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Noting high referee attrition and a shortage of elite officials, this study examined how conscientiousness, mental toughness, and organizational culture influenced referees\u2019 perceptions of talent development. One hundred and eighty-one referees, categorized by the highest level at which they had officiated, completed self-report measures. Analysis revealed a significant main effect of referee level on perceptions of talent development. Officials at intermediate level 4 reported a specific drop in talent development, particularly in Holistic Quality Preparation (integrated development) and Support Network (availability of assistance), indicating a developmental bottleneck. Further comparisons among the most experienced officials found that while conscientiousness and mental toughness did not differ, Super-Elite (i.e., international medal winning) versus Elite (i.e., high ranking) referees held significantly more positive perceptions of organizational culture and talent development. 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