Andre Watson

Valicia did the brain profiles of the Elite Referees

when I was General Manager of SA Referees.

The brain profiles helped the individual referees immensely once it was known to them. They knew what their natural talents were and could rely on same to work at optimal efficiency. It helped them with their concentration, interpersonal qualities how to handle stress but most importantly how to handle criticism. (Which is huge in the field of rugby refereeing)

It helped them handling the high-stress environment when refereeing matches. They knew what caused stress and how to handle it after Valicia worked with them. I still use some of the techniques to this day personally by touching my left ear with my right hand and alternating it with my left hand touching my right ear.

She taught all individuals techniques to handle the stress but also to be at an optimum level of focus during games.