I had my fourth and final assessment of my level 7 to 6 promotion quest. The previous 3 assessments were good, getting better with each one. I had done a few higher level games recently and loved it with confidence high. Then today happened...
Sunday league cup game, some minor dissent in first 15 mins. This then continued where I warned the player again. First issue: I let it go until the 60th minute before cautioning and stamping it out. By this point im regaining control rather than keeping it.
In first half, a big shout for a handball and a penalty waived away. I did not see it. Issue 2: i positioned myself at the front post rather than back where I would of had a better view of the CAR and probably seen the handball.
In second half, tackles start coming. One of which was high foot making contact. I give a caution. Observer accepted this but said it could of gone either way on another day. Next issue: my handling of the caution was awful! Admittedly panic happened where isolating the offender, name, explain and caution went out the window. I allowed myself to be swamped by players and even the manager came over (acting as CAR/physio at the time).
I was told fitness, positioning to make decisions (keeping up with play etc.) was good. Whistle technique was good but should be used more at flash points or issues. And communication with players was good despite there communication with me not always being politely reciprocated (nice way to put it...).
Shame to end on an observation like that but onwards and upwards. Kind of glad an observer was there to advise on what to do next time though. Definitely some good advice on what to keep doing and how to improve the rest. 17 matches into the minimum of 20 required. All observations complete. Now to carry on with the season and hopefully end on a high!
Sunday league cup game, some minor dissent in first 15 mins. This then continued where I warned the player again. First issue: I let it go until the 60th minute before cautioning and stamping it out. By this point im regaining control rather than keeping it.
In first half, a big shout for a handball and a penalty waived away. I did not see it. Issue 2: i positioned myself at the front post rather than back where I would of had a better view of the CAR and probably seen the handball.
In second half, tackles start coming. One of which was high foot making contact. I give a caution. Observer accepted this but said it could of gone either way on another day. Next issue: my handling of the caution was awful! Admittedly panic happened where isolating the offender, name, explain and caution went out the window. I allowed myself to be swamped by players and even the manager came over (acting as CAR/physio at the time).
I was told fitness, positioning to make decisions (keeping up with play etc.) was good. Whistle technique was good but should be used more at flash points or issues. And communication with players was good despite there communication with me not always being politely reciprocated (nice way to put it...).
Shame to end on an observation like that but onwards and upwards. Kind of glad an observer was there to advise on what to do next time though. Definitely some good advice on what to keep doing and how to improve the rest. 17 matches into the minimum of 20 required. All observations complete. Now to carry on with the season and hopefully end on a high!
