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And what was the original question posed in this thread? Something about a new guy seeking advice...
-Join an organization.
-Go to the meetings.
-Pay attention.
-Go to several clinics.
-Pay attention.
-Practice. In your room. On the field. In the gym.
-Start asking questions of experienced umpires about gear, mechanics, rules, plays, and getting along with coaches, players, fans, game and league supervisors, and umpires.
-Read all of the "case" books you can get your hands on.
-Read the appropriate rule books as well.
-Go to games and watch the umpires - how they work as a crew as well as individual performance. Look how they dress as well. Watch how they talk with coaches and players and partners.
-Get out there and do it. Falldown, get up. Learn from your mistakes, the mistakes of your partners, and the weird plays you'll see.
-Don't be afraid to answer reasonable questions from coaches and players, BUT DON'T CHIT-CHAT WITH ANYONE!
-Go back and continue to read the books, manuals, case plays, and rules. Once stuff happens to you on the field some of that stuff will take on a whole new light.
-Go to a professional umpire school if you have a real desire to "improve and move".
-Remember, even if you are new, you are already better than some other umpires. You'll also never be as good as some others, no matter how hard you work. Stay humble.
-Work, work, work.
-HAVE FUN!!!!
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