http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LizR5LV1nqs

Violet Palmer remembers what it was like being the only girl on her little league team as a girl and explains what it’s like being the NBA’s only female referee. Palmer has been officiating for the NBA since April 25, 2006, the first time a woman officiated a game.

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Referee Violet Palmer on Being the Only Woman appeared first on Witnify.

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Violet Palmer, the first female NBA referee, discusses the respectful attitude the players have toward her, despite the fouls she calls.

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Violet Palmer on the Players’ Respect appeared first on Witnify.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X2Xcki5QYI

Violet Palmer, the only female NBA referee, remembers the first regular season game she had to oversee and explains how she got over her nervousness when her training kicked in.

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Referee Violet Palmer Remembers Her First NBA Game appeared first on Witnify.