Psychological skills separate good officials from the rest of the pack. That's why today's top officials are noted for their confidence, judgment, rapport, and decisiveness.

To help you make the right call, Robert Weinberg and Peggy Richardson--both highly respected sport psychologists and veteran officials--have written Psychology of Officiating , the only book devoted solely to the mental aspects of officiating, applicable to any sport. This book will help you learn to officiate at your psychological optimum from preseason to postseason.

The authors interviewed dozens of rookie and veteran officials and supervisors of officials in a variety of sports, then combined this information with the latest sport psychology research to establish the importance of psychological training. In Psychology of Officiating , you'll learn how to:

• manage stress,
• improve your concentration,
• use imagery to improve performance,
• build self-confidence,
• communicate better with coaches and players,
• enhance your mental abilities using five self-examination tests,
• and more.

There is more to officiating than just knowing the rules. Read Psychology of Officiating and separate yourself from the rest of the pack!

Testimonials
" The Psychology of Officiating is a great resource for beginning and experienced officials. . . .Now officials at all levels can benefit from the same sport psychology techniques that players, coaches and teams have been using successfully to improve their performances. The book confirms what veteran officials may have already learned informally and would be a great text or reference for any officiating class."
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology Newsletter

"I would highly recommend the Psychology of Officiating to anyone seriously involved or considering a career in officiating at any level. The book is easy to read and understand. By implementing the strategies in this book, the official could possibly advance more quickly up the ladder. At the very least he or she is likely to be better prepared and enjoy further such a demanding athletic role in sport competition. . . . The Psychology of Officiating fills a void in the officiating and sport psychology self-help literature. It is hoped that this book will be the inspiration for sport officiating-specific books in the near future."
The Sport Psychologist

"Officials will undoubtedly benefit from learning new techniques aimed at improving the quality of their performance. Coaches and athletes alike could benefit from a better understanding of the officials' perspective. And finally, sport psychologists will find the application of sport psychology concepts to the realm of officiating fascinating."
Canadian Journal of Sport Sciences

"The Psychology of Officiating is right on. The overall content is excellent and of great value and interest to officials at all levels. The special topics of confidence, communication, motivation and the ups and downs of officiating are very well done. This book is very unique and is recommended reading; it will have a positive impact on you, the official."
Jerry T. Seeman Supervisor of NFL Officials

"A book of this type was long overdue. It took me 10 years to figure out for myself some of the ideas and principles presented. I think this book will be a great benefit to younger officials. It will reinforce the teachings of more experienced officials. I plan to use portions of the book when I give officiating clinics."
Gary L. Mihelish, DMD President National Interscholastic Officials Association (NFIOA)

"This is a very basic and yet very comprehensive book on officiating. It is very well organized with pertinent information, advice, and suggestions for the beginner as well as the veteran official. I was especially impressed with the balance shown in the book to all the important aspects of quality officiating: the physical, the mental, the psychological, and the emotional. This book be an invaluable resource to officials, men and women, for years to come. It is a realistic, practical portrayal of what to expect in officiating and of what it takes to persevere. . . ."
Richard E. Falk College Administration/Supervisor of Basketball Officials Assistant Commissioner of Big 10 Conference