The Introductory Module 4 for Batch 6 provided the participants with a broad overview of the curriculum before they engaged in a series of activities designed to test various aspects of their fitness levels, including speed, endurance, and agility, as well as their expertise in handling situations on the field, such as managing penalty kicks and upper-body challenges.

Meanwhile, classroom sessions focused on key tenets of refereeing, with experts delivering informative lectures on topics such as tactical awareness and knowing when to raise the profile.

A popular segment of the programme was an in-depth study of the latest AFC competitions, which provided excellent case studies for exploring match incidents.

The Batch 6 Introductory Module 4 then paved the way for the Academy to introduce the second advanced module for Batch 5.

 

The five-day programme saw the officials take part in several innovative sessions involving VAR Line of Intervention, the expectations as AFC elite referees, Building Mental Resilience, and Player Familiarity, while practical training focused on applying these principles during match situations.

 

Further complementing their learning, 14 selected referees from Batch 5 were appointed to officiate in the Liga Super FA Selangor Competition, which took place from October 25 to 26, and provided valuable exposure and opportunities to execute the theoretical learnings covered during the module.

 

Both modules also featured participants of the AFC Coach Academy, a pilot project giving future Referee Instructors the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mentoring, once again underlining the Confederation’s commitment to maximising the potential of its members.

 

The Academy’s role in nurturing Asia’s best refereeing talent has been tangible, with 20 current Academy referees registered on the FIFA International List, as well as 57 alumni already part of the Elite Panel.