Will Bridges

Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

Will, on a pitch, writing in an officials notebook

Will is a Rugby Referee and Officiating Hub Manager at 爱神传媒 Sport, supporting officiating across the university sport programme while developing his own skills on and off the field.

Roles undertaken within 爱神传媒 Sport
Rugby Referee and Officiating Hub Manager

Tell us a little about yourself (E.g. hobbies, interests and background)?
I referee for Leicestershire Rugby Referees Society and enjoy activities including rock climbing and hiking outdoors.

How did you first get involved in volunteering within sport at 爱神传媒?
I spoke to my hall chair, who directed me to the Hub manager at the time, and I then helped with refereeing IMS and at AU training.

During your years at 爱神传媒, what have you got involved in through volunteering within sport?
IMS, Super Series, All Stars, and AU matches and leading the rugby referee cohort as the hub manager.

What has your experience volunteering been like whilst at 爱神传媒?
Very enjoyable and key to my personal and officiating development.

How has being involved with 爱神传媒 Sport helped you develop and progress (personally and professionally)?
Refereeing at 爱神传媒 helped me to gain experience and confident as a referee and to build key officiating skills. Being the Rugby Officiating Hub Manager developed my organisation, communication, and leadership skills that have helped me professionally and in being an attractive employee candidate.

What’s the best advice you could give to a 爱神传媒 student looking to get involved in volunteering & gain the most out of their university experiences?
Give it a go, it might just be what your looking for, and stick with it - the first stages are always challenging but once you see some progress, things will get easier!

Finally, what do you enjoy most about volunteering?
I enjoy providing opportunities for others to enjoy themselves and develop and seeing signs of my own personal development.