The Crown Refs Podcast

This episode is all about the power of positivity and all of the amazing things that come with having an optimistic perspective on life.  We speak about the importance of being grateful every single day, not judging yourself, following your passions and finding happiness. ⁣ ⁣ This episode was recorded after a fall league game with Mike Tucker, who was working the clock.  I stayed after the game to engage in this compelling conversation and provide value for Mike.  We hope you enjoy!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲⁣ https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/hartsdale/crown-refs⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿⁣ Refereestore.com

In this 38th installment of our longest running series, we review a high school game with Zach Villemaire, a 3rd-year official living in Arizona. During this break down, we discussed being side-line oriented in trail, stepping out of stacks, and finding the legality of the defender before the contact occurs. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ We also discussed the importance of clear and concise communication, such as using the correct sequence of signals for layered plays. Finally, we empasize the value of patience and how it's a foundational quality that transfers across all skill sets.⁣ ⁣ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲⁣ https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/hartsdale/crown-refs⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿⁣ Refereestore.com

In this episode, Porsche and Pauly discuss the importance of sharing knowledge and being a teacher, regardless of whether or not you consider yourself an expert. They emphasize the value of being confident in what you know and being open to learning from others to improve as an official, a leader, and a person. They also touch on the importance of being able to say "I don't know" and the power of admitting your limitations.⁣ ⁣ Throughout the episode, Porsche and Paulie provide examples from their own experiences as officials and coaches, sharing tips and advice for how to effectively share your knowledge with others. They also discuss the role of confidence and self-esteem in teaching and learning, and how taking advantage of opportunities to teach others can help you become a better official and a better person overall. ⁣ ⁣ Listeners will come away from this episode with a better understanding of the importance of sharing knowledge and being a teacher, and with practical tips and advice for how to do so effectively.⁣ ⁣ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿⁣ https://conta.cc/3IOL2d1⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿⁣ Refereestore.com/crownrefs

In this episode, the hosts discuss some recent games that one of them officiated, including an encounter with a coach who was unhappy with a decision. The hosts discuss how to handle these situations and give some advice on how to defuse the situation and move on. They also touch on the importance of positive self-talk and not judging oneself or others during the game.⁣ ⁣ We also talk about a game with a new partner who was disengaged and unprofessional. We discussed the importance of being a good partner and how to navigate working with someone who doesn't care, as well as not being too judgmental of others. Overall, the episode offers useful tips for handling difficult situations in officiating and emphasizes the importance of staying positive and being a good partner.⁣ ⁣ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿⁣ https://conta.cc/3IOL2d1⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿⁣ Refereestore.com/crownrefs

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Wallace, a basketball referee with over 15 years of experience who has worked both Division 1 Men's and Division 1 Women's. Brian shares his journey going from almost quitting Division 1 Men's before transitioning into a Division 1 Women's official.  ⁣ ⁣ Brian talks about bouncing back from that experience and the challenges he has faced along the way. He talks about the importance of teamwork and how he has learned something from every official he has worked with, regardless of their experience level. Brian also shares some humorous stories of dealing with coaches and how he communicates with them during games. ⁣ ⁣ Throughout the episode, Brian emphasizes the importance of professionalism and staying calm in high-pressure situations. Whether you're a basketball fan or not, this episode offers valuable insights on teamwork, communication, and maintaining composure under pressure. Brian is also a graphic designer who has worked on multiple projects for Crown Refs including the NBA Multiverse Poster. We hope you enjoy!⁣ ⁣ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿⁣ https://conta.cc/3IOL2d1⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿⁣ Refereestore.com/crownrefs

In the 11th installment of Rapid Responses, we give you the whole toolbox of tips and best practices in this 2-hour webinar to help you become a high-level communicator with coaches.  If you can start to implement and polish these tactics you will start to experience new powers on the court that you never had.  The tools are all here...IT'S TIME TO GO EXECUTE.⁣ ⁣ In this webinar, we deep dive into 20 mindset tips that each official needs to establish before entering the conversation.  Some examples include changing up the subject matter, understanding how to re-apply the pressure, and utilizing the 3 voices. Then, we list 12 of the most common questions/comments that coaches say to officials and provide you with multiple options that will help you respond most effectively.  We think this episode will be the one that leads you to your biggest breakthroughs in this department.⁣ ⁣ Thank you to Brian Kenney and the Wisconsin River Officials Association for creating this webinar and to the 70 officials who attended.  We hope you enjoy!

We are excited to welcome 2 NBA Finals officials and the creators of Ref Masters, James Williams, and Kane Fitzgerald. James is in his 13th season as Kane recently stepped away to be Vice President of Referee Operations. These gentlemen bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that they shared with us throughout this 98-minute session. ⁣ ⁣ In this episode, we spoke about their journey to the NBA, bouncing back from failures, avoiding trying to prove their worth to anyone, and trusting your partners. We also speak about why the older generation of referees in power positions have historically frowned upon social media content and what we can do to change the culture. The fellas also tell us about the idea behind RefMasters and some of the exciting things to look out for in the future. We hope you enjoy it!⁣ ⁣ 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥⁣ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/refmasters-app/id1640142865⁣ ⁣ 𝙀𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠⁣ kane.fitzgerald@refmasters.com⁣ james.williams@refmasters.com⁣ ⁣ 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs

The episode features our best content from the year including clips from our Mentor Community, Gene Steratore, Jose Carrion, Jarell Christian, JB Caldwell, Roger Ayers and much of our mic'd up camp content. Thank you for your unwavering support and have the best year of your life.⁣ ⁣ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲⁣ https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/hartsdale/crown-refs⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿⁣ Refereestore.com

Welcome back to the 10th installment of Rapid Responses, our cutting edge series devoted to helping you become a tactical communicator under pressure. We teach you the skills to be able to respond professioinally to ANYTHING a coach will ever say to you. ⁣ ⁣ In this episode, the main topicss include overcoming the fear in officiating and not being scared to firmly manage the coaches.  We cover the concepts of offense vs defense, addressing proper communication guidelines over giving an explanation, and the power of changing the subject matter. ⁣ ⁣ Not only is the podcast loaded with game-changing communication content we also included a written document titled "38 Power Principles to help you most effectivley manage the coach." The written content provides so many important macro themes to adapt and the podcast will give you the effective micro responses to immediately incorporate into your games.⁣ ⁣ 𝟯𝟰 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 ⁣ https://medium.com/@crownrefs/34-power-principles-for-the-most-effective-coach-management-468c60ef6b63⁣ ⁣ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲⁣ https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/hartsdale/crown-refs⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿⁣ Refereestore.com

Welcome to the 300th episode of the Crown Refs Podcast. We can’t thank you enough for your continued support as it’s been a driving force behind us being able to hit this small milestone.⁣ ⁣ Gene Steratore is a flat-out officiating legend who’s worked in the Super Bowl, and the NCAA tournament, and is currently the CBS Rules Analyst for the NFL & College Basketball. For an official to have this type of seasoning is rare and we are super honored to have Gene share his knowledge and experience with the Crown Refs Community.⁣ ⁣ In this episode, we discuss the early tutelage Gene had growing up in a family of officials and how it impacted his long career both on and off the court/field. We went in-depth into communication and game management as Gene shared and simulated numerous ways to effectively respond to the coach. ⁣ ⁣ We also covered the superpowers of empathy, kindness, and integrity and why every official should exemplify those traits.  ⁣ ⁣ We hope you enjoy this episode and learn a ton.