Coaches of Match Officials
CMOs should foster a collaborative, supportive environment, and they should identify key areas for the referees that they work with to focus on and provide feedback that can be used to bolster those referees' skills.
Reviewing referees isn't just an evaluation exercise for CMOs.
The areas that CMOs address range from but are not limited to:
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Officials as professionals and as individuals
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Fostering the right environment for a safe match
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Communication with captains and teams
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Positioning through the phases of play
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Law knowledge and application
Coaching 15s: Materials
When coaching referees for 15s matches, NERRS CMOs should consider these materials:
Coaching 15s: Report Template
When assessing referees and submitting a formal review for 15s, NERRS reviewers use this report template.
Coaching 7s: Materials
When coaching referees for 7s matches, NERRS CMOs should consider these materials:
Coaching 7s: Report Template
When assessing referees and submitting a formal review for 7s, NERRS reviewers use this report template.