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RefMasters stands in support of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PRSA) in their decision to authorize a strike. We firmly believe that without sports officials, the game merely becomes practice. RefMasters fully supports efforts to ensure referees receive fair compensation & support for their work. #RefMasters #SupportReferees #FairTreatment #RespectTheOfficials #SportsIntegrity #RefereesUnite #PRSA

On Saturday 16th December, the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Luton Town was abandoned after Hatters captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. Since then they have beaten Newcastle United. And today secured all three pints in a comeback win at Sheffield United. And the presence of their missing captain is there for all to see. In their goal celebrations. Togetherness. Spirit. This is a team with a cause. And in sport, and in life a cause can be a very powerful thing indeed. With a cause you can move mountains. With a cause you can go beyond what you might have been personally able to achieve. A Cause = Power. A cause is when you are serving something greater than yourself. Like doing it for someone else. Who is not there. But you are there on their behalf. And when you have a cause you do not want to let that person down. So...you go the extra mile. Run longer. Harder. Faster. You have Cause Energy. The team have Cause Energy. You feed off each other. And now, suddenly, everything feels possible. A cause creates emotional fuel. And emotional fuel, when channelled correctly, is a very potent force indeed. Luton Town will want to see their captain back in action as soon as possible. But right now, they have one of the most powerful things in sport at their disposal. For a team with a cause is a team that feels unstoppable!

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Have you had to deal with angry people at your #community #sports #event? And do you know what to do about it? We can help your people stay safe! Background: #Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos promised tougher sanctions and a new three-strike policy to deter "ongoing aggravation" of match official abuse (MOA) on and off the field: "Recruitment and retention of #matchofficials is already an ongoing challenge for our sport and will only worsen should they continue to be subject to abuse." The president of the ACT #Referees Association, Sam Whittle, said ongoing abuse had prompted a string of what he described as thick-skinned referees to walk away from the game. "We would lose about 30 percent of our referees each year," he said. "I think the severity of the abuse has been a little more intense than what we're used to." #SportsManagement expert Stirling Sharpe said MOA was happening in droves across every code around Australia. He pointed to The #Football Association losing 7,000 umpires between 2011 and 2017 and #basketball games cancelled in South Australia because of a shortage of #umpires. "Perhaps we do need those harsher penalties to be in place all the time rather than specific times throughout the year," he said. "[But] we need to make sure that they are trained in how to #ManageConflict, how to resolve different issues that exist on the field, how to manage players and how to #buildrapport." We can help by training your staff with proven conflict management and deescalation strategies that keep everyone safer - let's chat! #health #healthandsafety #safe #staysafe #protection #training #conflictmanagement #deescalation #riskassessment #riskmanagement #riskmitigation #community #communityengagement #resilience #future #futureproofing Full article at https://lnkd.in/gKu94DGY

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Are you drifting through your days? 🗓️ It's important to set your course & steer your day. Just as Newcastle's Anthony Gordon (The Football Association Newcastle United Football Club) writes down his daily intentions, we too can chart our path each morning. This 23-year-old England forward understands that clarity of purpose fuels performance on and off the pitch. Without clear goals, we risk drifting aimlessly, tossed about by competing demands. But by DECIDING how we want our day to unfold, we gain a sense of clarity, it's as simple as it sounds. Whether it's for football or life, setting daily intentions helps us navigate towards our true north. What goals will you set to captain your day? 🤔🤔🤔 Source: BBC News #DailyGoal #Productivity #productivityhacks #SuccessMindset #wellbeing #mindfullness #mentalhealth #mentalclaritybooster #anthonygordon #nufc #newcastleunited #england #englandfootballers #englandfootballteam #euros2024 #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthcheck #journaling

Fel hogyn sydd yn frodor o Fangor, chwith oedd gorfod trafod llwyddiant y Cofis ar Dros Frecwast ar BBC Radio Cymru bore ‘ma - ond chwarae teg, chapeau a phob lwc iddynt heno yn cynrychioli Cymru fach yn Ewrop. As a Bangor born boy and co-owner of CPD Bangor 1876 Football Club I had to swallow my pride and acknowledge and disucss Caernarfon Town’s success in Europe and the riches that are associated with that on BBC Radio Cymru this morning - chapeau and good luck to them this evening representing Cymru. The financial impact of European football on Welsh domestic football is huge - The New Saints Football Club will earn a minimum of €1.7m, CPD TREF CAERNARFON TOWN FC CYF at least €700k and Bala Town F.C. and Connah's Quay Nomads FC Ltd €325k. Considering prize money for domestic competitions only in the thousands/tens of thousands and playing budgets of most clubs between £250-500,000, a season in Europe can make a huge difference and consistent European qualification more so. However, the risk is that the gap between those clubs and rest of league grows, especially considering TNS went unbeaten last season in the league and fact that Cymru will lose one of their 4 European places this season meaning the riches of Europe will only benefit 3, not 4, clubs. This comes at a time where Football Association of Wales is seeking to reinvigorate the JD Cymru Premier

