{"product_id":"the-sports-officials-journal-stuart-carrington-9781915855480","title":"The Sports Official's Journal: A research-based guide to confidence, resilience, and decision-making","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat separates a good sports official from a great one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSports officials are judged on split-second decisions made under pressure, in front of hostile crowds, with no second chances. Yet, unlike the players they oversee, referees and umpires have almost no structured way to practise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sports Official's Journal\u003c\/em\u003e changes that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt on scientific research into confidence, resilience, motivation, and decision-making, this journal provides officials from every sport with a proven framework to reflect on their performance, strengthen their mental game, and take control of their development. Whether you're a newly qualified referee or a seasoned official, the structured exercises and reflective sheets inside will help you step onto the pitch - and stay there - with greater confidence, consistency, and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author: \u003c\/strong\u003e Stuart Carrington is Associate Head of School for Coaching, Pedagogy, and Performance Analysis at St Mary's University in London. His primary area of research is sports officials, in particular the development of psychological skills training to aid wellbeing and performance. Stuart is also the author of the acclaimed book: \"Blowing the Whistle: The Psychology of Football Refereeing\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuart Carrington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1915855489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915855480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bennion Kearny Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.28d","brand":"Stuart Carrington","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588499845375,"sku":"9781915855480","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sports-officials-journal-stuart-carrington-9781915855480","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}