What Is Cognitive Load Theory?
Cognitive Load Theory is a psychological theory that every referee, and those coaching officials, needs to know about. If you are not already….
Evaluating Failures In Order To Gain Confidence
How do you feel after making a game-changing error and losing match control within a game? Do you question your abilities? Do you feel less….
Training Tips For Staying Sharp In Cold & Icy Weather
As the mercury continues to drop, you may be finding it harder to keep to your training routine. Colder weather and shorter days mean….
Forming Habits That Become Second Nature
A habit is a routine of behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. A habit, from a psychological standpoint is….
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…..
What Will I Gain From Working With A Referee Educator?
Elite level match officials often have unrivaled work ethics. I hear of referees in the professional game who start their training sessions….
Maintaining A Healthy Mental State
In the week of Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s certainly a concept on the minds of many at present. Mental Health Our emotional….
Using Feedback For Growth In Your Refereeing Career
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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Case Study – Supporting a CORE Referee in Their Rehabilitation From Injury
The Client: A 21 year old very highly regarded, CORE (Centre of Refereeing Excellence) referee, who for the purposes of this article, we’ll….
How To Use Visualisation To Raise Performance Levels
Do you ever think, “Does visualisation even work?” Just what is all this hype about visualisation? Firstly, have you ever performed at your….
How Sleep Aids Matchday Performance & Post Game Recovery
Referees know that being physically active is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise increases longevity and reduces….
8 Ways To Keep Pre-Match Anxiety At Bay
In spite of all our assumptions about what it takes to become a competent referee, mental strength, agility, speed, balance, technical….