UEFA Referee Istvan Kovacs Inspires Students

Referee UEFA referee Istvan Kovacs Motivates the students at The American Academy Larnaca with his experience in international football. The meeting was opened with Mr Kovacs telling of his journey to be a UEFA Elite Referee. He has stressed on the role of discipline, sticking with it and being a professional as a way of attaining success.

Kovacs got the students listening as he explained that dedication and integrity were the backbone of a good career. He told tales of games when he was under pressure, and how crucial decision making is in a crisis. His life also brought to the fore the technical aspects of refereeing as well as the ethics of fairness and respect on which elite sporting activities are based.

The meeting was a unique opportunity to get the students in touch with a world official. They were motivated by Kovacs to follow their ambitions boldly, with the understanding that they must keep improving themselves. He said that adversities are normal in growth, and they tend to achieve excellence through dedication.

The straightforward, simple style of Kovacs combined with the engaging and real-life approach made the session very interesting and impressed all of the individuals present with the session.

Istvan Kovacs was welcomed and encouraged students by American Academy Larnaca. His visit did not only inform the audience on how elite football refereeing can be done. But, also encouraged them to embrace discipline, persistent and professionalism in their respective tracks.