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Originally posted by Little Jimmy
Irish (Mike),
I know that in some areas NSA and ASA are never to be spoken in the same breath. And I never would play one off the other or even think about mentioning it to Bernie or others in his position. But the reality of things here is that there simply isn't very much ASA youth fastpitch to keep anyone busy. I go to the clinics because they're generally good and I do learn a lot, but unless I want to sit around thinking about fastpitch I need a different outlet.
This is probably better stated in a different thread, but I do grow weary of signing "I am an independent contractor" papers only to have some people think I should work exclusively for them. Rant off.
And by the way I did see the smiley face.
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At no time did I suggest that you work exclusively for any one organization.
Rant on!
However (bet you knew that was coming), I get tired of training umpires for ASA only to have them go off and help the competition to the point that when I need them, they are not available. And that includes NFHS. In this area, the Fed training exists of "these are the new rule changes and interpretations. Have a good season." Sure, these guys/gals have no problem sucking up FREE clinics and state school to make the $63-65 a game, but when I need them for ASA games, all I hear is, "I only work HS ball" as if they have become too good to go back and help the organization which trained them to get to the point of making the big bucks.
Rant off!
I'm not suggesting you fall into this category, but I hope you can understand the frustration.
[Edited by IRISHMAFIA on Mar 15th, 2006 at 08:00 AM]