The Delight of Working With Autistic Referees
To celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week and the unique privilege of working with referees with diagnosed or suspected….
To celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week and the unique privilege of working with referees with diagnosed or suspected….
Cognitive Load Theory is a psychological theory that every referee, and those coaching officials, needs to know about. If you are not already….
Elite level match officials often have unrivaled work ethics. I hear of referees in the professional game who start their training sessions….
What Will I Gain From Working With A Referee Educator? Read More »
In the week of Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s certainly a concept on the minds of many at present. Mental Health Our emotional….
No matter how skilled or talented you are as a referee, you’ll never reach your true potential without good advice and mentorship. No successful official can really go it alone. You have to be open to constructive criticism and then use it to improve. If you think you have all the answers and don’t need
Using Feedback For Growth In Your Refereeing Career Read More »
In order to achieve optimal body composition for either aesthetic and/or refereeing performance purposes, we often cut calories and, more….
Ensuring Our Bodies Are Equipped For Performance Read More »
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….
When you think about refereeing, specifically at the elite level, “neurodivergence” doesn’t tend to be the first thing that comes to mind….
Neurodiversity in Refereeing: What Does it Mean? Read More »
The refereeing landscape has changed enormously in recent years. Expectations for good governance, integrity, equality, protection of officials….
What is Equality, Inclusion & Diversity in Refereeing? Read More »
Although Mental Toughness and Resilience training is a growing field and many of the best referees benefit from using it, there is still a….
The Top 6 Questions Asked Of Resilience & Mental Toughness Practitioners Read More »
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….
Closing Doors & Cleaning Slates, Reflecting on Your 2022 Read More »
Over the past 7 days, the 36 referees, and 69 assistant referees and 24 video assistant referees who have been chosen to officiate at the….
What Does The Journey Of A World Cup Match Official Look Like? Read More »