FIFA instructors lead training in Madrid | OneFootball

The second day at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), in Madrid, was marked by cognitive activities. This work involved the referees’ information-processing during matches, combined with decision-making and execution in a matter of seconds. The work was split into two periods due to the intense heat in the Spanish capital.

In the morning, referees from the PRO CBF category carried out cognitive activities on the RFEF field, alternating with strength work in the gym. The sessions were coordinated by Jean-Baptiste Bultynck, FIFA physical analyst and refereeing technical specialist, and Jorge Martinez, coordinator of the physical department at the Spanish Football Federation. For Anderson Daronco, the work carried out in Madrid strengthens refereeing as a profession, but also shows the strength of the group.

“This work is a way for us to grow, to grow individually, but also to grow as a collective of referees. We spoke with professionals from another continent, analyzed the way they handle refereeing, and we also studied the content from FIFA instructors. This is the moment to absorb all of this guidance and put it into practice in Brazil. Each referee is making the most of it in the best way possible, whether through the physical work done here, a training methodology, or the technical side. But also through some guidance. It is truly very beneficial to be here,” said the head referee.

Anderson Daronco during the cognitive work carried out on the field of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)Credits: Fabio Souza/ CBF

In the afternoon, Lada Rojc, a FIFA technical instructor, led three sessions of theoretical classes and video analysis for the Brazilian referees. The agenda included decision-making and new FIFA methodologies related to on-field infractions. The idea from football’s governing body is to keep the ball in play longer during matches.

Daiane Muniz highlights the development of refereeing ahead of the Brazilian Championship’s returnCredits: Fábio Souza/ CBF

“We are working on some of the key qualities within the physical activities that a referee needs to have, especially to perform well on the field, meeting football’s demands in all its dynamics. Strength, endurance, speed, high-intensity work, and also technical instruction. Very valuable work for us and for the development of Brazilian referees. I am sure that, with this experience and these exchanges, we will see major progress when the Brazilian Championship resumes,” said Daiane Muniz.

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