Referees of all levels, cultures and genders face a wide range of physiological, emotional and physical stressors impacting their overall….
Resilience – How Referees Can Enhance This Critical Skill Read More »
Many sports psychologists often speak about the importance of learning mental toughness in order to improve your performance. However, my….
How do you process a very poor performance? How do you move on from a performance that is so disappointing that you want to leave the field….
Personal leadership is a very important skill for referees to develop if you wish to fulfil your potential. It looks closely at taking….
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As a referee, you come across some very challenging situations such as mass confrontations, identifying penalties or caution/dismissal offences……..
How do you officiate under pressure? What situations within games do you find the most stressful? Play-off fixtures, knockout matches and….
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Many of the previous editions of The Third Team Blog have revolved around lockdown, coronavirus and the implications that this has had on…..
How Control is an Essential Element of Mental Toughness For Referees Read More »
Conditions aren’t always perfect on a matchday. Rain, excessive heat, poor pitch condition, partisan fanbases and facilities unfit for….
Dealing With Unexpected Challenges Out in The Middle Read More »
Are you someone who will persevere in the face of adversity? Are you able to remain mentally strong following an error?…….
Building Mental Toughness To Be Resilient Out In The Middle Read More »
At the present time, right across the world we are seeing significant measures implemented to minimise the effect and spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The majority of sporting action, including training sessions have been prohibited…..
Taking Care of The Minds & Bodies of Referees in Times of Stress & Solitude Read More »
Confident Leadership takes mental toughness to ‘survive and thrive’. As resilience is key to working through the never-ending distractions and resistance, confidence is……..
Emotions can supercharge or ruin the performance of a referee out in the middle. Have you ever had a game where players, spectators or club officials got into your head?…..
