Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta

From A to Zebra

Sports EN ↓ 77 episodes

Welcome to a podcast that addresses everything "Official" From A to 🦓 with hosts Dana Pappas, Director of Officiating Services/NFHS & Nate Acosta, NCAA Women's Basketball Official/Former Assistant to the Commissioner of Officials in New Mexico. A plethora of topics delving into the world of officiating and sport officials with special guests and other interesting information aimed to Elevate, Educate, and Excite everyone about Officials.

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Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta

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From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E2 Letter B - Becoming guest Violet Palmer 25.09.2024 1:14:51

Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with officiating legend Violet Palmer, discussing her journey from player to a trailblazer in officiating. The conversation covers the importance of mentorship, professionalism, and the challenges faced by officials at various levels. Violet shares her insights on the need for better training for high...

From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E1 Letter A - Attitude guest Joey Crawford 18.09.2024 1:02:41

Summary: In the inaugural episode of the A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta explore the world of sports officiating with legendary NBA referee Joey Crawford. The conversation delves into the importance of attitude in officiating, the challenges faced by officials, and the significance of mentorship in the officiating community. Joey shares personal anecdotes about his career, hi...