Robyn

I'm conducting a study on referee mental health and am looking for grassroots referee managers from the following confederations: - Asia (AFC) - Africa (CAF) - Oceania (OFC) Please send me a message if you may be able to help.

#football #footballreferee #referee #mentalhealth #research #refereedevelopment #refereemanagers

I'm conducting a study on referee mental health and am looking for grassroots referee managers from the following confederations: - Asia (AFC) - Africa (CAF) - Oceania (OFC) Please send me a message if you may be able to help.

There is no room in football for such appalling behaviour. No wonder so many are leaving the sport. #norefnogame

Just when you think you've seen it all with #referee abuse, something like this happens. A young official, learning the game, assaulted by a grown man. This is absolutely shocking and shows why more needs to be done around the safety of young officials. This shouldn't happen!

@DrTomWebb Hope it went well Tom. Looking forward to hearing about it

I'm here today...

For any #sportsofficials #referees #matchofficials and #umpires as well as any sports federations and governing bodies - 'Managing and Developing Sports Officials' will be published in early summer. It is aims to bridge the gap between research and practice for sports officials.

Excellent day in London presenting to students from Trinity University. Great to have so many engaged students and to meet @TingleJK and team!

Do you have 5 mins spare? Could you help out my undergrad project students by completing their online questionnaire about sports brands. Seeking responses from absolutely anyone (sporty or not) and of any age. tinyurl.com/SportsBrandsQu… A ReTweet would also be massively appreciated.

Transparent reporting of these figures @EnglandFootball. It's concerning that allegations of serious misconduct are up 9% on the 2021-22 season as are allegations of serious offences against a match official. This is a global problem that needs attention. news.sky.com/story/number-o…

Still seeking participants for my research study. If you, or someone you know can help, please do get in contact! #referee #refereeing #football #soccer #mentalhealth #research #wellbeing #refereemanager #refereemanagement #globalstudy

Are you living with CF and interested in participating in our latest research study at the University of Portsmouth? We are investigating how individuals with CF respond to exercise in the heat? Please contact us for more information #cysticfibrosis #research #CFWarriors

Fully funded PhD opportunity with me @JoeCostelloPhD and @MattDicks7 🏔️ ‘Optimising the selection, preparation, and protection of individuals exposed to high altitude environments’ 🏔️ port.ac.uk/study/postgrad… Deadline: 19/01/24 Start: Oct 24 📧: Thomas.williams@port.ac.uk

Football has an abuse problem. Particularly when it comes to referees, abuse is ingrained in the culture & accepted as 'just part of the job'. Referee abuse is detrimental to not only the individual, but also the sport (no ref, no football). #EnoughIsEnough

The FA have released this video. Please give it a retweet but most of all, watch it. Football has a problem. #EnoughIsEnough

@BritishGas I find it appalling that you would threaten to send the debt collectors when you are the ones having technical difficulties and I have been chasing you for the last few months. @BritishGasHelp @BritishGasNot

This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.

One take away for me here is that players seem to struggle with emotional regulation, a key attribute for successful officiating.

📢Calling Referee Development Officers/Managers from outside the UK 📢 I'm looking for RDOs/RDMs (or equivalent) to provide insight on mental health support for grassroots football referees in their region. If interested, please dm or email me at robyn.bate@port.ac.uk

#football #referee #soccer #mentalhealth #study #europe #unitedstates #canada #refereedevelopment #research @KNVB @CanadaSoccerEN

For my second PhD study I'm looking for insight from RDOs/RDMs or equivalent that are based in Europe (excluding UK), North America & Australia. Participants will take part in an online interview to discuss referee mental health challenges & the support mechanisms in place.