UmpireCast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this inaugural episode, we welcome our current Chair of NPUA, Sean Edwards, to discuss all things about the Association ... The Past, The Present and The Future.

Sean gives us an insight into what NPUA is all about, the structure in place and the Strategy for the Association.

Listen in to find out things you may not have known about NPUA ... :-)

In this episode we talk all things Indoor with our NPUA Indoor Chairman and 3 time World Cup Final Umpire, Lee Barron.

Listen to how Indoor could benefit your Outdoor Game, why you should get involved and if interested, how you can get involved!

Ever given it a go in the Shed? If not, then why not try something new!

Inside 'the shed' ... it isn't just about working as a Group of Umpires. At Indoor, there are many Technical Officials too!

Who are they? What do they do? How can you best work with them?

Join David Ellcock (International TO) and Lee Barron (Indoor World Cup Umpire) to listen to their take on 'Working as a Wider Team in 'the Shed'' to ensure things run smoothly for everyone ...

Ever wondered who and how our Umpiring Progression occurs?

Where do all the Assessors Marks and Coaching Reports get discussed?

Liz Pelling, our Elite Chair, and Dawn Bonner, our Conference Chair, join us to discuss the OPC and explain; Who they are? What is their role? How they work? etc.

Listen in to find out where and how your weekly umpiring gets discussed ...

So you have found yourself in the unfortunate situation that you have had to show a Red Card or give a Misconduct Offence?

What next? ...

Join Co-Host, David Ellcock, NPUA Disciplinary Officer, and guest, Jo Pennycook, England Hockey Disciplinary Lead to discuss the changes in the England Hockey Disciplinary Regulations and the next steps.

Link to the Discipline and Misconduct Page on England Hockey Website:

https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/governance/rules-and-regulations/discipline-and-misconduct

In this episode, we delve into one of our nine characteristics of High Performing Umpiring: Fitness & Athleticism.

Robert Brownbridge, Men's Premier Panel Outdoor and Men's A Panel Indoor, umpire joins us to discuss how important this characteristic is in your umpiring tool kit.

Does appearance matter? Can your fitness affect your Cognitive Activity?

Listen now to see how you can develop your umpiring through your Fitness & Athleticism ...

How often do we feel we have made a poor decision and it affects the rest of our game?

How can we be resilient against any negative behaviour that may try and break us down?

Listen to Paris 2024 Olympic Umpire, Hannah Harrison talk about her relationship with Resilience and how it has got her to the top!!

FIH Leading Panel (Outdoor & Umpire) Umpire Bex Edwards to discuss one of the nice characteristics of High Performing Umpires: Game Understanding.

What can we learn from all levels of hockey that watch? How can we improve our reading of the game?

Listen in to see how this vital Key Characteristic, that is less tangible than others, really can set you apart from the rest ...

How coachable are you? ... Do you empathise with players? ...

Join former NPUA Chair and Deputy Chair, Mark Everard, who joins us to discuss 2 of the 9 Characteristics of High Performing Umpires; Empathy & Coachability.

How can empathy help you build trust and relationships with Umpires? Do you take on the feedback that is given to you?

Listen in to see how you could improve these 2 characteristics ...