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Originally Posted by PWL
While I agree with what you said, I'll add one to the list. The so called "vets" do not want to get on the field and do the Freshmen/JV games because they feel it is beneath them. There are several Freshmen/JV tournaments at the first of the year. Now they will do a JV/Varsity DH with an experienced partner and that is about it. I don't even have a clue as to how they rate and evaluate umpires in our association. What they say and what they do are two different things from what I have seen. On the field training should fall on the the association, no excuses whatsoever.
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One thing we talked about was knowing your position and role in the group. I told the guys what I felt mine was. "I am here to help those that want help. I am not here to force my ways on anyone, because who and the hell am I, but if you have a question, I'll tell you how and why I do it. I have worked 6 HS games this year and on everone I have had my partner tell me what they wanted to work, because they may want to work on something or try something new, and I could help them do that if they like." Oddly the math has worked out, 3 plates and 3 bases.