Training Your Brain To Embrace The Power Of Optimism
“You know you are in deep trouble; so you face the brutal facts of the challenge you’re facing. But at the same time you feel….
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Controlling Anxiety With Acceptance & Commitment
Anxiety is part and parcel of performing on the field of play for a great many referees and being able to manage your anxiety can really….
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Where Do Slumps Come From & How To Overcome Them
Slumps and repetitive performance problems are a natural and terribly frustrating part of refereeing. They can sometimes drive officials to…
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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….
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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….
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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….
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