Violet Palmer: The Play Is The Play

In Episode 7 of The Play Is The Play, Violet Palmer welcomes In’Fini Robinson for a dynamic conversation about identity, presence, and purpose in officiating.In Keepin’ It Real, In’Fini breaks down what it means to brand yourself as an official — from how you present yourself on the floor to the effort you put in off of it. She challenges officials to think about what kind of referee they want to be, how they want to be remembered, and what their habits say about their professionalism.Then, in The

In this powerful episode of The Play Is The Play, Violet Palmer sits down with Kim Hobbs to talk about perseverance, perspective, and purpose after adversity.In Keepin’ It Real, Kim opens up about the season-ending injury that sidelined her after suffering hamstring tears — and the long road to recovery that followed. She shares how faith, focus, and the officiating community helped her find strength to return to the court stronger than ever.Then, in The Play Is The Play segment, Kim and Violet

In Episode 5 of The Play Is The Play, Violet Palmer brings together two voices in officiating — Schel V. Brown and Kenny Nash — for an episode all about growth, composure, and leadership.In the Keepin’ It Real segment, Schel Brown opens up about working his first Division I game alongside Violet. He shares what that moment meant to him, how Violet helped him feel confident on the floor, and what he learned about preparation, trust, and staying present when the lights are bright.Then in The Play Is

In Episode 4 of The Play Is The Play, Violet Palmer sits down with Ashley Ellis for an honest discussion about work-life balance and how clear communication can keep officials grounded both on and off the court.They share practical advice on managing demanding travel schedules, maintaining family life, and collaborating with assigners and crews to make the season run smoothly. It’s a conversation every official can relate to—finding balance while still chasing excellence.Then, in The Play Is The

In Episode 3 of The Play Is The Play, legendary referee Violet Palmer welcomes Julie Kromenhoek, a respected basketball official, for an episode centered on staying sharp — both physically and mentally — throughout the season.Together, Violet and Julie break down a real play that highlights the importance of staying engaged at trail — maintaining awareness, reading matchups, and staying mentally locked in even when the ball isn’t in your primary. Their discussion reminds officials that the trail

In Episode 2 of The Play Is The Play, legendary referee Violet Palmer sits down with veteran official Lisa Jones for a powerful conversation that blends film breakdown, mentorship, and motivation.Together, Violet and Lisa analyze a real in-game situation — focusing on trusting your coverage, maintaining positioning, and understanding when to take the call. Their discussion shows how awareness and teamwork create consistency across the crew.In Keepin’ It Real, Lisa opens up about her mentorship

In the premiere episode of The Play Is The Play, legendary referee Violet Palmer welcomes respected official and mentor Bob Scofield. Together, they break down a real game situation and highlight the key lessons every official can carry onto the court: awareness, positioning, and trusting your crew.In this debut episode you’ll hear:The Play Is The Play: Violet and Bob dissect a late-game sequence and talk through the crew’s decision-making.Keepin' It Real: Violet opens up about being the first