The Crown Refs Podcast Paul Diasparra

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 Fours, including the National Championships in 2004 and 2021. He was also honored as the 2014 Naismith Men’s College Official of the Year. ⁣
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In our discussion, we dive into several crucial topics including the intricacies of playing through contact, the philosophy behind delayed whistles, and the importance of refereeing based on the outcome of plays rather than the contact involved. Randy shares invaluable insights on how to handle mistakes on the court, the evolution of refereeing styles, and strategies for maintaining control during heated games. ⁣
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With stories from his extensive career and lessons learned along the way, this episode offers profound advice on developing your l skillset, simplifying your pregame, and reflecting on legacy and professional impact.⁣
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:⁣
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𝟭. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: Embrace a balanced approach by focusing on both the actions and the outcomes of plays. It’s important to officiate based on how actions affect the game, considering the context and potential impact of each call, and not just the contact itself.⁣
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𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Continuously seek growth opportunities through content, camps, and training sessions, and engage actively with the officiating community to share knowledge and experiences. Utilize resources like the national camp list to find suitable training and networking opportunities that match your career stage.⁣
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𝟯. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Develop strong ownership skills by being clear and honest in your communication, owning up to mistakes quickly to maintain credibility, and never placing blame on anyone else but ourselves.⁣
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𝟰. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Cultivate resilience by handling in-game pressure and criticism constructively. Learn from every game by critically assessing your performance, and use self-reflection to improve without ever being harsh on yourself.⁣
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𝟱. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Build relationships within the officiating community for support and mentorship. Share experiences and advice generously, and be open to receiving feedback from others. This collaborative approach helps in refining your skills and contributes to the overall improvement of the officiating community.⁣
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❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣
Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣
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🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣
https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0

In this intriguing episode, we sit down with William Modeste, an extremely well-respected official with a career spanning over fifty years. We recorded our pregame and halftime interactions and brought you into our locker during a high school basketball game from the 2023-24 season. William shares his wealth of knowledge and experience as he narrates live game scenarios, and not only demonstrates his officiating acumen but also imparts critical lessons on making split-second decisions and managing game dynamics effectively.⁣
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Throughout the discussion, William emphasizes the significance of mentorship and continuous learning in building a successful officiating career. He reflects on the mentors who shaped his early years and discusses how he now strives to guide new referees entering the field. The episode is packed with practical advice, from understanding complex rules to handling interactions with players and coaches with professionalism and respect. This is a must-listen for aspiring and seasoned officials alike, offering valuable insights into the personal and professional growth that comes from a lifelong dedication to being a basketball official.⁣
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❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣
Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣
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🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣
https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0j1I6Y-the-ref-goat⁣
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🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸⁣
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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.⁣
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:⁣
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•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.⁣
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•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.⁣
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•𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: The lessons and values learned through mentoring, such as dependability and effective communication, are often crucial for professional success across various sectors.⁣
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•𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Mentoring provides a framework for ongoing personal and professional development, emphasizing the importance of consistent learning and growth.⁣
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•𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Mentoring helps build a support system, creating a community that fosters growth, offers advice, and encourages stability in both professional and personal capacities.⁣
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❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣
Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣
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🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣
https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0j1I6Y-the-ref-goat⁣
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🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸⁣
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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!⁣
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Thanks for watching Signal School 11! Here are some of the takeaways from our session:⁣
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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 clarity but also prepares officials for any position on the court, maintaining openness to the play.⁣
4. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆: Especially for calls like player control fouls, ensure your body positioning remains open to the court to keep all ongoing play within view.⁣
5. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: When reporting to the table, maintain clear and precise hand signals at eye level, ensuring numbers and foul types are easily visible and understandable.⁣
6. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Avoid unnecessary steps or movements when signaling to maintain focus on the call and not distract from the game’s flow.⁣
7. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Regularly review your own game footage to analyze your signaling effectiveness and seek feedback from peers or mentors for continuous improvement.⁣
8. 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Each signal should be delivered with confidence to convey decisiveness in your calls, reinforcing authority and respect on the court.⁣
9. 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲: While sticking closely to the rulebook’s mechanics, find comfortable variations that fit your style and enhance clarity, ensuring they remain within the scope of official mechanics.⁣
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❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣
Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣
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🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣
https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0j1I6Y-the-ref-goat⁣
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🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸⁣
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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!⁣
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𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱:⁣
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-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⁣
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❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣
Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣
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🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣
https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0j1I6Y-the-ref-goat⁣
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🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸⁣
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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.⁣
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𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟱 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 + 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄⁣
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