Best Gary Vee Audio Experience Podcasts (2025)

Tamara Jarrett is the current COO of Elements Athletics, she joins the Crown Refs Podcast to talk about her unique journey from high-level college basketball to officiating and sports technology leadership. Tamara shares how her competitive mindset, leadership experience, and work in strength and conditioning led her into building solutions for one…

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#413 The Clinician's Corner 2 31:51

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This episode dives into the micro-details that separate an average official from an elite one. From refining your signals to eliminating unnecessary clutter, every postgame clip is filled with actionable adjustments you can apply immediately. We cover how to improve your positioning on jump shots, held balls, and competitive matchups, while also ti…

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#412 The Preseason Push 2 | Verbal Flops, Leading with Conviction, & How to Help our Partners. 33:42

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In Episode 2 of Preseason Push, we take you directly into the action with a raw blend of live high school fall league audio, and postgame feedback inside the locker room after a college. This episode is designed to sharpen your lens heading into the season on how to serve the game by keeping coaches coaching, players playing, and officials in rhyth…

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#411 The Clinician's Corner 33:21

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Step into The Clinician’s Corner, a special episode capturing the heart of Crown Refs camp culture—where education meets elevation. This episode features a dynamic mix of live post-game feedback sessions from camp season, offering real-time coaching moments, layered breakdowns, and invaluable takeaways for officials at every level. Whether it's tig…

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#415 💪🏽Health & Hoops🏀 | Longevity, Injury Prevention, & Clean-Eating for Officials | w/Marc Vaccaro 51:14

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In this special Crown Refs Community Q&A episode, Paul and Marc Vaccaro break down some of the most important health, fitness, and performance questions submitted by basketball officials from the Crown Refs community. The conversation dives into preventing and rehabing common officiating issues like tight hamstrings, shin pain, lower back discomfor…

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#410 How Officials Get Selected to the NCAA Tournament | with John Blazek | D2 Men's National Coordinator of Officials 1:37:29

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How Officials Get Selected: Behind the National Tournament Process In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we sit down with John Blazek, the National Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials for NCAA Division II and a 15-year Division I official. With a rich background as a teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal, Blazek brings a lifet…

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#409 The Referee HelpDesk | Court Support #2 27:10

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This episode of The Referee Help Desk brings together real officiating questions from across all Crown Refs platforms and turns them into lessons for officials at every level. Topics include when to use the block signal, how to report fouls efficiently, handling technical fouls calmly, and mastering the Start–Develop–Finish–Decide philosophy for sl…

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#408 The Referee HelpDesk | Court Support #1 21:43

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Welcome to The Referee Helpdesk, the customer support center for basketball officials. Each week, I take questions I’ve received from referees across all platforms and answer them on Tik Tok Live—turning real-world scenarios into teachable moments for the entire officiating community. Think of it as your on-demand support line for everything that h…

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#407 The Preseason Push | feat. Chris Velaoras 44:29

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The Preseason PUSH | Feat. Chris Velaoras This episode features clips from May’s Crown Refs Skill Development Clinic (Signal School Session) plus new halftime and post-game conversations from three fall-league games. Topics covered include: Getting together on all borderline intentional fouls Dead Ball officiating readiness during dive on fouls Fak…

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#406 NCAA-M Rules Review | Rule 10: Fouls & Penalties | Hosted by Chris and Mikaiya 1:31:09

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In this Crown Refs community rules session, Chris Velaoras and Mikaiya Moore led an in-depth breakdown of Rule 10: Fouls and Penalties, providing referees with the knowledge and clarity they need heading into the season. The discussion explored the different categories of fouls, including Flagrant 1 and Flagrant 2, using the WIF principle—windup, i…

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#405 Building Better Referees from the Ground Up | with Chris Rastatter | D1 Men's National Coordinator 1:06:49

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FOR FULL EPISODE GO TO PATREON.COM/CROWNREFS Chris Rastatter is the NCAA Men’s Division 1 National Coordinator of Officials, overseeing mechanics, training, and tournament selections for men’s college basketball. A 27-year DI referee, Chris worked the NCAA Tournament before moving into his leadership role, where he now mentors and evaluates the nat…

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#404 Pro City Runs | feat. Kenny Widgeon | with additional commentary 15:58

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Step inside the action at New York City’s legendary Pro City at LIU Brooklyn, where we miked up NBL official Kenny Widgeon. Kenny’s journey is as unique as it is inspiring—he broke into the professional ranks in Australia after a connection through the Crown Refs Podcast with Scott Butler, the NBL’s Coordinator of Officials. With years of experienc…

