Crown Refs

🏀 Ref Improvement Starts with Awareness "You finished strong when it mattered most—those last 2 minutes. Signals were sharp, calls were right, and the game ended with strength." ✅ Pro Tip: Train your eyes to anticipate action. Know where to look, find the point of contact, and step into position with confidence. Awareness isn’t just about being present—it’s about being prepared. #RefereeTraining #GameManagement #CrownRefs #OfficiatingGrowth

Join us as we celebrate six incredible years of podcasting and reflect on the highlights of 2024! This year has been monumental for Crown Refs, with the expansion of our global officiating community, the launch of our merch shop, and the debut of our online course designed to elevate the game for officials everywhere.⁣ ⁣ This episode features moments with some of the best in the game, including Jason Phillips, Clarence Armstrong, Sylvia Biggett, Kenny Widgeon, Randy McCall, Sampson Brue, Gerry Pollard, Brian Neale, Jess Smith, Ajay Gonnelli, Gary Vee, and, of course, the incredible Crown Refs Community.⁣ ⁣ Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to announce Dialed In, a brand-new health and wellness podcast born from the Crown Refs community. My partner, Marc Vaccaro, and I are on a mission to bring the same passion and value to human health and happiness as we’ve done for basketball officials.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 🔗 Listen https://lnkd.in/eeXhZeDs

🏀 Visualize Excellence 🏀 💭 See it. Be it. Whether you're in the G-League or NBA, if you're striving to be a crew chief or work Game 7, use mental imagery to see yourself officiating that big moment. Visualization creates belief, and belief creates opportunities. 🔁 Habits of Excellence: ➡️ Some habits we need to start. ➡️ Some habits we need to stop. ➡️ The habits we start, we need to sustain. ⏰ Time Management Tip: We can’t manage time—it’s fixed at 24 hours a day. But we can manage how we prioritize our time. Make every minute count! 🎯 Focus on Growth: Build routines that elevate your performance and ensure you’re always ready for the next level. #Visualization #HabitsOfExcellence #TimeManagement #PrioritizeYourGoals #CrownRefs

🏀 Own the Call, Own the Moment When a coach respectfully questions a call, honesty goes a long way: "You know, Coach, as I reported it, I thought about it—you might be right. I may have missed that one." ✅ Confidence + humility = next-level officiating. Acknowledge, but never let doubt cloud your judgment. #RefIntegrity #GameManagement #CrownRefs #OfficiatingTips

Referee Secrets: How to Build Winning Relationships Learn top officiating strategies from experienced refs! This video reveals secrets to effective communication, building player relationships, and prioritizing the game. Gain insights into consistent performance and genuine authenticity on the field. #officiatingtips #refereeing #sportsofficials #gameofficials #communication #sports #leadership #officiatinglife #relationshipbuilding #gamemanagement

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲⁣ ⁣ 🛑 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? According to FDA regulations, if a serving contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat, the content can be expressed as “0 g” on nutrition labels. ⁣ ⁣ This means that products with small amounts of trans fats per serving can still be labeled as having zero trans fats.⁣ ⁣ By adjusting serving sizes, these unhealthy 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗶𝗹𝘀 can sneak into your diet without you even realizing it.⁣ ⁣ 💡 Instead of blaming products or companies, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 for what we consume. Awareness is the first step toward change. When you start reading ingredients instead of just the label claims, you can make more informed choices.⁣ ⁣ This isn’t about outrage—it’s about becoming updated, educated, and proactive in what we put into our bodies. Clean eating isn’t a punishment; it’s an act of self-respect.⁣ ⁣ 🎧 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁—𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆.⁣ ⁣ Let’s move forward together. Let’s get Dialed In. 💪⁣ ⁣ ##Accountability##WellnessJourney##GutHealth##CleanEating##SelfRespect##DialedInPodcast##takecontrol

🌟 The Power of Positivity and Patience 🦅 On those tough days when you feel like you're "wallowing in the mud," remember the impact a positive attitude can have—not just on yourself but on others. Shake it off, like a duck out of water, and start soaring like the eagle you are. 🦆➡️🦅 💬 Some of the best compliments come from moments of humility and patience. Yesterday, while shopping with my 2-year-old, an elderly lady noticed his enthusiasm for bagging groceries and said, "Wow, you're so patient." Moments like these remind me why character—positivity, patience, and humility—matters so much. 🏀 These life pillars translate directly into officiating, shaping not just how we referee but who we are on and off the court. #PositiveImpact #PatienceInAction #CharacterMatters #CrownRefs #OfficiatingJourney 4o

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Integrity: Do the right thing, even when nobody's watching Discover the power of integrity and self-awareness in this inspiring video. Learn how to embrace your humanity, treat others with respect, and consistently do the right thing, even when no one is watching. #integrity #humanity #selfimprovement #motivation #inspiration #basketball #sports #leadership #ethics #life lessons ##integrity ##humanity ##selfimprovement ##motivation ##inspiration ##basketball ##sports ##leadership ##ethics ##life lessons

Tips for Sharpening Your Officiating Mechanics 🏀 💼 Polish Your Out-of-Bounds Signals:1️⃣ Use the same hand for stopping the clock and pointing the direction. 2️⃣ Follow the proper sequence: Stop the clock ➡️ Point the direction ➡️ Indicate the spot. 3️⃣ Keep your arm straight and avoid bending your elbow or lowering your posture. Stay tall and confident. 4️⃣ No need to over-sell the call; a clear, routine signal does the job. 🔄 Refine Rebounding Foul Signals: After signaling the foul (closed fist), pause briefly to process and ensure you're pointing in the correct direction. Slow down your mental process to avoid rushing and potential directional errors. 🎯 Join Crown Refs for more tips, in-depth training, and a supportive officiating community! 🚀 Let’s elevate your game together: patreon.com/crownrefs. #basketball #officiating #handsignals #basketballrules #sports #coaching #referee #basketballtraining #gameimprovement #basketballskills