PROFESSION

Referee

Chris Foy

Name:
Chris Foy

Employer:
Premier Game Match Officials

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A day in the life of a...
Referee

Job Description
A Referee is responsible in ensuring the players play within the rules of the game and that they play in a safe playing environment. They encourage players with appropriate leadership and are positive role models for the players.

A day in the life of a referee on match day
More often than not I spend the night before a game in a hotel. I meet the other match officials four hours before the kick off to start our preparations. Two hours before the match starts I arrive at the ground. We have a safety briefing and then I referee the match. Following the end of the match we go through a ‘de-brief’ with all the officials to assess our own performance. Afterwards I travel back to the hotel before returning home. Later that week I receive feedback from the match assessor, whose job is to scrutinise every referee’s performance. As a professional referee we are very accountable and look to build and improve during our extensive training sessions during the week.

3 great things about being a Referee

 

1. Officiating in some of the best stadiums in the world
   
2. Sharing a playing surface with some of the best players in the world
   
3. Being actively involved in the biggest football league in the world
   
A not so great things about being a referee
   
The adverse publicity following an incorrect decision.

 

Qualifications recommended you gain

 

Sports Science degree.
Psychology.
Physical Education.
Referee Level 1 Course.
   
3 opportunities and experiences you recommend people gain?
   
1. A good broad education
   
2. Develop good communication skills and a willingness to listen and learn
   
3. You must have a love of football. Watch as many games as possible and try and learn something new from each game

 

Where to study...

Useful Websites 

www.premierleague.com
www.refworld.com
www.skillsactive.com

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