In this episode of The Play Is The Play, Violet Palmer sits down with Kathleen Kassidy to talk about opportunity, preparation, and trusting the process—even when the moment feels bigger than you.

In the Keepin’ It Real segment, Kathleen shares the story of how she received her opportunity during the COVID year, a time when officiating rosters were thin and flexibility was essential. She opens up about the hard work, commitment, and professionalism that allowed her not just to get the opportunity, but to stay on staff and build a foundation for long-term success.

Then, in The Play Is The Play, Violet and Kathleen break down a sequence that highlights the importance of trusting the system. Even when a play feels like it’s happening “right in your lap,” the conversation reminds officials that trusting coverage, trusting your partners, and trusting the framework you’ve been trained in is essential for consistency and accuracy.

Violet wraps the episode with a Final Horn message encouraging officials to be ready when opportunity comes—and to never underestimate the power of staying disciplined within the system.