The Challenges Faced By Referees Behind The Scenes
“I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t want others to know my issues!” Many referees feel the need to cover up the fact that they struggle….
How Referees Can Maximise Their Mental Health & Performance
Everyone aspires to feel fulfilment. Through life you will face challenging situations which are demanding and stressful. Every referee…..
Paying Attention When Refereeing
Referees do not lose physical ability overnight. The reason for a change in performance is more likely to be related to fluctuations in….
Quietening The Mind When Officiating
Typically, when we see an elite referee perform at their best we marvel in awe of the skills they display. When interviewed, these officials….
Reinterpreting Failure Out In The Middle
Failure is something many referees struggle with, but what if failure was more a friend than a foe? It seems incomprehensible to view failure….
5 Reasons For Referees To Be Resilient
As a referee, you come across some very challenging situations such as mass confrontations, identifying penalties or caution/dismissal offences……..
The Third Team’s Psychology of Refereeing
If there is one position in sport where every decision counts, it’s as a referee. Often the difference between delivering a game successfully….
Staying Focused In The Face Of Dissenting Voices
Have abusive remarks, whether it’s dissent or a negative comment from a player, ever distracted you? If the answer is yes, then you are not….
5 Ways Referees Can Learn From Leaders
In my role as Managing Director of a small business, I have seen many parallels between my day job and my refereeing career. I have had….
Reflection – When, Why and How?
Sometimes no matter how hard you train and prepare for your next appointment; it just doesn’t come together on the day. You fail to get into….
Mentally Preparing For Significant Appointments
Do you raise your performance when the “big game” appointment comes through? Why is it that some referees officiate very well all season….
Do You Seek The Approval of Club Officials, Players & Spectators?
Many of my refereeing clients, with whom I work with on their mental game, worry too much about what others think about them. These….