of my referee clients come to me looking for advice on how to improve their sleep, aided by the practice of meditation. This is not…
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Referee Abuse: Where Do We Draw The Line?
Upon the suspension of football at all levels in March 2020, millions of people in the UK were left to come to terms with a sudden loss of…
Visualising Success Before Blowing The First Whistle
How do you gain a mental edge which assists you in controlling 22 players and club officials? Mental practice or visualisation is one….
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Reacting Well To High Pressure Periods During Games
How do you officiate under pressure? What situations within games do you find the most stressful? Play-off fixtures, knockout matches and….
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Streamlining Your Pre-Match Routine To Give Your Performance A Spark
Do you have a pre-match routine? More than a physical warm up routine, but also a mental preparation routine? Is your routine consistent? In..
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The Power of Words & Labels
This week has been World Autism Awareness Week and today, this blog is released on World Autism Awareness day. As an autistic person, I feel..