Rugby refereeing 101. It’s not about the law, it’s about people management while using the law. Know the law, but use your people skills to improve the outcome. Cover art photo provided by Quino Al on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@quinoal
Two segments on positioning, could write a book on it! Basic questions to ask...1) can I see the important stuff? 2) am I close enough to manage should it be needed? 3) am I in the way? 4) how much of the pitch can I see?
Further looking into advantage and different aspects to it. Sevens, tactical, territorial, and more.
A quick description on the massive differences a solid advantage can have on the flow and awesomeness of the fame. Main goal is to allow the game to flow!!
Man, the biggest dagger into the heart is getting called “inconsistent” and these quotes try to understand and dig deeper into what it is.
Getting into the understanding of balance within the refereeing world.
Mental toughness section and ideas on how to improve your mental capabilities in the game. Zooming in and zooming out!
Man, have to redo a segment on sender receiver, but a lot of good communication stuff here. Taking coaching a bit more. But wow, did I feel like I hit a wall last night! Thanks for listening!
Advantage and a good couple probing questions that require some serious thought. Enjoy!
Going through a section on big calls, and managing buy in with players.
A bit on sevens, waffling on with random insights, and stuff.
Wrapping up the journal, keep at it guys, it’s not easy to be honest with yourself, but there is no other way to get better.
Everybody’s favorite topics: scrums and dealing with people who scream at you!!! Necessary evils of the game, unfortunately. Make them your armor.
Starting on the refereeing journal I developed. Going over setting, communication, open play, and positioning.
Back from break and a bit of a yarn about Gordon Ramsey, NVC, and Florida old boys!
It is a bitch to get them up when they slip, so get them in your head now!!
It’s about improving yourself and how you are perceived. Not about your ego!!
Walking through the game day prep, and ideas for pregame chats!
Overall who I am, what I’m doing, and a bit of spitballing about ideas of rugby, the respect, process, and a couple ideas needed.
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