Referees: Focusing on What You Can Control
When I talk to sports psychologists, they tell me about the mantra most crucial to their work with anyone in sport: “Control the controllables.”……
Unleashing Motivation as a Referee
As lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, many officicials, the world over, have begun to turn their….
The Third Team Announces Sponsorship Agreement With RefLIVE
The Third Team is delighted to announce an agreement with Australian based company, RefLIVE, to sponsor The Third Team Blog……
Inequality in Refereeing – Sexuality
In this, the third & final of a three part series of blogs on inequality in refereeing, I will examine the effects which inequality surrounding…..
Inequality in Refereeing – Gender
In this, the second of a three part series of blogs on inequality in refereeing, I will examine the effects which gender inequality is having upon the….
Inequality in Refereeing – Racism
In this, the first of a three part series of blogs on inequality in refereeing, I will examine the effects which racism is having upon the game….
Referees On Social Media – Making The Right Decisions Online
In the world we live in today, a referee’s decision, whether it be correct or incorrect, is uploaded online within seconds of it happening…..
Being Assertive Out In The Middle
As referees, one of the biggest challenges we face is maintaining a good level of match control, one of the ways we may achieve this is by…..
Mental Health Awareness Week: My Story
As this week is Mental Health Awareness Week I have decided to dedicate this week’s Third Team Blog to telling my story of how I’ve overcome challenges…..
Exercises To Help Referees Build Mental Strength
At the present time many things in life are uncertain, chief amongst which, is when referees will be able to get back out in the middle and officiate games again…..
Seeing The Opportunities in Change as a Referee
Many officials are reticent and averse to embracing change, both personally and professionally. Change, by its nature, is uncertain…….
How Referees Can Continue Their Development While Isolated
There’s no doubt that the past couple of months have been tough for active officials who’ve had their seasons suddenly ground to a halt as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic……