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 on the past.
✅ Handling Reactions – Don’t be shocked by coaches, players, or fans—stay composed.
✅ Back-to-Back Technical Fouls – When and how to manage escalating situations.
✅ Hustle is Non-Negotiable – A lack of effort will always stand negatively out.
✅ Hierarchy of the Game – Understanding the game always comes before us.
✅ Partner Communication – Effective, efficient, and professional crew conversations.
✅ Reacting vs. Responding – Mastering emotional control in high-pressure moments.
✅ Intuitive Anticipation – Seeing the play develop without and anticipating the point of contact.
💡If you’re looking to sharpen your game and level up as an official, this episode is a must-listen.
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