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 program — how it started, how she builds confidence in younger officials, and the good (and not-so-good) practices that exist in officiating mentorship today. Her insights remind us that great officials aren’t just trained — they’re guided.

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 female to work an NBA game, what it meant for her, and the lessons she wants today’s officials to take from her journey.

•  Final Horn: A motivational challenge to help officials focus on preparation and mindset early in the season.

This first episode sets the tone for the series: unfiltered conversations, teaching moments, and motivational takeaways for officials at every level.

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