Slumps and repetitive performance problems are a natural and terribly frustrating part of refereeing. They can sometimes drive officials to…
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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….
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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The ability to make good decisions while refereeing is a crucial factor for match officials. I’m often asked about how to make better….
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“Get comfortable being uncomfortable” – Jillian Michaels. Seek out challenging situations that push you to your limits more often. Spending….
Psychological safety is a relatively new concept and is getting more traction in of late in sport psychology. However, many people in….
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Goal setting is a key part of being a referee. Many of the legendary officials, such as Pierluigi Collina, have attributed their successes to….
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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….
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….
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….
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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….
Consistent preparation prior to blowing the first whistle in a game is a key influence on the actual performance that you deliver on the….
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