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….
Confidence
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….
Match-Changing Moments – Improving Decision Making
The ability to make good decisions while refereeing is a crucial factor for match officials. I’m often asked about how to make better….
Becoming A Mentally Strong Official
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable” – Jillian Michaels. Seek out challenging situations that push you to your limits more often. Spending….
What Does Psychological Safety Mean For Referees?
Psychological safety is a relatively new concept and is getting more traction in of late in sport psychology. However, many people in….
Which Type Of Goals Create The Best Officiating Performances?
Goal setting is a key part of being a referee. Many of the legendary officials, such as Pierluigi Collina, have attributed their successes to….
The 5 Top Challenges For Referees
Hello and welcome to the 200th edition of The Third Team Blog. I’ve been writing these articles, every Friday, for nearly four years now….
Anticipating And Coping on Matchday
What does preparation look like for a referee? A lot of things probably come to mind when you think of preparation. Packing your kit and….
How To Overcome Six Barriers To Successful Teamwork As Officials
The best refereeing teams in the world are made up of the best officials, each with the best skills and abilities that most referees can only….
Accepting Your Appointment To A Key Fixture
Have you received an appointment to a cup final or play-off fixture and thought, “Can I referee a game of this level? Do I have what it….
Maximising Matchday Preparation Through Your Pre-Match Routine
Consistent preparation prior to blowing the first whistle in a game is a key influence on the actual performance that you deliver on the….
Building Foundations of Confidence For Officiating
Confidence is the psychological factor my clients most frequently come to me for support with. Confidence is typically noticed the most when….