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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 1H 4M

From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E13 Letter K - Keys guest Kaili Kimura

from From A to Zebra · host Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta

Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta interview Kaili Kimura, a successful NCAA Division I referee in both basketball and volleyball. Kaili shares her journey from being a three-sport athlete to becoming a prominent official, discussing the keys to her success, key moments in her career, and the importance of mentorship and communication in officiating. She emphasizes the need for balance in life, the significance of being coachable, and the value of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning between sports and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kaylee Kamura's Journey06:03 Transitioning from Athlete to Official11:00 The Importance of Coachability13:47 Keys to Success in Officiating19:45 Key Moments in Kaylee's Officiating Career26:57 Keys to Succeeding as an Official28:36 Initiating Professional Relationships32:21 Keys to Excelling During Games36:59 Balancing Multiple Sports49:07 Navigating Playoff Assignments56:30 Keys to Success in Officiating01:04:17 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4

Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta interview Kaili Kimura, a successful NCAA Division I referee in both basketball and volleyball. Kaili shares her journey from being a three-sport athlete to becoming a prominent official, discussing the keys to her success, key moments in her career, and the importance of mentorship and communication in officiating. She emphasizes the need for balance in life, the significance of being coachable, and the value of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning between sports and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kaylee Kamura's Journey06:03 Transitioning from Athlete to Official11:00 The Importance of Coachability13:47 Keys to Success in Officiating19:45 Key Moments in Kaylee's Officiating Career26:57 Keys to Succeeding as an Official28:36 Initiating Professional Relationships32:21 Keys to Excelling During Games36:59 Balancing Multiple Sports49:07 Navigating Playoff Assignments56:30 Keys to Success in Officiating01:04:17 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4

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