Maintaining Your Wellbeing Through Winter
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…..
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….
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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….
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Do you ever think, “Does visualisation even work?” Just what is all this hype about visualisation? Firstly, have you ever performed at your….
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Referees know that being physically active is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise increases longevity and reduces….
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In spite of all our assumptions about what it takes to become a competent referee, mental strength, agility, speed, balance, technical….
The ability to make good decisions while refereeing is a crucial factor for match officials. I’m often asked about how to make better….
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Mental Toughness is often seen as a physical triumph over adversity. For example, a football player who scores a 95th minute winner after….
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“Get comfortable being uncomfortable” – Jillian Michaels. Seek out challenging situations that push you to your limits more often. Spending….
Psychological safety is a relatively new concept and is getting more traction in of late in sport psychology. However, many people in….
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