What Is Cognitive Load Theory?
Cognitive Load Theory is a psychological theory that every referee, and those coaching officials, needs to know about. If you are not already….
Wellbeing
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….
Maintaining Your Wellbeing Through Winter
As the clocks are set to revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in the United Kingdom, crisp mornings are on the horizon, big cosy jumpers…..
Maintaining A Healthy Mental State
In the week of Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s certainly a concept on the minds of many at present. Mental Health Our emotional….
Case Study – Supporting a CORE Referee in Their Rehabilitation From Injury
The Client: A 21 year old very highly regarded, CORE (Centre of Refereeing Excellence) referee, who for the purposes of this article, we’ll….
How Sleep Aids Matchday Performance & Post Game Recovery
Referees know that being physically active is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise increases longevity and reduces….
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….
The 5 Top Challenges For Referees
Hello and welcome to the 200th edition of The Third Team Blog. I’ve been writing these articles, every Friday, for nearly four years now….
Ensuring Our Bodies Are Equipped For Performance
In order to achieve optimal body composition for either aesthetic and/or refereeing performance purposes, we often cut calories and, more….
Letting Go Of Expectations To Avoid Burnout
Have you ever been so frustrated with a lack of improvement in your refereeing and not reaching your expectations that training just doesn’t….
Visualising Success Out in The Middle: The Art of Visualisation
It takes a lot of positivity and courage to believe in your refereeing dreams, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be dreaming of promotions….
Highlighting Performance Anxiety In Mental Health Awareness Week
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….