Chrisp72
Always smiling
Well done LukeI had my first observation today on the hunt for promotion to level 6. Match went well despite the home team not being able to provide a CAR. He said I was exactly what he expects from a first observation.
Positives were I showed very good signalling and communication with players. Game control was good with one player cautioned after a scruffle in the first half sorting the issue quickly and with authority. Knowledge of laws was also good with one other caution for a reckless tackle. Only let down on laws was forgot to signal for IDFK on one occasion for a high foot which didnt make contact.
Things for improvement included positioning, specifically at corners. I followed some advice from others around corners but was told never to use that again. Luckily my assessor will be at my next RA meeting and will be doing a talk on positioning for lower level refs! Will look forward to that. The biggest point for improvement was fitness. I knew that fitness work was needed and aim to sort that. Have recently come back from an injury and still having some intense physio to help recovery. That along with general fitness work will hopefully make me better prepared for next season.
Overall I am happy with the advice given and will definitely take it on board. Feeling very positive about how I am now and where I am heading. Lots of work needed but at least I know how to improve.