Time away from the middle, while hopefully infrequent, is often an unavoidable part of being a referee. While most absences can be managed…
Mind, Body & Refereeing – The Effect of Inactivity on Mental Health Read More »
Think about what types of adversity have created difficulty for your refereeing career in the past? Maybe you have experienced an injury….
How do you feel and what do you do when your season is disrupted?Injuries, illnesses, inclement weather, facility closures and holidays are…
Referees – Staying Active & Motivated During Fallow Periods Read More »
In my position as Managing Director of The Third Team, I am lucky enough to be able to speak to speak to match officials of all levels…..
Beginning Your Career as a Young Referee in a Climate of Abuse Read More »
On Saturday 1st of August, the Heads Up FA Cup Final will take place. This year the commercial sponsor of the FA Cup has foregone its brand being….
As referees, we are experiencing an uneasy period due to the lack of activity over the past 5 months. Coronavirus has meant that players, officials….
As this week is Mental Health Awareness Week I have decided to dedicate this week’s Third Team Blog to telling my story of how I’ve overcome challenges…..
As referees most of us, alongside our colleagues the world over, are largely redundant and inactive at the present time. The love and enjoyment for refereeing…..
7 Things Referees Can Do To Maintain A Positive Headspace Read More »
So often we hear words such as uncertainty, change, panic, stress, pressure, helpless, worried and anxious whenever we turn on the news….
At the present time, right across the world we are seeing significant measures implemented to minimise the effect and spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The majority of sporting action, including training sessions have been prohibited…..
Taking Care of The Minds & Bodies of Referees in Times of Stress & Solitude Read More »
The evidenced benefits of being mentally tough include enhanced levels of performance on the pitch, greater levels of positivity around games…..
How Having An Active Brain Helps Referees Improve Their Mental Toughness Read More »
For referees of any level, incurring a physical injury is massively infuriating because you miss officiating games and……
Useful Strategies To Aid Mental Recovery For Referees Read More »
