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THE MENTAL GAME

Explore the mental challenges faced by game officials and learn key strategies such as mental preparation, communication, and goal setting to excel in the competitive world of officiating. Discover traits that differentiate good from excellent officials.

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THE MENTAL GAME

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  1. THE MENTAL GAME

  2. The Mental Game • The tempo and skill levels encountered at higher competitive levels place mental, as well as physical, demands on game officials • The best officials are not only physically fit, but are psychologically sound as well • A positive mental outlook is an acquired skill gained from: • Lessons learned from game experience • Mental preparation • "Chance favors those who prepare"

  3. Mental Preparation • Continually review resource materials • Rule book/Casebook • Officiating Manuals • Watch other officials work whenever possible • Evaluating other officials can improve your own game • Establish a regular pre-game routine

  4. Traits of Successful Officials • Communicate • Concentrate and focus • Anticipate -- read the play • Know and react to important calls • See the potential range of events • Wait before reacting • Judge events on relevance • Allow the game to be played • Maintain a “healthy” confidence

  5. Differences Between “Good” and “Excellent” • Response Time • Instincts • Double-checking Decisions • Recovering from Mistakes • Reacting to Pressure • Pulling out of EmotionalSlumps

  6. Setting Officiating Goals • Challenging but realistic • Must relate to skills you have or can learn • Include Short-Term and Long-Term • Involve only those things you can control

  7. Goal Setting • Do a self-survey of your talents • Decide where you want to go with officiating • Define your goals • Write down your plan • Make a commitment • Get worked up • GO FOR IT!

  8. QUESTIONS

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