Coming to Terms With Being Stood Down
When you are regularly given games by your appointments officer and suddenly find yourself without a fixture, it often comes as quite a…..
When you are regularly given games by your appointments officer and suddenly find yourself without a fixture, it often comes as quite a…..
Would you turn up to referee a game if you hadn’t trained at all in the build up to a matchday? As you’ll be aware, in order to be…..
Officiating under pressure, especially in key fixtures, such as cup finals, can be extremely difficult for referees. You might feel like……
Are you (or your colleagues) motivated by getting your name in the media (for the right reasons)? Are you motivated by receiving the…….
Are you someone who will persevere in the face of adversity? Are you able to remain mentally strong following an error?…….
The concept of ‘expect the unexpected’ is one that is good in theory however, some officials are caught out when they forget to do it….
Do you achieve a high enough intensity during your pre-match routine to perform at your best from the moment you blow the first whistle?…..
Why do the performances of some officials stagnate after they’ve worked so hard, been so dedicated and improved so much that they’ve….
Mistakes or errors are a regular occurrence in our lives and in football, however many officials ruin their performances as they are….
Does refereeing a team who try to bully you and your colleagues into making decisions which favour them, disrupt your strategies? Do you….
In my position as Managing Director of The Third Team, I am lucky enough to be able to speak to speak to match officials of all levels…..
The concept of positivity is often misinterpreted by many officials. Positivity is not a warm and glowing feeling. Positivity isn’t just a concept….