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One goal is to stay in the game. I love this game. Played it, coached it, organized it, and called it.
Each aspect has it's own rewards.
Another goal, that I have always strive to maintain, is that the kids come first. I could care less about any coach, fan or administrator's feelings over a call.
I want to get the call right. Because these kids only come this way once. And I have my personal pride to do my best.
Maybe I put too much pressure upon myself. When I complete a game I will go over calls and non calls. It's good for me to review each game with another ump. Of course there are some that could care less about reviewing.
I came here to read about situations that occur to other umps and to learn. I have learned a few things and plan on applying that knowledge when the situation calls for it.
I too have a secondary goal of financial. It is pretty good money and I have taken vacations the past two years to Wyoming for Antelope hunting and to The Carolinas for golfing. My umpiring provide me the extra funds for those wonderful trips.
Not everyone is cut out for umpiring. As I'm sure most here know that. To be able to stand and not flinch behind that plate while a 80 to 90 mile an hour fast ball hits short.
Or take one straight from the bat to the face, arms and shoulders. And then to continue on as nothing had happened, takes a special person.
I haven't taken one to the couch yet!
Truly I enjoy the game.
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