Ahhhhh, 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 sure you got something wrong, but I’ll take it! I mean honestly, who hasn’t been…
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All the good stuff to help you take your umpiring to the next level! Keep learning and growing every day.
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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 order to be in the best position to blow everything? Then, once you finally find…
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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 might be some questions you have if you’re off to your first tournament. Hell, they…
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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 just going to hole myself up in this den, sleep, and not eat for 6 months”…
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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 lot!) and make you wonder if you can handle it… The BIG games. These are…
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Controlling Your Emotions
Read moreWe’ve all been there. It’s a tense match, and either you made a mistake or the team doesn’t like your decision. Things are getting heated, it’s a conflict situation. A game changing decision. You’re feeling ALL. THE. THINGS. And then it happens… BOOM! Your head explodes. via GIPHY Well, not really. But I tell you…
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Behind the Technical Bench
Read moreEver heard the song/saying “We get by with a little help from our friends”? I’m sure that song was written about the people sitting behind the tech bench. Honestly, as an umpire, making friends with those people can make a world of difference. When things get heated in a tough game, it helps knowing that…
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The New FIH Umpiring Pathway
Read moreEXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! Things are being shaken up (at least, in the umpiring world!) at FIH this week with the announcement of the new FIH international umpiring pathway being released (read the FIH news article here). I had a chat with FIH Officials Committee Chairman, Henrik Ehlers, about the new pathway and…
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How To Use Radios
Read moreRadios are becoming more and more common throughout all levels of umpiring. No longer is it only the top internationals using radios for video referrals – now it’s not uncommon to see umpires using radios at almost all levels of the game. Chances are, if you haven’t already had the opportunity to use them during…
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Goal Setting: How to Achieve Your Dreams
Read moreYou’ve got a dream. A BIG dream. I get it. I feel you. But let me ask you a question: What are you doing to work towards that dream? You see, having a dream is great. But having a PLAN is better! Ambition only gets you halfway there. It’s important to have goals stepped out…
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