Maintaining A Healthy Mental State
In the week of Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s certainly a concept on the minds of many at present. Mental Health Our emotional….
Emotional Control
Case Study – Supporting a CORE Referee in Their Rehabilitation From Injury
The Client: A 21 year old very highly regarded, CORE (Centre of Refereeing Excellence) referee, who for the purposes of this article, we’ll….
8 Ways To Keep Pre-Match Anxiety At Bay
In spite of all our assumptions about what it takes to become a competent referee, mental strength, agility, speed, balance, technical….
Becoming A Mentally Strong Official
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable” – Jillian Michaels. Seek out challenging situations that push you to your limits more often. Spending….
What Does Psychological Safety Mean For Referees?
Psychological safety is a relatively new concept and is getting more traction in of late in sport psychology. However, many people in….
Using The Mental Skill of Visualisation on The Field of Play
How many times have you imagined failing, making mistakes, or losing out on promotion or a key appointment? How many times have you….
Improving Game-Changing Decision Making Out In The Middle
The ability to make good decisions while refereeing is a crucial factor for officials. I’m often asked about how to make better decisions….
Challenging The Acceptance of Referee Abuse
There are so many fantastic referees at all levels of the game and, in my role as Managing Director of The Third Team, I have been lucky enough….
Accepting Your Appointment To A Key Fixture
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….
How Can Sleep Help You Keep Your Calm?
There is never a bad time for referees to work on some of their ‘non-negotiables’. These are keys things that they will commit to doing every….
Is Emotional Intelligence Important For Referees?
Emotions, we all have them. That’s what makes us human. However, do you know that the simple shift of having better knowledge of emotions….
Dealing With Negative Colleagues
When you’ve been practicing your mental toughness techniques, learning how to stay focused rather than being distracted by negative thoughts….