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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….
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….
Confidence is the psychological factor my clients most frequently come to me for support with. Confidence is typically noticed the most when….
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All referees seek to gain an advantage in their fixtures, to officiate with confidence in tight games, to rise to challenges, to achieve more….
Are you able to concentrate on refereeing, or does the weather or ground mentally affect your performances? Wind, rain, snow, excessive heat….
The Refereeing Mindset For Fixtures Played in Challenging Conditions 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 »
For referees, the simplest approaches are often the most effective, and that’s certainly true when it comes to maintaining good levels of….
Refereeing can be such a relentless, ever-changing, fast-paced and unpredictable environment on the field of play, which can have a huge….
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There is a tendency, as a referee, to be “tough” and put on a brave face no matter what, to push yourself through obstacles, such as making a….
The Relationship Between Mindfulness, Meditation & Mental Toughness Read More »
Referees are under a significant amount of pressure to make the correct decision when it counts. In fact, in a 90 minute game, officials make….
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Do you get psyched up for appointments to referee rivalry games, or does the hoopla surrounding derby fixtures cause you to feel pressure….
Managing Your Emotions When Refereeing Rivalry Fixtures Read More »
What is your mindset at the start of a game? Do you tend to referee cautiously at the beginning of a fixture or come out of the blocks, very much on the whistle?…
What drives your motivation? Correct decisions, greater distances covered, rewards, awards, and compliments are positive forms of motivation….
Converting Cutting Criticism Into A Driver For Improvement Read More »