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#403 Whistle Wisdom | with Montrell Cade | Mentorship, Reps, & Confidence in Officiating | Division 1 Official 52:09

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In this inspiring episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, Paul welcomes longtime community member and high-character official Montreal Cade, who currently resides in Columbia, Maryland. Montreal began his officiating journey through the intramural program at Towson University before getting certified and working high school basketball for the past eight…

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#402 The Coordinator's Cut | w/Lisa Mattingly | SEC Coordinator of Officials 1:21:16

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In this powerful episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we welcome Lisa Mattingly, Coordinator of Officials for the SEC and one of the most respected voices in women’s college basketball officiating. A veteran of the WNBA and NCAA Final Fours, Lisa has spent decades refining her craft both on and off the court. She brings unmatched wisdom, authenticity…

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#401 The Skill Development Series | Part 1 47:16

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🎙️ Welcome to The Skill Development Series! This episode was recorded at our first-ever in-person event — the Crown Refs Skill Development Clinic held on April 12, 2025, in Berlin, Connecticut. It was a long-awaited, highly anticipated, and special day that brought together core Crown Refs family members for a unique experience of relationship-buil…

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#400 Episode 400 | feat. Ashley Birch | G-League & NCAA-W Official 1:11:58

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Recorded live from CayVision Podcast Studios, episode 400 features Ashley Birch, a driven and inspiring NCAA Division I and NBA G-League official. Born and raised in Kansas City and now based in Dallas, Ashley opens up about her path into officiating after a playing career and a background in tech. Just completed her first season with the G-League,…

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#399 Game Notes 043 | Jesse Stricherz | Belle Fourne, SD 1:35:33

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In Game Notes 043, we sit down with South Dakota official Jesse Stricherz for a reflective and educational IPR breakdown. Jesse, who began officiating at age 15, brings decades of experience and humility to the table as he shares the highs and challenges of managing competitive games. One of the standout moments in this episode is Jesse's discussio…

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#398 Top 5 Ways to grow your officiating game | 5 Tips & Tricks Podcast 31:01

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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we share a powerful conversation originally featured on the Five Tips & Tricks Podcast, where the spotlight is on what it truly takes to grow and thrive as a basketball official. The discussion covers the foundational pillars of officiating development—including mastering the rule book, maximizing game rep…

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#397 How we built the Crown Refs Community | The Sports Corner Podcast 54:56

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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we explore the journey from our inception to becoming a thriving community for basketball officials. The narrative begins before 2018, detailing the launch of inaugural show, "The Basketball Shop," co-hosted by Mr. Pink. It then delves into the introduction of the Individual Performance Report (IPR) servic…

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#396 The Long List of Ingredients to cut out of your Diet | The Dialed In Podcast | Ep. 2 1:29:14

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In this episode of The Dialed In Podcast, Paul and Marc continue their mission of inspiring transformation and optimization. Marc dives deep into his journey through fitness, nutrition, and movement training, sharing key insights on nutrient timing, gut health, and aligning your habits with your goals. His practical tips provide a relatable and mot…

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#395 From Stripes to Strategy | feat. Ken Joslin | Entrepreneur, Faith-Based Leader, Former NCAA Official | GROW STACK DRIVE 35:06

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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we sit down with Ken Joslin, a former NCAA women’s basketball referee and college baseball umpire who transitioned from officiating to becoming a top entrepreneur, speaker, and coach. Ken shares his inspiring journey through the officiating ranks, including his pivotal moment at an SEC/ACC umpire camp, whe…

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#394 Runnin Ref | with Austin Ardrey 54:04

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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we sit down with Austin Ardrey, also known as the Runnin Ref, to dive into the intersection of fitness, officiating, and performance training. Austin is a former strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level who transitioned into working with officials to help them stay injury-free, mobile, and g…

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#393 2025 In-Season Notes | Keep Serving the Game! 46:56

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In this episode of The Crown Refs Podcast, we dive into key insights for the 2025 season, breaking down the habits, mindset shifts, and game strategies that separate great officials from the rest. Topics Covered: ✅ Stop Judging Your Partners’ Calls – Focus on your role and elevate the crew. ✅ Next Play Mentality – Stay locked in and avoid dwelling …

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#392 Paul's Transformation | The Dialed In Podcast Ep. 1 1:12:08

