Considerations For Matchday -1
Good preparation for any referee starts the night before matchday. There is a lot of truth in the phrase: “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”…..
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Building Proactive Confidence to Improve Your Refereeing
How would you rate your confidence level over the course of the 2023/24 season? Would you give yourself an A? B? C+?….
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Being Passionate About Refereeing
Someone once told me that I shouldn’t turn refereeing, my passion into my work. They went on to say that….
The Art Of & Science Behind Imagery
Imagery is a form of simulation that is similar to real sensory experiences except the experiences happen in the mind. Through imagery, you…
Relocation, Retirement & Other Transitions That Referees Face
As we head towards the end of the season, changes will happen, officials will retire and others will be promoted to new levels. Transitions….
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The Psychology Of Making Perfect Decisions
Nothing makes referees cringe more than people saying that an official has “guessed”, that their decisions are completely down to chance….
Using Imagery And Self-Talk to Create an Immediate Reaction
In a study with 200 referees, we found those who were trained to use a combination of cognitive specific imagery and motivational self-talk….
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Controlling The Controllables On The Field Of Play
To really change your refereeing performances you need to control the controllables. Sometimes we think we are in control of everything but….
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Sweet Dreams Are Made Of….Refereeing
Struggling to sleep? The answer to a good night’s sleep might not be to relax and do nothing, but to get out refereeing. As little as ten….
The Ways That Emotional Intelligence Enhances Refereeing Performances
Emotional intelligence is a popular construct associated to business, education, health and more recently refereeing. There is clear evidence….
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How To Overcome Roadblocks On Your Development Journey
Just because you are provided or provide your referees with the information does not mean they will actually take it in. There are many….
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Achieving Your New Year Goals
Christmas is over, 2023 has come to an end and with the turn of the year, we feel inspired to break old habits and set some….