There’s no doubt that the past couple of months have been tough for active officials who’ve had their seasons suddenly ground to a halt as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic……
How Referees Can Continue Their Development While Isolated Read More »
With the news this week of a further extension to the lockdown in the United Kingdom comes the realisation that we are, at the very least……
For many in the UK, the traditional Christmas holiday season from Christmas Day to the first week in January………
Getting Mentally Fit For The Second Half of Your Season Read More »
Your performance has a lot to do with how you handle mistakes during games………..
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?
Helping Young Referees Mentally Prepare Before Matches Read More »
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.
Do Spectators, Players or Club Officials Intimidate You When You’re Refereeing? Read More »
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.
