How do referees deal with conflict?
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How do referees deal with conflict?
In managing conflict, showing a little empathy, demonstrating good listening skills and providing people with options rather than threats go a long way….Five Maxims
- Listen to people with all of your senses.
- Ask, don’t tell.
- Explain why.
- Offer options, not threats.
- Give a second chance.
How can I become a better soccer referee?
A soccer referee must be confident in his or her decisions, confident, and confident that his or her judgments are correct. A good referee should not hesitate in his decisions, as players, coaches, and the public will all notice, and begin to judge each decision.
How can a referee improve?
How do referees improve?
- Read the Rulebook. Refs enforce the rules so it’s obviously vitally important to know what the rules are and all it takes is a couple of hours to read the rulebook.
- Referee Games — and critique yourself. The game can be a great teacher.
- Be Fit.
- Attend Clinics.
What qualities should a referee have?
Seven Qualities of a Great Sports Official
- INTEGRITY. A great sports official is the last guardian of honesty in athletics.
- HUSTLE. Since officiating is a game of angles and positioning, officiating hustle describes movement and court position.
- JUDGMENT.
- COMMUNICATION.
- CONSISTENCY.
- COURAGE.
- COMMON SENSE.
How do referees stay calm?
Acknowledge the pressure, direct your mind to focus on the game and assure yourself that you’re in control in a relaxed, calm way. Fairly assess your performance and commit to minimizing mistakes, but also be prepared to move on and develop a tolerance for being less than perfect.
How do parents deal with refs?
Here are our top tips for dealing with parents and spectators:
- ASSERT YOUR AUTHORITY. If a parent/spectator is being overly vocal with you and it’s not encouraging, then do something about it.
- COMMUNICATE CLEARLY.
- ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PLAYERS AT ALL TIMES.
Do referees need to wear shin pads?
You don’t need to wear shin pads but it may be a good idea when reffing U6 and U8. Shoes: Regular soccer cleats or running shoes are fine. We recommend soccer shoes as the fields can be slippery when they are wet.
Why do referees need to be engaging?
Referees will stay engaged if they can relate to the conversation, and if they feel like they are learning something new. They will want to come back to your activities and education sessions as they feel it was worth it and they learned something.
How do I contact Premier League referees?
The FA Referees Department You can contact the referees department at [email protected].