Why do you Umpire?

[BT3100]

Wondering why you do it? Can't be for the fortune and fame
DD is a senior and a few teams have asked me to help coach next year. Not sure why lol. But I do want to stay around the game so I am considering the ump route. I know its hard work and little pay but wanted your insights.

TIA

 

[CoachJD]

Please add "for the one-man power trip that comes from ruining an innocent child's day" to the list of options.

 

[CoachJD]

Please add "for the one-man power trip that comes from ruining an innocent child's day" to the list of options.

 

[inumpire]

Please add "for the one-man power trip that comes from ruining an innocent child's day" to the list of options.

Maybe you should quit coaching.....

 

[inumpire]

Wondering why you do it? Can't be for the fortune and fame
DD is a senior and a few teams have asked me to help coach next year. Not sure why lol. But I do want to stay around the game so I am considering the ump route. I know its hard work and little pay but wanted your insights.

TIA

Umpiring or officiating any sport is one of the most satisfying things you may ever do in your life. To be a part of a contest and insure there is a fair and equal playing field so to speak.
Yes, the first year or 2 will be tough, but once you get past that, there is nothing better. The camaraderie with fellow officials is great. You will meet mentors and other officials that could or may change your whole out look on life. LOL
There are so many positives that come from officiating, that you will never know, until you do is successfulply.

Umpire; Noun

: a person who solves problems you do not know you have in ways you cannot understand.

: a person who is always right.

: a person who does precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge.

Synonyms

: wizard, magician, superhero, badass, super skilled ninja

 

[Northball]

Umpire; Noun

: a person who solves problems you do not know you have in ways you cannot understand.

: a person who is always right.

: a person who does precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge.

Synonyms

: wizard, magician, superhero, badass, super skilled ninja

Don't forget; fashionista perfectly dressed for any outdoor weather condition.

 

[Northball]

I umped slow pitch for a year when I was in college. What a bunch of whiners. It's a little confusing when the 2nd baseman bit**ing at you about a close call is your boss who happens to be playing in the game. All I learned is that umpiring was not for me. It bothers me if I get something wrong and it affects someone else; like I let them down.

 

[SoftballDadnWV]

I umpired many years Federation baseball in WV, and I absolutely loved being a part of the game. Developed great friendships with many coaches built on respect. Had to quit because of a change in jobs and now my daughters are playing softball, and I would rather watch them play than coach or call games, but umpiring was very enjoyable.

 

[CoachJD]

Maybe you should quit coaching.....

I knew I should've found a way to squeeze "thin-skinned" into my joke.

 

[osagedr]

Got into reffing hockey at a relatively late age; love it! Will be getting into umping softball as well. Just a way to give back to the sports that have given me a lot.

Hockey ref...work your s$$ off during a game; really only exercise discretion on "tough" calls a few times per game.

Softball ump...def not as much cardio, but mentally you are exercising discretion on nearly every pitch. Can't wait to try!