Motivation Archives - Page 2 of 4

Showing Patience With Your Refereeing Goals

Having the ability to think about “the big picture” allows you to see your refereeing goals as a process. Regrettably, many officials set….

Do you have a pre-match routine? More than a physical warm up routine, but also a mental preparation routine? Is your routine consistent? In..

It’s important to think carefully about how referees go back to officiating after an absence which will have had an impact upon confidence…

Most referees want to change at least one thing in their game. But it can be challenging to find the motivation just to make a start on….

Setting general goals such as improving your foul detection accuracy is easy but it becomes hard to determine how to go about doing this….

How do you feel and what do you do when your season is disrupted?Injuries, illnesses, inclement weather, facility closures and holidays are…

When you are regularly given games by your appointments officer and suddenly find yourself without a fixture, it often comes as quite a…..

Would you turn up to referee a game if you hadn’t trained at all in the build up to a matchday? As you’ll be aware, in order to be…..

Are you (or your colleagues) motivated by getting your name in the media (for the right reasons)? Are you motivated by receiving the…….

Do you achieve a high enough intensity during your pre-match routine to perform at your best from the moment you blow the first whistle?…..

Why do the performances of some officials stagnate after they’ve worked so hard, been so dedicated and improved so much that they’ve….

The concept of positivity is often misinterpreted by many officials. Positivity is not a warm and glowing feeling. Positivity isn’t just a concept….