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….
Motivation
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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Where Do Slumps Come From & How To Overcome Them
Slumps and repetitive performance problems are a natural and terribly frustrating part of refereeing. They can sometimes drive officials to…
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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….
Training Tips For Staying Sharp In Cold & Icy Weather
As the mercury continues to drop, you may be finding it harder to keep to your training routine. Colder weather and shorter days mean….
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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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Becoming A Mentally Strong Official
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable” – Jillian Michaels. Seek out challenging situations that push you to your limits more often. Spending….
Which Type Of Goals Create The Best Officiating Performances?
Goal setting is a key part of being a referee. Many of the legendary officials, such as Pierluigi Collina, have attributed their successes to….
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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….
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Conditioning Tips To Ensure You Maintain Fitness For The Full Season
Having had experience of working with referees who operate at all levels of the game, I know that it doesn’t matter whether you train….
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