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The Crown Refs Podcast

Paul Diasparra
Basketball Officiating
NBA
Refereeing
Patreon
Crown Refs Mentor Program
Michael Jordan
Kevin Garnett
Lebron James
Tim Duncan
Dirk Nowitzki
Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O'neal
Officiating Best Practices
Referee Training
Sportsmanship
Emotional Control
Communication
Boxing
Basketball
Officiating

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 Kan... more

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Latest Episodes

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 efficient... more

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 fo... more

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.

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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 d... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Velaoras
An up-and-coming official and mentor within the Crown Refs community
Episode: #407 The Preseason Push | feat. Chris Velaoras
Kenny Widgeon
NBL referee originally from New Jersey, currently officiating in Australia.
National Basketball League (NBL)
Episode: #404 Pro City Runs | feat. Kenny Widgeon | with additional commentary
Montrell Cade
NCAA basketball official and member of the Crown Refs community
Episode: #403 Whistle Wisdom | with Montrell Cade | Mentorship, Reps, & Confidence in Officiating | Division 1 Official
Ashley Birch
G-League official with seven years of officiating experience
NBA G-League
Episode: #400 Episode 400 | feat. Ashley Birch | G-League & NCAA-W Official
Paul Diasparra
NCAA basketball referee, educator, and founder of Crown Ref, dedicated to supporting officials through training and mentorship.
Crown Ref
Episode: #398 Top 5 Ways to grow your officiating game | 5 Tips & Tricks Podcast
Ken Joslin
Entrepreneur, faith-based leader, former NCAA official
Episode: #395 From Stripes to Strategy | feat. Ken Joslin | Entrepreneur, Faith-Based Leader, Former NCAA Official | GROW STACK DRIVE
Makaya Moore
Emerging official and community advocate
Episode: #390 The Best of 2024 Mix | Thanks for 6 Years of Podcasting!
Adelie Martucci
Newly appointed Juco and D3 women's official
Episode: #390 The Best of 2024 Mix | Thanks for 6 Years of Podcasting!
Ben Minow
Emerging official with a passion for basketball
Episode: #390 The Best of 2024 Mix | Thanks for 6 Years of Podcasting!

Host

Paul Diasparra
Host and founder of Crown Refs, Paul Diasparra is known for dedicating his work to improving the craft of basketball officiating through mentorship and training.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 169 ratings
  • Lost it’s way

    Been a follower for years but it seems Paul & the podcast has lost its way.

    Not offering much on content anymore, instead, just out to make money. Don’t hate em for that, just not what I’m tuning in for.

    The evaluations at AAU tournaments are tough to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    huge ashole
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    As a younger official I’m always trying to find more info and tips to improve. This podcast is amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mookie2244
    United States4 years ago
  • Best basketball official content you’ll find

    Paul puts together great content! Theres nothing better out there in terms of basketball officiating content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prince_Andrew
    United States4 years ago
  • Keys to improving as a official

    I started listening to this podcast over a year ago, and I was instantly hooked. I went back and listened to every episode. At the time I think there was 50 or so episdoes. Every episode I walk away with multiple tips to implement into my game. It has become a great pregame listen on my way to my games and helps keep those tips from the episode fresh. Paul does a great job not only bringing great guest but keeping the content ideas new and different, from the IDP, to rules talk, the NBA/NCAA Off... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedrojr44
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Information

    Lots of great information for basketball officials of all experience levels. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickNakster7
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, the sense of community fostered by the podcast resonates strongly with listeners, many of whom describe it as an indispensable tool for their officiating growth.
Critiques mention that some have found the content veering towards promotional aspects rather than solely educational, albeit this is not a universal sentiment.
Listeners appreciate the detailed insights and practical advice offered for all levels of refereeing, emphasizing the podcast's role in enhancing their officiating skills.
The podcast is often highlighted as a necessary resource for developing referees, with many praising the guest appearances and varied topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#213
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#162
Australia/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#84
Israel/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#114
Poland/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#119
Hong Kong/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#200
Spain/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#405 Building Better Referees from the Ground Up | with Chris Rastatter | D1 Men's National Coordinator
Q: What does it mean to you as far as being a great partner?
Chris highlights the importance of teamwork and trust, and how earning trust helps in officiating.
#405 Building Better Referees from the Ground Up | with Chris Rastatter | D1 Men's National Coordinator
Q: What advice do you have for our officials listening on when the right time to have a secondary whistle?
Chris advises that when it is out of your primary, you have to come with a cadence and be sure it's a call you need to have.
#405 Building Better Referees from the Ground Up | with Chris Rastatter | D1 Men's National Coordinator
Q: Why do you believe mechanics are so critical to good officiating?
Chris emphasizes that everything starts with fundamentals, mechanics and repetition are essential for successful officiating.
#406 NCAA-M Rules Review | Rule 10: Fouls & Penalties | Hosted by Chris and Mikaiya
Q: What is the penalty for a flagrant two foul?
The penalty for a flagrant two foul is two free throws, possession of the ball for the throw-in, and ejection of the offending player.
#406 NCAA-M Rules Review | Rule 10: Fouls & Penalties | Hosted by Chris and Mikaiya
Q: How many fouls, how many flagrant one fouls is a player allowed to get in the game?
A player is allowed to get three flagrant one fouls in a game.

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1. Chris Velaoras
2. Kenny Widgeon
3. Montrell Cade
4. Ashley Birch
5. Paul Diasparra
6. Ken Joslin
7. Makaya Moore
8. Adelie Martucci

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