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….
Mindset
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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Overcoming Performance Anxiety To Make Key Decisions
Some referees are prepared to make big decisions on Key Match Incidents (KMIs) in the closing seconds of a game while other officials pray…
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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….
Training Your Brain To Embrace The Power Of Optimism
“You know you are in deep trouble; so you face the brutal facts of the challenge you’re facing. But at the same time you feel….
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What Is Cognitive Load Theory?
Cognitive Load Theory is a psychological theory that every referee, and those coaching officials, needs to know about. If you are not already….
Evaluating Failures In Order To Gain Confidence
How do you feel after making a game-changing error and losing match control within a game? Do you question your abilities? Do you feel less….
Forming Habits That Become Second Nature
A habit is a routine of behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. A habit, from a psychological standpoint is….
Using Feedback For Growth In Your Refereeing Career
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
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How To Use Visualisation To Raise Performance Levels
Do you ever think, “Does visualisation even work?” Just what is all this hype about visualisation? Firstly, have you ever performed at your….
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How Sleep Aids Matchday Performance & Post Game Recovery
Referees know that being physically active is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise increases longevity and reduces….
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