From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E2 Letter B - Becoming guest Violet Palmer

Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with officiating legend Violet Palmer, discussing her journey from player to a trailblazer in officiating. The conversation covers the importance of mentorship, professionalism, and the challenges faced by officials at various levels. Violet shares her insights on the need for better training for high school officials and introduces her new initiative, Ground Floor, aimed at developing the next generation of referees. The episode emphasizes the significance of support within the officiating community and the dedication required to succeed in this field.Chapters00:00 Becoming00:06 Guardians of the Game00:24 Basic Referee School: Ground Floor00:49 Episode Intro - ED01:02 Introduction to Officiating and the Journey of Becoming03:51 Letter B - Becoming04:23 Violet Palmer: Becoming09:11 The Process of Becoming an Official17:03 Advice for Becoming a New Official23:33 The Importance of Professionalism in Officiating38:00 Violet Palmer: Becoming a Trailblazer50:50 Ground Floor: Developing High School Officials01:01:31 Travel Tips for Officials01:11:31 Wrap-up, Thanks and Future Endeavors01:13:48 Closing and Next Week's Teaser01:14:33 Call to action