Been a baseball ump for 17 years.
If you quit because of the parents/coaches, shame on you. In one ear, out the other. 99% of the time you never see these people again - who cares what they say.
First thing I was ever taught was how important conflict resolution is as an umpire. A good sense of humor and communication skills go a long way.
If A parent or coach is getting out of line, simply go over to them and calmly share a few words w them. It stops it 100% of the time.
If you always have people yelling at you and the games aren’t ever enjoyable… maybe you just suck as an ump/ref.
I’ve always thought the pay was good. $60-65 for a varsity game that usually lasts 75-100 mins while being outside watching/working a HS game…pretty good to me.
If you quit because of the parents/coaches, shame on you. In one ear, out the other. 99% of the time you never see these people again - who cares what they say.
First thing I was ever taught was how important conflict resolution is as an umpire. A good sense of humor and communication skills go a long way.
If A parent or coach is getting out of line, simply go over to them and calmly share a few words w them. It stops it 100% of the time.
If you always have people yelling at you and the games aren’t ever enjoyable… maybe you just suck as an ump/ref.
I’ve always thought the pay was good. $60-65 for a varsity game that usually lasts 75-100 mins while being outside watching/working a HS game…pretty good to me.
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