1. INTRO TO HIGH PERFORMANCE OFFICIATING
NRL Referee HIGH PERFORMANCE Academy
INTRO TO HIGH PERFORMANCE OFFICIATING

2. Welcome to the NSO Referees High Performance Education Academy
This program will aim to:
Continue your development as Rugby League Match Official within the National Officiating Structure
And guide you as far as possible along the path to the elite level

3. NSO Pathway

4. PROGRAM STRUCTURE

5. PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Our program seeks to facilitate your learning by engaging you with the National Officiating Methodology.
One week prior to the group meeting:
You will have provided the content for the next session. We expect that you have gone through what will be discussed in that session and have possible points to raise.
A task will also be given to you which will give you an opportunity to delve further into the content and also link it back to your officiating.
Preparation for your session will be key. When doing your reviews from games, consider adding in times that might be relevant to our future content
Coaches are here to facilitate and guide your learning through their experiences. There will be minimal lecturing in the program, so to gain maximum benefit, preparation and participation is key

6. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Tuesday Night
Gym Session with Strength Program from NRL S & C Dept.
Theory Session – Educational Aspects for Refereeing.
Wednesday Night
Practical Session – Opportunity to practice the theory learnt from previous session with walk throughs, drills and game replicated task.

7. OVERALL Expectations
We expect that you will fully commit to the program and attend all the scheduled sessions planned.
Communicate with Coaches about your attendance or any issues that may impact your full participation in the program.
Be on time to all sessions
Have the correct training attire and equipment for each session
Come prepared to offer your experience and insight to each session
Participate fully in all aspects of the program
The benefit of doing so will aid not just yourself but others in the group as well

8. All sessions begin at 6.30pm
SESSION EXPECTATIONS
All sessions begin at 6.30pm
Most sessions will begin with our Strength Program (unless otherwise stated) then flow into the Theory Session
Appropriate training attire (current State/CRL training gear), towel and water bottle should be taken to each session.
When a practical session is scheduled, participants should have appropriate training attire, a whistle, flag and boots to participate. We expect that in all skills tasks that you officiate as you would in a normal match.

9. Program runs Tuesday and or Wednesday Nights
PROGRAM DATES
Introduction to Program - 5th June 2018
Program runs Tuesday and or Wednesday Nights
5th June – 22nd August
Program Breaks
3rd & 4th July
17th & 18th July
7th & 8th August

10. SMARTABASE
Must have updated personal details and completed Medical Screening Form
No ongoing Smartabase requirements for HPA Database
Must continue to maintain all State/CRL Strength and Conditioning Protocols for Data Entry
All skills and strength sessions should be included in your entries.
This is a minimum requirement of this program as the information delivered to the State High Performance Units is vital to your training and weekly appointments.

11. Academy will put through the level 3 strength based Training Program
STRENGTH PROGRAM
Academy will put through the level 3 strength based Training Program
Vital part of the S & C Program for Match Officials
Seen as an injury prevention mechanism
Develops better movement patterns with overall strength gains
Creates an athletic image of Match Officials in general
Strength will be undertaken on a weekly basis. Appropriate strength programs will be delivered based on where participants fit in the National Strength Program.

12. List them in your notebook.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE OFFICIALS
Take 5 minutes to consider what characteristics you have learnt or seen in Elite Match Officials.
List them in your notebook.
As a group, discuss and prioritise what characteristics will create the best opportunity for an official to make it to the elite level.

13. ELITE OFFICIATING CULTURE
The ultimate aim of the program is to give participants exposure to the standards expected at elite level officiating
The following are key components that should be considered as priorities for elite match officials:

14. Elite match official characteristics
Decision Making (Being accurate)
Read of the game
Communication
Game Understanding
Concentration
Mental Toughness
Adaptability
Player Rapport
Consistency
Attention to detail

15. HARD WORK COMMITMENT DISCIPLINE
Elite match official characteristics
HARD WORK
COMMITMENT
DISCIPLINE

16. WHO YOU ARE AS A REFEREE?

17. Who you are a referee?
We have just discussed the characteristics that Elite Level Referees are likely to have.
The question we will now ask you is have you considered what characteristics you have as a Referee.

18. Who you are as a referee?
The first task to undertake in the program was that of a SWOT Analysis.
This is the process of determining your strengths and weaknesses, then identifying opportunities to improve those aspects and any threats that might impact those plans

19. Direct and Specific Vocab provides effective ruck application
AN EXAMPLE
Strengths
Direct and Specific Vocab provides effective ruck application
Calm deameanour provides rapport building with captains and players in general
Weaknesses
Struggles with repeat efforts in conditioning training
Has poor penalty selection on occasions leading to player angst and incorrect decision making
Opportunities
Seek out training opportunities that will improve anaerobic capacity – additional off legs sessions
Seek out Senior Referees and discuss how they select penalties
Threats
Over training can cause an issue with additional sessions and performance on weekends
Games take over limiting opportunity to discuss options with other referees

20. Discuss each others swot analysis
On the available whiteboard, offer some of your answers to each of the areas of analysis.
Pay particular attention how each of you analyse your refereeing.
Does it have a level of critical analysis?
Are there opportunities that you haven’t thought of to improve your performance?
What threats are being raised? Can you offer some strategies that might help in combating them?
Can you develop your analysis further?
Are there opportunities that you could take in your matches over the coming weeks?

21. Thanks for you Participation Next Session 12th June – Theory only
SESSION Completion
Thanks for you Participation
Next Session 12th June – Theory only
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Content: 4 Pillars and importance of setting up a game.

22. NSO Referees High performance Education Academy