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Originally Posted by SWFLguy
I'm happy with becoming a spectator. I hear you about trying to teach new umpires. Too many never seem to improve nor even care about it. Then they wonder why they don't get the "better" games.
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I turn 65 in October and I feel my age.
While I still do Varsity softball-- which is not very demanding in NYC-- I work with young umpires as an instructor and as a mentor during the baseball season at my local league.
We work 10 and 12U where the skill level is not that good and I do the plate until they feel comfortable to come off the bases and put on the gear.
Keeps me in the game while helping out the local youth and our facility.
And these kids really do want to learn and improve.