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.

Topics covered include:

• Getting together on all borderline intentional fouls

• Dead Ball officiating readiness during dive on fouls

• Faking being fouled and how to identify acting vs. genuine contact

• When and why to use an immediate whistle

• The FACTS framework — Fouls, Arrow, Clock, Timeouts, Situation

• Maintaining composure during chaos — staying calm on thunderous crash plays

• Developing poise and patience through timing, cadence, and confidence

• Building crew chemistry and using positivity to elevate your partners

• Signal School insights: sharpening your presentation, posture, and purpose on the floor

This episode delivers equal parts education and inspiration — giving you real-time application, emotional control tools, and the mindset needed to Serve the Game at a higher level.