Ok, we’re going to take a minute to talk about the beautiful, the glorious, the wondrous things called resistance bands. Seriously, your life’s about to change. 3 reasons you should totally get on board: They’re cheap. You can use them ANYWHERE. They’re easy to incorporate into all kinds of workouts. Resistance bands are the bomb…
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The Video Umpire
Read moreAhhhhh, I dream of the day I can draw that imaginary box that draws down the aid of your friend who is the “eyes in the sky”… granted, it comes with the caveat of the fact that players are pretty…
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Fast Feet and Agility
Read moreHave you got your dancing shoes on kid? Cause this post is going to get those lighting fast fancy feet of yours up to speed quick smart (that’s pretty much all the fast foot puns I’ve got…for now. You’re welcome.)…
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Positioning 101
Read moreWhen you first start out umpiring, the field seems so big. Stepping out there, whistle in hand, it seems to look so much bigger than it did from the sideline. And where on earth are you meant to go in…
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How to Impress Your Umpire Manager
Read moreAhhhh, the enigma that is the Umpire Manager (UM)… they are one of the most important officials at a tournament, but what do they actually do? How do you impress one as an umpire? What even IS an umpire manager? These…
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Youth Olympic Games – Part 2
Read moreAnnnnnddd we’re back for Part 2 of my experience at the Youth Olympics! I left you in Part 1 (which you can read here if you missed it) at the end of the pool matches with the start of the…
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Youth Olympic Games – Part 1
Read moreI don’t know if you know, but I recently got back from the 3rd Youth Olympics, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I was an umpire for the Hockey 5s. If you didn’t, maybe you missed my incessant social media…
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A Guide to Umpiring Indoor Hockey
Read moreIt’s that time of year folks! The time of year when it’s either too hot or waayyy too cold to play hockey outdoors. And you know what that means… via GIPHY We all go into hibernation. But not the “I’m…
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Shifting the Culture of Umpire Abuse
Read moreWhy do we boo umpires? The past weekend saw the culmination of the seasons of the two biggest sporting codes in Australia – the grand finals of the Australian Football League (AFL) and the National Rugby League (NRL). They were…
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Stepping up to the Big Games
Read moreThe start of the season. Finals. Your first game in a higher grade. A crunch match. Your first tournament or a top of the table clash. These are the games. The games that freak you out a little (or a…
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