Summary

In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with MK McGee, a seasoned basketball official and advocate for female sports officials. They discuss MK's journey in officiating, the challenges faced by women in the field, and the importance of mentorship and community. MK shares insights from her platform, Her Call, which aims to elevate the stories of female officials and address the gender gap in sports officiating. The conversation highlights the intersection of teaching and officiating, the significance of relationships in the officiating community, and offers valuable advice for aspiring female officials.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

03:41 MK McGee's Officiating Journey

06:19 The Importance of High School Officiating

09:07 Teaching and Officiating: Parallels and Challenges

12:03 The Evolution of Officiating Education

14:38 The Launch of Her Call: A Community for Female Officials

17:19 Addressing the Gender Gap in Officiating

20:06 The Impact of Female Officials in Sports

22:42 The Growth and Success of Her Call

25:08 Common Themes Among Female Officials

28:03 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

31:45 Navigating Minority Experiences in Officiating

33:41 The Importance of Relationships in Officiating

35:03 Balancing Motherhood and Officiating

37:42 Support from Male Allies

40:33 Challenges of Female Officials

42:29 Overcoming Gender Disparities in Officiating

49:05 Advice for Aspiring Female Officials

51:12 Elevating Women's Stories in Officiating

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