Violet Palmer sits down with Bobby Mozee, her first mentor in officiating and the person who helped lay the foundation for everything that followed in her historic career. From mechanics and professionalism to confidence and accountability, Bobby shares what he saw early in Violet—and the lessons he believed would carry her far beyond the high school gym.

In the Keepin’ It Real segment, Bobby reflects on mentoring Violet in her early years, the traits that stood out immediately, and why investing in young officials matters more than ever. Violet responds with gratitude, sharing how those early lessons shaped her approach to officiating, leadership, and mentorship today.

Then, in The Play Is The Play, Violet and Bobby break down a game situation together, connecting the teaching points of the play back to the fundamentals Bobby emphasized from the very beginning—trusting your training, staying disciplined, and doing the work the right way.

This episode is a reminder that no great official makes it alone—and that mentorship, belief, and opportunity can change the trajectory of a career.