ANNUAL PLAN 2021-2022: (an example from one of our umpires) SELF ANALYSIS: ·STRENGTHS:
o Honest analysis of performance. o Calm relaxed approach on the field. o Switch on switch off. o Game awareness. (Interaction with players when to and not too) o Physically fit, young. o Decision making both on and off the park.(Ground light and weather) o Enjoy umpiring.
WEAKNESSES:
o Paperwork! o Time constraints with other facets of life. o Dominating teamwork decisions. (Groundlight weather, need to let partner
take control more.) o Put pressure on myself to be perfect. o Internal pressures. o Confidence
OPPORTUNITIES:
o Maintain high standard of umpiring both on and off the field so ICC take
note of my umpiring ability.
THREATS:
o Negative mind frame o Work commitments o Family GOALS: SHORT TERM: o To continue working on mental approach I initially started in Dubai (March
2012). More relaxed pregame, processes during game and self-analysis after
every day. o Setting game goals. o Complete paperwork.
LONG TERM:
o High quality standards (pre-game, during game, after) o Confidence.
STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
Consistent routines both on and off park.
Key ingredient is paperwork so I can build dossier and hopefully learn from where I went well and where I need improvement. Finding key indicators to improving optimum mental state
Keep up skilling knowledge - attend national and provincial conferences etc. networks.
Read appropriate books (Mental strengths)
Stand in local cricket,hone techniques.
Relationship between all areas of life (Work, home, umpiring)
Enjoyment!
Attend net sessions to practice decision making.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: PHYSICAL
Remain fit throughout winter leading into season.
Regular eye exercises.
MENTAL
Keep up skilling coping strategies.
Acknowledge when under pressure And techniques to cope with situation.
Cricket related literature.
Visualisation
PERSONAL
Balance life to keep all parts on even keel. (Family, Umpiring, Work)
Positive outlook.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN:
CYCLE o PREPARATION
§ Laws and playing conditions reading (diary) § Fitness dietary regime (diary) § Umpiring local level. § Net sessionsprior to season(ball watching and routine enhancement. § Attend umpiremeetings (network building) § Utilise previous self-assessment as catalyst for goals nextmatch. § Set match goals.
o PERFORMANCE
§ Each match as opportunity to succeed.
§ Faith in on field routines
§ Strong work ethic
§ Professional in all aspects
§ Have good communication with PCT, other referee/umpire/players/ scorers/
curators.
§ Project strong positive body language and image.
§ Confident in own ability
§ Enjoy.
o REVIEW
§ Self-assessment each match
§ Honest analysis of performance.
§ Submit self-assessment in a timely manner.
§ Accept constructive criticism.
I see this season as an exciting opportunity to continue something I enjoy doing.Last season was my first season I had some small issues. Hopefully from those disappointments I can take some key points and put it into my umpiring this season.
The goal this season is to be positive. Enjoy the opportunity that I am lucky enough to have and take the good with the bad.
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