Considerations For Matchday -1
Good preparation for any referee starts the night before matchday. There is a lot of truth in the phrase: “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”…..
Confidence
Building Proactive Confidence to Improve Your Refereeing
How would you rate your confidence level over the course of the 2023/24 season? Would you give yourself an A? B? C+?….
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Supporting Young Female Referees To Reach Prestige Positions
In this Blog, I’d like to write about a concept called “Prestige Positions.” I’ll share with you a story that I think you’ll find….
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Parents, Is Your Young Referee Ready For Mental Training?
Are you the parent of an aspirational referee who has ever wondered if your young official is ready for mental training? This blog is….
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Your Inner Critic – Ambition & Self-Criticism
Engaging in harsh self-criticism following a performance is a common reality for many referees. An important distinction to note is….
The Art Of & Science Behind Imagery
Imagery is a form of simulation that is similar to real sensory experiences except the experiences happen in the mind. Through imagery, you…
Relocation, Retirement & Other Transitions That Referees Face
As we head towards the end of the season, changes will happen, officials will retire and others will be promoted to new levels. Transitions….
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The Psychology Of Making Perfect Decisions
Nothing makes referees cringe more than people saying that an official has “guessed”, that their decisions are completely down to chance….
Using a Positive Mental Approach to Increase Consistency
What are the keys to greater consistency in refereeing performances?Many factors, such as injuries, over training, lack of preparation….
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Controlling The Controllables On The Field Of Play
To really change your refereeing performances you need to control the controllables. Sometimes we think we are in control of everything but….
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Optimal Officiating Performances Under Stress
Stress is a direct result of a referee focusing on, and trying to control the “uncontrolables” within their officiating, such as play of teams….
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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