Quote:
|
Originally Posted by BigGuy
Since the umpires we use in my son's league are from the same association I belong to, I introduce myself as one.
|
Why?
What's the point behind your doing so? It serves no real purpose that I can think of. This practice is fairly common in most sports. And also fairly common is the reaction of most sports officials when they hear that tired old song; they think that "this goober is just doing that because he thinks that maybe I'll give him the close ones". All that you're doing is nothing but a poorly disguised effort at intimidation, and most experienced officials will recognize that immediately.
If, as you say, being an umpire has no bearing as to how you comport yourself as a coach, then why bother mentioning it? Just coach.