Are we measuring Southgate on managing a team in a League or a Tournament? The roller-coaster we have been on during the Euros throws up some real issues about coaching and leading teams in Leagues and planning and delivering Tournament success. Why as they are completely different to plan and deliver. A Premier League Coach/Manager has ten months to drill his patterns of play, principles and approaches to defence, transition and offence. This is the same within any Team sport. Southgate selected a team for the first game from eight different Clubs with a varied approach to the patterns of those three principles of team play. Those coaches will have drilled those players to ensure they applied this during the season. If the ball goes, there you go there and pass it there etc. So, Southgate’s most of the players for two weeks before the start of the tournament and with Bellingham a week before. Many players will be on a tapper down on their physical conditioning preparing for off-season not a highly intense tournament. In addition, the opposition have had two plus months to prepare and as England are a top team they will have constructed a “Park the bus” approach with transition into nicking a goal and hanging on, with an assumption that England will not have had time to plan and prepare. The stats on the Euros and World Cip are clear, teams that do not concede win the tournament, not those going toe-to-toe as in the Premier League. So, for me the group and last 16 was inevitable because Southgate knows how too long in a tournament and so his first two weeks were on re-conditioning the players and making sure defensively, they were sound. So, we got what we did. Now he has built the offence and players are now fully engaged and not in fear of going out. In addition, Southgate has clearly learnt from previous tournaments with substitution and changing formation. This does not guarantee a win on Sunday but that is now down the players. So, stop expecting Premier League this is a Tournament. So COME ON ENGLAND! #comeonengland #england 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🥅🏟️🏆🤞😬😱😰😟

Unveiling the drama: Evangelos Marinakis and Nottingham Forest's turbulent football saga Nottingham Forest Football Club, under the ownership of Evangelos M. Marinakis, have become synonymous with controversy and confrontation in the Premier League. Recently highlighted by their contentious reaction to VAR decisions after a defeat to Everton, the club's aggressive stance continues to stir discussions. Marinakis’ influence is evident, marked by a history of both success and strife, from his time in Greek football to his current role at Forest. 1: What recent actions by Nottingham Forest have caused controversy in the Premier League? Nottingham Forest have been in the spotlight following a series of confrontational actions, including a post-match tweet critical of VAR, leading to investigations by the Premier League and the FA. The club has also faced fines and a points deduction for various breaches, highlighting their often contentious approach under Marinakis' ownership. 2: How has Marinakis' background influenced his management of Nottingham Forest? Marinakis' tenure at Nottingham Forest reflects his previous experience in Greek football with Olympiacos FC, where he dealt with success as well as controversy. His approach often involves a high turnover of managers and a robust response to competitive challenges, which has been mirrored in his management style at Forest. 3: What are some specific examples of Marinakis’ impact on the club's strategy and operations? Since taking over, Marinakis has overseen a large number of managerial changes and player signings, pushing for quick success. This includes the unconventional role of a refereeing consultant to potentially mitigate contentious match decisions, highlighting his willingness to innovate and challenge norms. 4: What might the future hold for Nottingham Forest under Marinakis' ownership? Looking ahead, Marinakis’ past suggests that he will continue to push for success while possibly inviting more controversies. His assertive management style and strategic decisions likely mean that Forest will maintain a high profile, for better or worse, in the competitive landscape of English football. #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment

In the aftermath of the WC Final match against Australia and also in the match between Pakistan & South Africa, there was one thing common. Umpire's call effecting the outcome of dismissals through LBW. It has taken center stage due to the impact of the decisions made in the game. So exactly what is umpire's call and how does it apply? It's all explained vide this post. So let me know your thoughts and views on this rule. If you liked the post, please do like, repost and share your thoughts on the same. And do follow my page for more such content