Are you the parent of an aspirational referee who has ever wondered if your young official is ready for mental training? This blog is….
Parents, Is Your Young Referee Ready For Mental Training? Read More »
There is no construct of human psychology and functioning more prevalent in refereeing than emotion. Mood and emotions can influence….
As referees, we know that performing at our best requires physical training and conditioning. However, have you considered the role that….
How Mindful Meditation Enhances Refereeing Performances Read More »
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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Elite level match officials often have unrivaled work ethics. I hear of referees in the professional game who start their training sessions….
What Will I Gain From Working With A Referee Educator? Read More »
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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In spite of all our assumptions about what it takes to become a competent referee, mental strength, agility, speed, balance, technical….
Mental Toughness is often seen as a physical triumph over adversity. For example, a football player who scores a 95th minute winner after….
How Does Mental Toughness Help When Managing Criticism? Read More »
How many times have you imagined failing, making mistakes, or losing out on promotion or a key appointment? How many times have you….
Using The Mental Skill of Visualisation on The Field of Play Read More »
Many patterns of performance problems that referees struggle with are a direct result of that individual’s nervous system sensing danger and….
Comprehending Patterns of Performance Challenges Read More »
Anxiety is the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and….
Highlighting Performance Anxiety In Mental Health Awareness Week Read More »
There are so many fantastic referees at all levels of the game and, in my role as Managing Director of The Third Team, I have been lucky enough….
