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Originally Posted by Corndog89
Wow! What a wonderful role model and mentor (the R, not you, Tex) 
I started calling softball in college and quit after 1/2 season because 2-3 of the "top" umps in that association were just like that guy...it was nooooooo fun. Good on ya, Tex, for talking with the new guy and giving him positive, useful feedback! |
I know what you mean, I had some of those guys myself when I first started. I promised that I would never do those types of things to a younger official. As a matter of fact, I started working youth basetball this year with my 15 year old son, teaching him the ropes. He's already proving to be a good official with his knowlege and understanding of the rules.
When I first started, I had the dream to become a D-1 official. Then family and career got in the way. Maybe, just maybe someday my son can travel down that road.
Memo to older guys, help teach younger officials, don't berate them. There is such a shortage of officials as it is, we certainly don't need this type of behavior.