Embracing Your Role in a Team of Officials
Are you a good team member? Do you complain about a lack of refereeing time? Successful officials make sacrifices. Yet, one of the most….
7 Ways Referees Can Benefit From Mindfulness
Mindful meditation, thanks to the scientific evidence that has emerged in recent years, has proved useful for referees. As many officials….
Why Building Resilience Holds Great Importance For Officials
We all experience points in our refereeing careers where we face challenges, difficulties and issues. Often, we are told by colleagues and….
What is The Best Way For Referees to Use Social Media?
According to Statista’s 2020 report, the overall share of households in the United Kingdom (UK) that had access to the internet was 97%….
Maintaining Confidence, Growing & Learning After a Mistake
What effects do game changing mistakes have on your confidence? For most young officials, coming to terms with errors is difficult, but making a costly mistake late in a fixture can hurt their confidence. For example, a gymnast may become frustrated by a mistake in their routine. However, missing a landing to finish a routine …
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What’s the Best Mindset for Prestigious Appointments?
Does a Cup Final mindset mean referees officiate at a higher level in knockout competition? When you think of a cup final mindset, you….
Enjoying Officiating Whilst Performing at Your Best Out in The Middle
Do you have fun when you referee? Is officiating enjoyable for you, or does it cause added stress in your life? You would think that referees….
Strategically Handling Challenging Individuals
Effective referees discipline with encouragement and kind words much more often than rebukes or reprimands. The goal is to empower players….
How Being an Intelligent Referee Can be a Problem
Are you an overthinker? You consider yourself a pretty intelligent referee, with a huge amount of knowledge about officiating. You’d class….
Harnessing The Power of Consistency Out in The Middle
The hallmarks of success for a referee are peak performance and consistency. While many officials have a great game once in a while, it’s….
Case Study – Supporting a Newly Promoted Referee to Rebuild His Confidence
The Client: A Level 4 Referee who has been active for 7 seasons. The Challenge: The client had been a level 4 referee for 18 months. The….
Common Goal Setting Errors – Achieving Your Ambitions The Right Way
“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we hit it.” – Michelangelo….