Communication

From Paul Diasparra CrownRefs Facebook post, dated February 16, 2026, (paraphrased for football officiating). Don’t let a coach prompt you to go help your crewmate. If I’m not going to help my…

Adapted from a CrownRefs Facebook article, February 15, 2026. I’ve adapted some of the wording, replacing basketball-specific terminology and positions with their football equivalents. You’ve probably heard this, but words matter, especially…

Adapted from a CrownRefs Facebook article, February 14, 2026. I’ve adapted some of the wording, replacing basketball-specific terminology and positions with their football equivalents. Here a reminder to stay respectful with the…

Adapted from a CrownRefs Facebook article (Coaches… If You Want a Real Conversation, Use Realistic Language), February 9, 2026. I’ve adapted some of the wording, replacing basketball-specific terminology and positions with their…

Taken from a CrownRefs Facebook article, Feb 5, 2026. I’ve adapted some of his wording, replacing basketball-specific terminology and positions with their football equivalents. If you ever find yourself stuck when a…

Taken from a CrownRefs Facebook article, Feb 2, 2026. I’ve adapted some of his wording, replacing basketball-specific terminology and positions with their football equivalents. One of the quickest ways an interaction with…

I follow CrownRefs and Paul Diasparra on Facebook. Although their posts focus primarily on basketball officiating, I’ve found that many of the principles they discuss apply equally well to football. Over the…

Referee Magazine’s “The 23 Most Powerful Lessons of Officiating” includes a short quote that delivers an important message: “Bad body language will silence good words” That sentence perfectly captures a reality every…