The Crown Refs Podcast

This episode is a collaboration with 𝗦𝗠𝗕 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆, lead by all-world mentor, Sylvia Biggett. Sylvia is a dedicated and impactful mentor, deeply invested in the professional development and success of her mentees. She emphasizes the importance of mentoring not only for career advancement but also for personal growth, instilling values such as accountability, reliability, and trustworthiness. Sylvia's approach to mentoring is holistic, focusing on creating a stable foundation that benefits all aspects of an individual's life.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:⁣ ⁣ •𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: The influence of mentoring isn’t confined to professional arenas alone; it extends into personal life, reinforcing behaviors and values such as organization, accountability, and dependability.⁣ ⁣ •𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Effective mentoring instills fundamental values like trustworthiness and reliability, which are essential in any field, whether it’s officiating, working a regular job, or engaging in community service.⁣ ⁣ •𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: The lessons and values learned through mentoring, such as dependability and effective communication, are often crucial for professional success across...

Thank you for another great Signal School session as your positive energy and kindness are infectious. Next time I will be sure to record the gallery view rather than the speaker view but I'm sure you will still gain a ton of value from this session. Enjoy!⁣ ⁣ Thanks for watching Signal School 11! Here are some of the takeaways from our session:⁣ ⁣ 1. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Consistency in signal execution ensures clarity and prevents confusion among players, coaches, and spectators. Each signal should be executed with confidence and precision.⁣ 2. 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Signals should flow smoothly from one to the next without appearing rushed or mechanical. Control in each motion emphasizes confidence in the call.⁣ 3. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: Developing ambidexterity in signaling not only enhances c...

Welcome to our new mentee series with Whitney Brown, a 3-year official from Richmond, VA. Whitney is part of the Crown Refs 1-1 membership tier on Patreon and in this session, we break down her regional NFHS playoff game from February 2024. We hope you enjoy!⁣ ⁣ 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱:⁣ ⁣ -Detaching from Criticism⁣ -Knowing the Rules Inside Out⁣ -Staying Professional Under Pressure⁣ -Engage in Continous Learning⁣ -Game Management Techniques⁣ -Seeking Mentorship & Support⁣ -Reflecting on Every Game⁣ ⁣ ❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣ https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0j1I6Y-the-ref-goat⁣ ⁣ 🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸⁣ https://www.patreon.com/crownrefs/shop/165155?utm_campaign=productshare_creator --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crown-refs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crown-refs/support

Thank you for your continued support of Crown Refs! Welcome to the 'Rapid Response Scenario Pack' — your go-to resource for developing the skill of game management and communication with coaches. This pack provides an array of carefully constructed scenarios that capture real-game interactions between coach and official. They're designed to sharpen your response prowess and enhance your game control. You are going to gain valuable insights into effective strategies and clear takeaways that will solidify your command of the court.⁣ ⁣ 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟱 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 + 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄⁣ https://www.patreon.com/crownrefs/shop/165155?utm_campaign=productshare_creator --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crown-refs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crown-refs/

In this compelling episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we engage in a profound discussion on the critical role of communication and respect within the sports arena, spotlighting the relationship between referees, coaches, and players. Featuring insights from Greg Krauska, an esteemed team performance coach and the co-author of “Stronger United,” this dialogue illuminates the often underappreciated perspective of referees. The conversation traverses through the significance of role comprehension and the adoption of a respectful demeanor to cultivate a conducive sports environment. We dissect the hurdles referees endure, ranging from verbal abuse to the pressures of upholding professionalism, and lay out...

In this episode, we learn about the career and philosophy of Jason Phillips, a retired NBA referee with an extensive officiating background that spans over three decades. Starting his journey in junior high basketball, progressing through the ranks of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), and culminating with 19 years of dedicated service in the NBA, Phillips shares his unique insights and experiences. ⁣ ⁣ His career also includes a pivotal role as the Vice President of Referee Operations at the NBA's Replay Center, showcasing his broad influence within the realm of basketball officiating. Phillips' story is not just about his ascent within the rank...

𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭: 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲⁣ 1.1 Welcome to Episode 362: In the Paint with John McNeal - 0:00⁣ 1.2 The Philosophy of Officiating: A Deep Dive - 0:03⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴⁣ 2.1 The Importance of Being Presentable - 0:20⁣ 2.2 Embracing the Details: The Mechanics Nerd - 0:53⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟯: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀⁣ 3.1 The Art of Reposting for Visibility - 1:⁣23⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀⁣ 4.1 Breakdown of an Offensive Foul - 2:24⁣ 4.2 Timing and Mechanics of Whistle Blowing - 5:33⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟱: 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀⁣ 5.1 The Value of Self-Reflection in Officiating - 8:42⁣ 5.2 The Approach to Handling Technical Fouls - 11:00⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 Craft 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽⁣ 6.1 The Vital Role of Mentoring - 14:36⁣ 6.2 Building Confidence Through Support - 17:06⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟳: 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸⁣ 7.1 The Role of Emotional Intelligence - 19:25⁣ 7.2 Positive Self-Talk for Officials - 20:09⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟴: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹⁣ 8.1 The Crucial Power of Technical Fouls - 22:16⁣ 8.2 Impacting Game Control Through Decisiveness - 24:00⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟵: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ 9.1 Fostering a Supportive Referee Community - 26:52⁣ 9.2 Innovations in Officiating Practices - 28:01⁣ ⁣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 ⁣ 10.1 Seizing the Day: A Call to Spread Love - 32:25⁣ 10.2 The Future of Officiating: A Forward Look - 33:15⁣ ⁣ 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ⁣ Gratitude and Thanks - 𝟹𝟼:𝟹𝟻⁣ ⁣ ❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣ https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0j1I6Y-the-ref-goat⁣ ⁣ 🎶 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗸⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@crownrefs?_t=8cv8RyeL7ve&_r=1⁣ ⁣ 📷 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗚⁣ https://instagram.com/crownrefs?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲⁣ https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_york/hartsdale/crown-refs⁣ ⁣ --- Send in a voice

Here are some topics that Grant and I discussed on our follow up IPR call:⁣ ⁣ 1. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: The significance of dedicating oneself to constant learning and improvement in officiating skills.⁣ ⁣ 2. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The value of receiving and processing feedback, including critique on specific actions and habits, to enhance officiating performance.⁣ ⁣ 3. 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹: The importance of paying attention to small details, such as the correct way to signal and position oneself on the court, and how these details contribute to the overall effectiveness of an official.⁣ ⁣ 4. 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲: Balancing the need for consistency in officiating with the flexibility to adapt one's style based on feedback, game situations, and personal development.⁣ ⁣ 5. 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: The process of making calls during challenging situations, including block/charge scenarios, and the importance of discerning when to ignore non-critical contact.⁣ ⁣ 6. 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Using game footage and specific pl...

𝗞𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗿.’𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗔 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗕𝗟⁣ ⁣ Ken Widgeon Jr.’s love for basketball was instilled at a young age. He inherited his passion from his father, who not only played but also refereed the game. This connection to the sport would later guide Widgeon Jr. down a similar path in the officiating world.⁣ ⁣ As a college basketball player at Mount Saint Vincent in New York, he saw an opportunity to stay connected to the game from a different angle by becoming a referee during the intramural season. His decision to take up the whistle was influenced by his dad’s decade-long experience in officiating. One day he decided he was going to officiate so he took the train, stole a shirt and whistle from his dad, and headed back to campus to start...

𝟭𝟰 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚⁣ ⁣ 1. 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Maintain professionalism in interactions with coaches, avoiding personal conversations about previous on-court or off-court experiences.⁣ 2. 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿: Promptly address inappropriate coach behavior, such as shouting or unsporting conduct, to maintain game decorum. It’s crucial to not wait too long to address this aspect of the game at any level.⁣ ⁣ 3. 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Develop a toolkit of quick and effective responses to defuse challenging scenarios involving coaches and players.⁣ 4. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿: Approach each game without preconceived notions about coaches, ensuring impartiality. High emotional intelligence (EQ) is key.⁣ ⁣ 5. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Respond to coaches’ respectful questions with rule-based explanations, avoiding debates. Stick to one explanation about one play and avoid being overly available for discussions.⁣ 6. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Build confidence to address coaches assertively, focusing on serving the game rather than appeasing coaches. Developing courage is essential.⁣ ⁣ 7. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁: Use timeouts and dead-ball situations for necessary communications with coaches, such as addressing unacceptable behavior.⁣ 8. 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: Maintain strong eye contact during conversations with coaches to convey confidence and control.⁣ ⁣ 9. 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Recognize the...