The Client: A 21 year old very highly regarded, CORE (Centre of Refereeing Excellence) referee, who for the purposes of this article, we’ll….
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Referees know that being physically active is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise increases longevity and reduces….
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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….
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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….
In order to achieve optimal body composition for either aesthetic and/or refereeing performance purposes, we often cut calories and, more….
Ensuring Our Bodies Are Equipped For Performance Read More »
Have you ever been so frustrated with a lack of improvement in your refereeing and not reaching your expectations that training just doesn’t….
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….
Visualising Success Out in The Middle: The Art of Visualisation 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 »
Running is a fantastic way of keeping fit and healthy, warding off illness, and keeping your heart and mind healthy, especially as we come to….
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….
When you think about refereeing, specifically at the elite level, “neurodivergence” doesn’t tend to be the first thing that comes to mind….
Neurodiversity in Refereeing: What Does it Mean? Read More »
There is never a bad time for referees to work on some of their ‘non-negotiables’. These are keys things that they will commit to doing every….
