“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Stuart for the invaluable support and guidance you’ve provided through your Coaching & Performance Analysis. Your expertise, honest feedback, and encouragement have made a significant difference in my development as a referee.

Your ability to break down my performances, highlight areas for improvement, and build on my strengths has helped me grow in both confidence and consistency. Each session has been a turning point in my journey, and I truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve invested in helping me reach the next level.

Thank you for being such a dedicated mentor. Your support has played a key role in my progress, and I look forward to continuing this journey with your guidance in the future.”

Level 3 CORE X football referee

“Participating was a positive and informative experience, from the clear information to the courtesy of the research provided. I think Stuart was fantastic at making me feel at ease and answering questions, making the process smooth and enjoyable. Knowing that participation contributes to research that could help others in the future is truly rewarding. I enjoyed the sessions regarding my specific match situations along with the Rational/Irrational Beliefs. I would recommend getting involved in research to anyone of my colleagues. The dedication and passion made the experience exceptional.”

Level 4 football referee

“Prior to REBT support, I was struggling with asserting myself in games, and placing unreal expectations on myself as a referee. This was most obvious during games where Observers were appointed. The REBT support allowed me to rationalise those and change my perceptions and reactions to these situations. Each session peeled back a layer of preconceptions and challenged my thought processes and how I dealt with the pressures of refereeing. Each time, I took on a new tool to help deal with these challenges.

Now, I feel much more confident in day-to-day officiating. I am more accepting of my own desires and the reality of what I can and can’t control. This has led me to being more relaxed both during normal matches and also Observations. My interactions with players and self confidence have also developed significantly over this time.

The result is that I am now enjoying officiating more, and feel much more resilience around the psychological aspects that affect us on the pitch.”

Level 4 football referee

“I very much enjoyed working with Stuart. I became more aware of my responses during interactions with players and coaches, and now I can quickly recognize the difference between what I can control and what I cannot. This shift in perspective has not only strengthened my mental fortitude on the field but has also carried over into my personal and professional life outside of soccer.”

PRO National Assistant Referee