Analysing Performance

1. Analysing Performance Officials

2. What are we looking for? • Consistency • Decisiveness • Self-control

3. Consistency • Knowledge of rules & Application What can influence an official? • Spectators, • pressure from performers, • feelings of empathy, • overlooking transgressions from the side that is losing Application of Rules: = balanced with good working knowledge ‘feel’ for the competition • Confidence & trust

4. Decisiveness • Quick decisions • Stick to them • Show your in control • Message of trust • Demo – A positive mental image • Reinforce/persuade

5. Self-control • Dealing with emotions • Do not take comments & accusations personally • Demo calmness & authority

6. Task • For 3 sports give examples of how an official can demonstrate the 3 qualities • E.g. A football referee will play advantage when a poor tackle has been made but the ball has gone on creating a goal opportunity. • When a poor tackle has been made the ref will blow their whistle, move to the spot of the incident and award the free kick and yellow card. • If players/managers protest, they will not get into a heated conversation and will just justify their decision

7. Skills required to officiate In-depth knowledge of the rules Excellent communication skills Awareness & control of anxiety Ability to monitor & control body language Enhanced motivation, confidence & concentration Ability to visualise People management skills Ability to read players & ‘feel’ the game Ability to anticipate Mental toughness

8. Conflict • Participators can have powerful Reponses • Need to be able to identify acceptable & unacceptable confrontation • Be aware of the penalties for your sport and apply them • When dealing with conflict ask yourself: • Could this have been avoided & if so how? • What is the most appropriate action to take? • Do I have any alternative options? • How would I resolve the situation is it re-occured?

9. Abuse & pressure • This can be extensive • Put people off the job/role • Remember players & managers are in heighted state of arousal – may act out of character • A good official will have a strategy for various situations • Plan what you would say & do • You must remain calm & in control • Poor emotional control will lead to poor decisions – which would make the situation worse

10. Application of the Rules • This is how you interpret and apply the rules • You need to understand the purpose of the rule • Good positioning is essential • Try to maintain credibility (keep up with action, quick decisions) • Knowing when not to interfere

11. Control of the Game • Maintaining self control • Be aware of players behaviour/mood • Be in charge • Communicate decisions clearly • Have planned actions/strategies for coping

12. Scoring Systems • Rule on a score • Record scores • Some require that score to be confirmed by another official • Various systems, written, electronic...depends on the sport

13. H&S • For every sport there will be prerequisites • Rules & regs will be written outlining the required actions • Inc: • Pre-match checks on facilities, equipment & performers • Risk assessments and determination of action to be taken • Must be aware of guidelines and general practices (children & vulnerable people)

14. Signals • These form part of effective communication • Used for players/performers • Co-officials • Vary from one sport to another

15. Review • Allows improvements to be made from one event to the next • Formative – provide corrective advice & guidance, assists improvement • Summative – A judgement, measured against a specification (NGB)

16. Feedback • Strengths • Weaknesses • Players/managers • Other officials (peers/mentors) • Self • Match report

17. Evaluating performance? Possible measures? • Knowledge of rules • The governing bodies rules for officials • An understanding of the spirit of the game • The ability to recognise tactics and techniques in a variety of situations from a performer’s viewpoint • The ability to work well with co-officials • The ability to remain focussed and concentrate

18. Analysing Performance • Actual Behaviour vs perfect Behaviour How can you change/develop the behaviour? Action plan to make the change

19. Methods • There is no one correct or more accurate method • Best to select the one that provides you the most useful information

20. Analyse the behaviour • Compare behaviour with desired behaviour • Determine how to modify/develop behaviour • Action plan to change that behaviour • Implement the plan

21. Diary/Log • Usually used for self analysis (can use notes, flow charts) – good over a period of time • You need to write it asap after the event • Write what happened first then begin to analyse • +ve first • Describe –ve and say how you might change it • How could you improve?

22. Critical analysis & Self-reflection • This is thinking back to situations or incidents, • You can identify what you did well and why it was a +ve thing • Identify things you don’t like and plan a way of avoiding a repeat • When discussing with another you are able to generate an action plan (problem solve)

23. Video • By videoing your performance you can then watch it back and see how you did in the eyes of others. • You don’t need to remember everything • You can watch things in slow motion • You can make notes

24. Checklist • This is a list of things you want to see (perfect model) • It can be based on specific skills/qualities • You grade them as good, excellent, in need of development etc • This should be quick and easy to use

25. Peer observation • This is collecting information off other people who have more experience • Vicarious learning (copy) • Trial and error of others methods • Having feedback on how you have done and ways to improve • You may describe situations and ask how they would react

26. Qualifications • Affiliation with governing body – receive info on rule changes etc • NGB qualification • Introduce you to peers • Allow you to officiate in your sport – gaining experience • Insurance/point of contact for assistance

27. Message boards/chat rooms • A method to communicate with other officials • Wont always be reliable • May be abused • You can discuss issues relating to rules and the interpretation of rules • Good source for finding out where you can get specialist equipment from

28. Assignment 2 • Task 1 • You need to create a observation checklist to analyse the performance of 2 officials in your chosen sport. Include an evaluation section • Link to roles & responsibilities (assignment 1 task 2)