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The Crown Refs Podcast
Hosted by Paul Diasparra · EN
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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#414 🎙️MIC'D UP: The Tool Helping Refs Gain Back Control | w/Tamara Jarrett
Nov 2301:10:53Tap to summarizeTamara 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 of youth sports’ biggest challenges: referee support, development, and retention.We dive into the launch of Mic’d Up for Refs, a groundbreaking communication feedback tool that records and analyzes on-court interactions to help officials review their communication, handle conflict, and grow with a true “record of truth.” The conversation also explores referee abuse detection, the role of technology in improving sports culture, intramural and association partnerships, and how this innovation can shape the future of officiating across multiple sports. This is episode about abuse accountability, innovation, and building tools that serve the people who serve the game.🏀Join the Crown Refs Communitypatreon.com/crownrefs🛒 10% Uniform Discount-Use CRW10refereestore.com/basketball
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#413 The Clinician's Corner 2
Nov 1500:31:51Tap to summarizeThis 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 tightening the cadence of your whistle and enhancing your overall court presence. You’ll learn how to present cleaner, sharper signals with less oversell, how to maintain poise when communicating with coaches, and how to elevate your physical presentation — including your run, stance, and hand movements.We also touch on the mental side of officiating: how to practice positive self-talk, frame mistakes with growth in mind, and build habits that reinforce consistency and confidence. The conversation also explores running mechanics, verbal habits you should delete from your officiating vocabulary, and strategies to stay composed in high-stress moments. Whether you’re in your first season or refining your craft at the varsity or college level, this session gives you a powerful blueprint for cleaner mechanics, sharper communication, and stronger game awareness — all essential tools for leveling up your officiating.🏀Join The Crown Refs Communitypatreon.com/crownrefs🛒 10% off Uniforms-Use CRW10refereestore.com/basketball
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