So your children would like to perform to their best but they put a lot of pressure on themselves before matches. Does this sound familiar?
I wonder do your children know how to mentally prepare before these matches?
Do you compare yourself to other referees who might be in the promotion system? If the answer is yes – there is a good chance you will get intimidated at times. You may go on to compare yourself to other referees who you think are better than you or other assistants who you rate highly.
The role of a referee is highly pressured, many people would argue. Refereeing decisions are scrutinised in detail in elite professional football by players, coaches, fans and pundits.
