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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 55 MIN

From A to Zebra Podcast S2:E20 Letter R - Reset guest Donnie Nunez

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 welcome Donnie Nunez, a respected figure in basketball officiating. The conversation covers Donnie's journey from a young official to a mentor, the importance of family and community in officiating, and the significance of the Tommy Nunez Annual National Hispanic Basketball Classic. They discuss the challenges faced by officials, the concept of 'resetting' during games, and the need for officials to reinvent themselves throughout their careers. The episode emphasizes the importance of education, elevation, and excitement in officiating, encouraging listeners to appreciate their journey and the impact they can have on the sport.Chapters00:00 Donnie Nunez's Officiating Journey08:50 The Importance of Family in Officiating12:39 The Tommy Nunez Annual National Hispanic Basketball Classic19:39 Reflections on Roles and Challenges in Officiating21:08 The Journey of an Official27:30 The Importance of Resetting During Games41:59 Reinventing Yourself as an Official47:43 Educate, Elevate, and Excite in Officiating54:43 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 welcome Donnie Nunez, a respected figure in basketball officiating. The conversation covers Donnie's journey from a young official to a mentor, the importance of family and community in officiating, and the significance of the Tommy Nunez Annual National Hispanic Basketball Classic. They discuss the challenges faced by officials, the concept of 'resetting' during games, and the need for officials to reinvent themselves throughout their careers. The episode emphasizes the importance of education, elevation, and excitement in officiating, encouraging listeners to appreciate their journey and the impact they can have on the sport.Chapters00:00 Donnie Nunez's Officiating Journey08:50 The Importance of Family in Officiating12:39 The Tommy Nunez Annual National Hispanic Basketball Classic19:39 Reflections on Roles and Challenges in Officiating21:08 The Journey of an Official27:30 The Importance of Resetting During Games41:59 Reinventing Yourself as an Official47:43 Educate, Elevate, and Excite in Officiating54:43 riverside_ed_- take 02 _ sep 25, 2024 001_from_a to zebra (1).mp4

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