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Start with making an apperance at the pre-season coach's meeting. Introduce yourself, talk about what will be different this year.
Obviously, get rid of the kid umps... I was once one, and owe that league credit and thanks for the opportunity, but now during regular season, occassionally there is a kid ump and its just not even worth it.
Tell the coaches that this year, adult certified umpires will do the games. Tell them that these are the guys who do the AAU, the Legion, (whatever you have in your area). Rules and ejections will be enforced, reported and dealt with by the league.
Go over some POE's that you want to try to get out of this league that the coach's do. Go over the things in the Dixie rulebook that normally give the most confusion (make sure your umpires are told about these things as well).
Monitor the league closely and make it known you will be an active and proactive UIC. Be at the field some if you can, to observe. Before long, the coaches will get to know you, and will be glad with the pro job you are doing for them.
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