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……
How Referees Can Continue Their Development While Isolated Read More »
As referees most of us, alongside our colleagues the world over, are largely redundant and inactive at the present time. The love and enjoyment for refereeing…..
7 Things Referees Can Do To Maintain A Positive Headspace Read More »
With the news this week of a further extension to the lockdown in the United Kingdom comes the realisation that we are, at the very least……
As we see people staying at home the world over and events of all sports, such as Wimbledon, The Masters & Euro 2020 cancelled…….
Refereeing Careers On Hold: Making The Most Of An Enforced Break Read More »
So often we hear words such as uncertainty, change, panic, stress, pressure, helpless, worried and anxious whenever we turn on the news….
The best possible team of individual officials in the league who come together and communicate with each other poorly on the pitch will perform…..
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At the present time, right across the world we are seeing significant measures implemented to minimise the effect and spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The majority of sporting action, including training sessions have been prohibited…..
Taking Care of The Minds & Bodies of Referees in Times of Stress & Solitude Read More »
As we head towards a period of the season when Cup Finals are being played, let’s take a look at how we approach big games as match officials. Do your thoughts turn to…….
A big test for many referees is the fact that they agitate so much over what others think when they officiate that it becomes a massive hindrance. Whilst it is important to care about other people’s opinions, it becomes detrimental when officials worry too much about what others think of them to the degree that
The evidenced benefits of being mentally tough include enhanced levels of performance on the pitch, greater levels of positivity around games…..
How Having An Active Brain Helps Referees Improve Their Mental Toughness Read More »
For referees of any level, incurring a physical injury is massively infuriating because you miss officiating games and……
Useful Strategies To Aid Mental Recovery For Referees Read More »
Confident Leadership takes mental toughness to ‘survive and thrive’. As resilience is key to working through the never-ending distractions and resistance, confidence is……..