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In the inaugural episode of The Dialed In Podcast, hosts Paul Diasparra and Marc Vaccaro take you on an inspiring journey through Paul’s remarkable awakening to wellness. After years of average and inconsistent progress, Paul shares the pivotal moment that transformed his health and mindset forever. Together, they unpack the exact steps Paul took t…

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#391 Penny Davis | NCAA Women's National Coordinator | The Wonderful Women of Officiating Ep. 6 51:56

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Penny Davis is the NCAA Women's National Coordinator of Officiating for divisions 1, 2, & 3, a position she's held since 2019. Before that, she had an incredible 17-year division career working in such conferences as the Pac 12, West Coast, Mountain West, Western Athletic, & the Big Sky. Penny is also fortunate enough to be in a select group of off…

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#390 The Best of 2024 Mix | Thanks for 6 Years of Podcasting! 1:52:43

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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 …

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#389 30 Big Tips for all Basketball Officials | feat. Sampson Brue | Mental Performance Coach 1:13:03

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Be a Good Person: Build your foundation on character—be trustworthy, disciplined, and determined. Be Coachable and Teachable: Coachable: Apply feedback immediately and make adjustments in real-time. Teachable: Be a lifelong student of the game, mastering both rules and mechanics. Master Mechanics: Know where to be, when to be there, and w…

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#388 Carry the Torch | feat. Jess Smith | Nyack, NY | NCAA-W Division 1 Official 45:46

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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we feature the inspiring journey of Jess Smith, a seasoned basketball official who has been making strides in college basketball officiating for over a decade, including seven years at the Division I level. Growing up in a basketball family, Jess was introduced to the game early on by her father, a former …

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#387 From Friday Night Lights to Super Bowl Sunday | w/Brian Neale | Entrepreneur/Podcaster/NFL Ump 1:16:18

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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we welcome Brian Neale, a seasoned NFL official, successful entrepreneur, and co-host of the longest-running sales podcast, The Advanced Selling Podcast. Brian shares insights from his remarkable 27-year journey to reach the NFL, including how officiating shaped his life and taught him patience, resilience…

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#386 Gerry’s Journeys | From HS courts to the Final Four | feat. Gerry Pollard 1:32:21

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In this episode, we are honored to have NCAA Men's Basketball Coordinator Gerry Pollard, a seasoned official with over two decades of on-court experience, joining us. Gerry shares his remarkable journey starting as a high school referee and advancing to 21 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, culminating in a Final Four appearance in 2021. Now a coordinat…

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#385 Film Fam 2 | with Jay Bavolar & Matt Kellog 1:23:33

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Welcome to Episode 2 of "Film Fam," featuring our community members Jay Bavolar from Hackensack, NJ, and Matt Kellog from Corry, PA. In this episode, we examine several plays from each official highlighting some of the strengths and areas of growth and improvement.⁣ ⁣ You will benefit from our detailed discussion covering the importance of position…

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#384 Film Fam Ep. 1 | w/Anthony Johnson Jr. & Carter Mochinski | Crown Refs Mentor 1:28:08

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We're excited to introduce Film Fam, our new film review series at Crown Refs! Inspired by our Game Notes series, Film Fam will feature at least two officials per session who will share a bulk of plays for review. In this first episode, we feature officials Anthony Johnson Jr. and Carter Mochinski, who both bring a diverse set of game clips for ana…

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#383 Human Side of the Game ep. 1 | Ajay Gonnelli, Ashley Rivera, Chris Velaoras & Moore. 13:07

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In this episode of "Human Side of the Game," a collaboration between Crown Refs and Officially Human, we shine a light on the personal journeys of six different officials from various levels. This series gives you an inside look at who these officials are beyond the court—exploring their hobbies, passions, and lives outside of officiating. Get to k…

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#382 Mozelle’s Mentorship | with Mozelle Salazar | Crown Refs 1-1 Training 1:19:34

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This episode is another Crown Refs Community Collab as we introduce Mozelle from Corpus Christi, Texas, entering her second season as an official. We hear about her background, discussing her family's influence, especially her dad, a former referee considering a return to weekend tournaments to work with her. This episode highlights the importance …

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#381 Vincent’s Verifications | with Vincent Garrett | Crown Refs 1-1 training 1:14:20

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Welcome to this episode of Vincent's Verifications! Vincent Garrett, a hungry first-year official with many questions and a burning desire to learn the right way. Vincent's eagerness to grasp the nuances of the game is truly inspiring, and this episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights for officials at all levels.⁣ ⁣ In this engaging sess…

