Luke Batt
Harlow,Essex
Summary
Experienced football referee with strong expertise in match reporting, offside rule enforcement, and penalty awarding. Demonstrates calm composure and rapid assessment skills in high-pressure situations, ensuring fair play through consistent foul recognition. Proficient in interpreting game laws and maintaining fitness for optimal performance, committed to enhancing officiating skills and contributing to the sport's integrity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Football referee
Essex county FA
Harlow, Essex
2024.03 - Current
- Resolved field disputes with calm, structured decisions during matches.
- Coordinated with assistant referees to improve coverage and game decisions.
- Recorded match incidents promptly for post-match review and performance insights.
- Managed time effectively-crucial for maintaining pace of play within regulated time limit.
- Refereed at step 7 going for promotion to level 6 this season.
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped.
- Used signals and hand gestures to direct participants during events.
- Maintained high level of physical fitness for optimal performance on pitch.
- Managed match proceedings, ensuring fair play and adherence to rules.
- Demonstrated the ability to remain calm under pressure especially in highly charged matches.
Education
GCSEs - GCSES
Passmores Academy
Harlow, Essex 2020.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs - Level 3 sport coaching
Hertford regional college broxbourne
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire 2025.09 -
Skills
- Tolerance for criticism
- Respect for fair play
- Sportsmanship understanding
- Match reporting
- Offside rule enforcement
- Card issuing proficiency
- Penalty awarding
- Hand signal proficiency
- Rapid assessment
- Interpretation of laws
- Calm composure
- Fitness maintenance
- Foul recognition
- Referee signals mastery
- Patience and consistency
- Whistle use proficiency
- Stamina and endurance
- Knowledge of game laws
- Open ages refereeing
- Match report writing
- Result reporting
- Equipment inspections
- Foul challenges recognition
- Open play positioning
- Clear communication and conflict resolution
- Offside rulings expertise
Affiliations
- I attend air cadets at 2317 sqn where I am ambitious about becoming a corporal as my current rank is cadet. And I been attending cadets for just over 2 years
- I have a passion for darts and play for fun and online most nights. I have been playing darts for 2 years and is one of my favourite sports
Certification
I am a licensed referee and qualified to referee all ages and most county competitions such as a nomination to referee the FA youth cup this upcoming season(26/27)
Timeline
GCSEs - Level 3 sport coaching
Hertford regional college broxbourne
2025.09 -
Football referee
Essex county FA
2024.03 - Current
GCSEs - GCSES
Passmores Academy
2020.09 - 2025.06