Episodes

  • Is Honesty the Best Policy?
    Mar 17 2025

    As the first in our series of Key Characteristics of High Performing Umpire Support, we look at the characteristic of Integrity.


    Join Ex-FIH Outdoor Umpire Manager and current European Umpire Manager, Jackie Gibbs, as she discusses the importance of Integrity in Umpire Support?


    What do we add if we do not display Integrity? Why should we be honest in our feedback and debriefs?


    Give this a listen to see why this may be one of the most important characteristics for Umpire Support ...

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    24 mins
  • Preparation: The Welsh Way ...
    Mar 10 2025

    The first time you are faced with something new, it could be a daunting prospect. So how do you go about dealing with this? Plan and Prepare?


    Listen to 2025 Indoor World Cup Umpire, Abby MacArthur, discuss how she planned and prepared for the biggest tournament of her life to ensure that she could perform at her best on the biggest stage ...


    With planning and prep, you can succeed ...

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    26 mins
  • The Power of Poise ...
    Mar 3 2025

    In the last of our 9 Key Characteristics of High Performing Umpires, we tackle the Characteristic of Poise & Presence.


    How important is Poise & Presence? Do you have the time? What does your Posture say about you? Are you comfortable in your arena?


    Listen to Clare White, Women's Premier & Men's A Panel Umpire, talk about all things Poise & Presence and how she manages it to her advantage.

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    23 mins
  • Watching the Game instead of the Ball ... What are you watching?
    Feb 24 2025

    Should we always be watching the ball? Can we add more value as a pair if one watches the ball and the other watches game?


    Join FIH Indoor Umpire and Men's Prem Panel Outdoor Umpire, Isaac Charles, as he discusses the benefits of watching the game and not just the ball!


    Is this something you are brave enough to do? ...

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    21 mins
  • SPECIAL BONUS Episode: Ride for Jarvy
    Feb 20 2025

    On 11th September 2024, the world of NPUA was turned upside down ... when our great member, friend and colleague Mark 'Jarvy' Jarvis suddenly passed away, the weekend after the Annual Conference.


    We were all shocked and a group of NPUA Members and his daughter, Hannah, have grouped together to complete a Charity Challenge to raise money for 2 Charities that were close to Jarvy's heart!


    Listen to the group talk about the challenge and how you can support them on their mammoth task as they 'Ride for Jarvy'.


    You can donate to the charities at the 'Ride for Jarvy' Fundraising Page athttps://www.justgiving.com/team/rideforjarvy

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    30 mins
  • HPU: A Player's Perspective from the Cockpit ...
    Feb 17 2025

    What does a High Performing Umpire (HPU) look like from a Player's Perspective?


    What qualities do the Players see in HPU's and can you employ these traits to help improve your own game?


    Hamish Jamson, London 2012 Olympic Umpire, joins us as a Co-Host, with a very special guest, to discuss exactly this!


    Listen in, to see who it is and what they believe makes a HPU ...

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    37 mins
  • Getting the best from your MO!
    Feb 10 2025

    In addition to the 2 Umpires at an EHL Game, there is also a Match Official (MO) to help with the smooth running and Management of the game.


    Have you worked with one before? Do you know how to work with them successfully?


    Why not join David Ellcock, an internationally recognised MO, to find out how you can get the best out of working with your MO to make the weekend experience a pleasurable one ... :-)

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    17 mins
  • BONUS Episode: Live from the IWC ...
    Feb 6 2025

    Join us for this Bonus Episode of UmpireCast, Live from the IWC ...


    Join 3 time FIH World Cup Final Umpire, Lee Barron, as Co-Host and our roving reporter, Robert Brownbridge, live from Porec, Croatia, as they discuss all things related to the IWC this week, especially how our NPUA trio are getting on!!!


    Listen in now ...

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    27 mins