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….
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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Confidence is the psychological factor my clients most frequently come to me for support with. Confidence is typically noticed the most when….
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When you’ve been practicing your mental toughness techniques, learning how to stay focused rather than being distracted by negative thoughts….
Although Mental Toughness and Resilience training is a growing field and many of the best referees benefit from using it, there is still a….
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When any year ends, it’s a period filled with a level of excitement in us that only seems to crop up at this time of year. Excitement for a….
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What drives your motivation? Correct decisions, greater distances covered, rewards, awards, and compliments are positive forms of motivation….
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This example represents a challenge many officials experience. The Client: A 17 year old referee who has joined their county’s FA Centre of….
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Do you become frustrated when you don’t see your marks increase immediately? Sometimes, referees expect too much, too quickly. These officials believe….
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