REFEREE THOUGHTS
- Use good discretion and judgment when applying your philosophy of officiating. If there is no apparent disadvantage to an opponent, it is likely no rule infraction has occurred.
- First impressions are often lasting ones.
- Start the game off right; your first call sets the tone.
- Always listen.
- Always hustle.
- Be aware of your body language; it says a lot to others.
- Be dependable for whom you work.
- Try to get better every game. Ask yourself and others; what do I need to work on?
- No game assignment is worth compromising your principles or integrity.
- Keep an even temperament and forgive and forget; every game is a new one.
- As officials, you always have the last word; you don’t always have to use it.
- One poor game does not mean you are a poor official.
- Relax! When people sense tension, they are less likely to communicate effectively with you.
- Don’t be jealous of a good break that another official gets. Be supportive; your turn may be next.
- You never know who is watching your game.
- Have ambition but be patient and hear only the things you should hear.
- Watch what others do and implement what you like.
- Work with the captains in the pre-game conference; let them know they can talk to you.
- Control play with both voice and whistle.
- Watch the entire play; don’t anticipate a foul or violation.
- Don’t turn your back on players when administering a free kick.
- Conduct a thorough pre-game conference before your game.
- Take your time when putting the ball in play. Make eye contact with ARs frequently before restarts.
- Keep proper spacing; don’t get too close to the call.
- Let properly trained personnel deal with injured players.
- Review law, mechanics, and interpretation regularly.
- Let the players play if that’s what they came to do.
- Work hard at looking off the ball.
- If you believe coaches, players, and fans when they say you’re good, you’ve got to also believe them when they say you’re bad.
- Be careful of what you say. More referees get into trouble for what they say than what they do.
- Learn to sometimes walk away.
- Proper use of humor has saved many a tough situation.
- A player or coach asking a question is not dissent.
- Many fans (and parents) don’t know that they don’t know.
- If possible, use a quiet word when dealing with a player or a coach.
- You’ve got to show respect to earn respect.
- Do not touch players.
- Make your partners look good.
- Good foul discrimination = good man management.
- The job is not over until the paperwork is done.
- Remember where you started. Call your assignor and help out with youth ball.
- Understand and referee the spirit of the game.
- It is OK to enjoy what you’re doin SMILE.
Looking forward to the start of 2nd Round of the The Uganda Premier League Season 2017/18.