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#380 Mikaiya's Motivation | with Mikaiya Moore | Crown Refs 1-1 1:07:24

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In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Mikaiya, whose tenacity for growth and improvement has motivated her to pursue excellence in officiating. We were excited to meet her for the first time during this call, as she recently signed up for the Crown Refs 1-1 tier on Patreon. Mikaiya's dedication to enhancing her skills and knowledge is truly…

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#379 Figuring it Out | with Brian Kenney | Available on Amazon 1:00:06

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We are excited to welcome Brian Kenney, a wonderful human being with a rich and diverse background. Brian is a former Division I official, a current JUCO and high school assignor, a retired special education teacher, and the owner of a successful team-building company. Brian, who is also an author, discusses his latest book, "Figuring It Out: A You…

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#378 Professionalism Under Pressure | Insights w/Clarence Armstrong | NCAA-M's Tournament Official 1:40:13

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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast as we sit down with NCAA men’s official Clarence Armstrong. Clarence, a former standout basketball player and all-time leading scorer at ChiChester High School, went on to play four years at Drexel University before transitioning to officiating in 1999. Reaching the Division 1 level in 2008, Clarence now wo…

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#377 Unpacking Emotional Intelligence | with Duane Jourdeans 1:45:10

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In this insightful episode we welcome Duane Jourdeans, an expert in emotional intelligence and positive psychology, to explore the critical role of emotional intelligence (EI) in the realm of officiating and beyond.⁣⁣Dwayne has spent 29 years in education, coaching, and consulting with organizations like the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Positive Coa…

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#376 Quincy is Qualified | w/Quincy Smith | Minneapolis, MN | 15-year-old Official 1:04:12

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In this episode of "Crown Refs," we sit down with Quincy Smith, a remarkable 15-year-old basketball official from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Quincy shares his journey into officiating, balancing his roles as a player in both basketball and football, and his aspirations to officiate at the college or professional level.⁣⁣Quincy reflects on being inspir…

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#375 Gary Vee X Crown Refs | Cultivating Gratitude & Patience in Officiating | feat. Gary Vaynerchuk 12:36

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In this milestone episode of The Crown Refs Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome world-class entrepreneur and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary, also known as Gary Vee, is a digital marketing pioneer, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the creator of VaynerX. His influence extends beyond the business world, having authored five New York Times bests…

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#374 Rapid Responses 16 | A 4-step approach to improved Game Management 1:34:21

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In this episode, we dive into enhancing communication with coaches and improving your confidence. Building on our prior material, we share updates to the Rapid Response Toolkit. The episode focuses on strategies for effective coach communication, maintaining court presence, and implementing rapid responses to manage unsporting behavior.⁣⁣𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲…

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#373 2024 Camp Scholarship Episode | 3rd annual Crown Refs Scholarship 1:10:13

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In this special episode, we take the listeners on a heartfelt journey as we reach out to eight officials to award them scholarships for the upcoming camp season. This episode is a testament to the commitment and passion that defines the Crown Refs community.⁣⁣This episode blends humor, encouragement, and heartfelt recognition, capturing the essence…

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#372 Breakdowns w/Ben Minnow | Crown Refs 1-1 tier | patreon.com/crownrefs 1:02:54

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This 1-on-1 training session part of the Crown Refs mentoring program provided numerous insights and tips for aspiring basketball officials. Here are some of the major takeaways:⁣⁣⁣ 1. 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀:⁣⁣ • The significance of participating in refereeing camps for personal and professional development was stressed. These camps are not onl…

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#371 JumpStart Your Future | feat. Ben Lampron | Author & Basketball Official 45:28

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Ben Lampron, a dedicated basketball official with the Minneapolis Officials Association, is a 3rd-year official from Edina, MN. Beyond the court, he is the author of "Jumpstart Your Future," a book aimed at mentoring young professionals. Ben's approach to both his professional and officiating careers emphasizes the importance of active engagement, …

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#370 From Whistle to Wisdom | feat. Randy McCall | 6-Final Fours 1:43:28

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In this episode of the Crown Refs podcast, we feature Randy McCall, a seasoned Division I official since 1992 with an impressive track record across multiple conferences including the Mountain West, Pac 12, WAC, WCC, Big West, Big Sky, Big 12, and MVC. Randy's extensive experience includes NCAA Tournament appearances from 2001-2021, and six Final F…