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The Struggle Faced By Referees In Relation To Mental Health

Physical activity is commonly shown to improve Mental Health, as suggested by evidence that shows a 20-30% reduction in depression in adults….

Mindful meditation, thanks to the scientific evidence that has emerged in recent years, has proved useful for referees. As many officials….

We all experience points in our refereeing careers where we face challenges, difficulties and issues. Often, we are told by colleagues and….

Effective referees discipline with encouragement and kind words much more often than rebukes or reprimands. The goal is to empower players….

Referees of all levels, cultures and genders face a wide range of physiological, emotional and physical stressors impacting their overall….

“I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t want others to know my issues!” Many referees feel the need to cover up the fact that they struggle….

Many of my refereeing clients, with whom I work with on their mental game, worry too much about what others think about them. These….

Many of my referee clients come to me looking for advice on how to improve their sleep, aided by the practice of meditation. This is not…

How do you officiate under pressure? What situations within games do you find the most stressful? Play-off fixtures, knockout matches and….

Every referee, in every country and at every level, experiences a crisis of confidence at some point in their career. Whether it is being….

To maximise the best of your potential ability, you must learn how to anticipate and deal with challenges. ‘Dealing with’ means to have a way….

In my position as Managing Director of The Third Team, I am lucky enough to be able to speak to speak to match officials of all levels…..