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Originally posted by David B
Let's see, you've done HS and college ball, and now you're working with 9 year olds - something kind of strange in those words or either you are just one of those who does it only for the money.
I don't have the patience to put up with the parents and I don't like the idea of getting hit every other pitch for $35.
Thanks
David
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David,
As one who has done, and still does, HS and college during the spring, yet almost exclusively does only small field ball during the summer, let me assure you it is not for the money. It is for the kids. Those who are in it only for the money are on the big field because the pay is better.
My two purposes in umpiring summer ball is to work with the younger umpires and reign in the out-of-control coaches. I find the game, once the coaches either understand their role in the game or are gone, a refreshing break from the attitudes found in the older kids.
This year, I worked a HS sectional in mid-May, then did not work another big field game until late June, and only worked them to get ready for the tournaments which started last week.
I get $20 or $25 per game depending on the league. That does not come out to much per hour, but I would not trade the joy of working with the young kids and beginning umpires for all of the $40 games in the world.