Ben Lampron, a dedicated basketball official with the Minneapolis Officials Association, is a 3rd-year official from Edina, MN. Beyond the court, he is the author of "Jumpstart Your Future," a book aimed at mentoring young professionals. Ben's approach to both his professional and officiating careers emphasizes the importance of active engagement, showing up for every possible learning opportunity, and the power of a strong start. He highlights the need for commitment, humility, and respect in all interactions, which resonate through his personal philosophy and the advice he shares.⁣ ⁣ In this episode, we discussed various aspects of his journey as an official and an author. He shared insights into the complexities of basketball officiating, such as adapting to new rules like the shot clock and the nuances of communicating effectively with coaches and players. His discussion also touched on the importance of self-investment, whether through attending clinics, seeking mentorship, or participating in community engagements. Ben’s enthusiasm for basketball officiating is evident as he describes it as a joyful and fulfilling part of his life, emphasizing that each game is a blessing and an opportunity to learn and improve.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 📕𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄⁣ https://www.amazon.com/Jumpstart-Your-Future-Building-Relationships/dp/1948382172⁣ ⁣ ❤️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆⁣ Patreon.com/crownrefs⁣ ⁣ 🐐 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝘁’⁣ https://chat.opens.com/g/g-iLd0j1I6Y-the-ref-goat⁣ ⁣ 🗣️ 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸⁣ https://www.patreon.com/crownrefs/shop/165155?utm_campaign=productshare_creator --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crown-refs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crown-refs/support