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If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.
Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.
I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series.
As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpire's... →
I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your... →
My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified... →
Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level. Inconsistent plate work and the inability to handle... →
Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments.
Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our training. To really maximize your potential as an umpire, you need to... →
Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they... →
Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.
I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better.
When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to try umpiring. There was a Little League tournament... →
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