The Crown Refs Podcast
Paul Diasparra
The Crown Refs Podcast is the ultimate audio experience for basketball officials looking to elevate their craft, build confidence, and achieve long-term success on and off the court. Hosted by Paul Diasparra, this podcast helps referees master their skills, refine their judgment, and develop a strong officiating mindset. It features top names in officiating like Joey Crawford, Roger Ayers, Dee Kantner, Maia Chaka, Lisa Mattingly, Tyler Ford, Penny Davis, Reggie Greenwood, Scott Foster, Al Battista, Crystal Hogan, Bo Boroski, Gary Vee, Clarence Armstrong, and more. #Servethegame
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Feb 19, 2019 • 13min
#20 “Postgame Sessions” with Mike Evans and Ray Downs.
In this postgame, the crew discuss some of the criteria we look for when issuing a double technical foul. We also spoke about a play you rarely see-basket interference on a free throw...and as always, more analysis on coach interactions.
Feb 17, 2019 • 12min
#19 “The Crown Come Up”
In this podcast we break down and list all the different platforms that Crown Refs is currently on and where you can locate the information. Coach D and Mr. Pink speak about the mental approach to the game and always having a balanced perspective.
Feb 15, 2019 • 9min
#18 ”Postgame Sessions” with Jimmy Nolan and Rob Bates.
This postgame features Jimmy Nolan and Rob Bates. These are 2 young and hungry officials that aspire become better and move up. The crew discuss 3 different potential F1/intentional foul situations in the game. A couple different interactions with the coach were also highlighted.
Feb 13, 2019 • 26min
#17 ”Postgame Sessions” with Joe Flick and John Kelly
This postgame session features Joe Flick and John Kelly, two of Long Islands finest officials. The crew has an in depth postgame discussion about a technical foul to the coach, how they handled a dead ball contact technical foul and the concept of proximity not always being primary.
Feb 11, 2019 • 14min
#16 “The Pregame” featuring Joe Flick and John Kelly
In this pregame meeting the crew discuss the personalities of each team and what to expect in the game. There is no situation that we can’t get through, as long as we do it together as a team.
Feb 7, 2019 • 8min
#15 ”Playing Offense”
In this podcast, we recap a technical foul that was given to a Coach in a recent game. Also, we emphasize the concept of ”playing offense” when communicating with Coaches. That means to run the game. We control the terms of the dialogue. Do not let the Coach dictate your working relationship. That's our responsibility.
Feb 6, 2019 • 10min
#14 ”Postgame Sessions” with Darren Moran and Dave Masino.
This Postgame Session features Darren Moran, a 12-year Division 1 official and Dave Masino, a guy on the verge of becoming Division 1 official. In the main discussion, the crew talks about a play where the assistant coach threw a marker on the court to stop the game clock. There were 7 seconds left in the game.
Feb 3, 2019 • 8min
#13 ”Postgame Sessions” with Mike Evans and Jon Wong.
In this postgame, the crew discuss one of the most difficult rulings-Is the defender in the arc a Primary or Secondary defender? Also, they recap waiving off the potential game tying 3PT shot at the end of regulation. Finally, they discuss what to do when a Coach uses the F word during a conversation.
Feb 1, 2019 • 15min
#12 “morning mixtape vol. 2”
In this morning mixtape the topics include: How to carefully phrase your words. A pass off the leg or a kicked ball? And Mr. Pink doing a record 14 games in one day. WOW! #Servethegame
Jan 31, 2019 • 17min
#11 ”morning mixtape vol. 1”
During this morning mixtape the topics include: using your voice to avoid messy plays, how to handle unsporting behavior by the players and Coach D lists the ingredients for the Crown Refs SuperShake.
