We are often reminded that mastering the rules and mechanics is critical for success in officiating, but there are other intangible skills equally vital for climbing the ranks and achieving success:

• Managing stress and turning it into a performance-enhancing skill.
• Building and maintaining confidence.
• Understanding motivation and staying motivated when facing adversity.
• Effective communication with coaches, players, and crew members.
• Utilizing personality traits to enhance game management.

The course "What it Takes: Forge Your Peak Performance Mindset" helps sports officials develop these essential skills:

• Improving decision-making, physical performance, and perseverance.
• Enhancing confidence and understanding the sources of confidence.
• Learning communication techniques for better game management.
• Embracing individuality and diversity to bring out the best performance.

The course is designed to provide mental performance training for officials at all levels and is led by Karen Swanner, a renowned soccer official with vast experience in mental performance training. Various sports officials and mental performance experts contribute to the course, offering insights to help officials excel in their careers. The training is developed in collaboration with Referee, a leading officiating education provider with a rich history of 50 years in the field. Officials of all experience levels can benefit from the practical tips, techniques, and tools provided in the course to elevate their performance on and off the field.