[tmielke]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

While I can't tell you what to do, tmielke, it would be wise to think about what it means to do what you did: wilfully violate a rule for the sake of winning. It would also be wise to think about the fact that this is a 12U team, and doing what you did accomplished 4 things:

1 - The kids now believe you must win at all costs, even if it means violating rules, or
2 - Your decision was the correct one, and the kids now think this is the rule, and
3 - If the illegal sub got injured, you're now opened up to the possibility that a slick enough lawyer could argue that as an umpire, you should've known better, and you're responsible for her injuries.
4 - You've possibly now gained an ill reputation among other umpires in the area, some of which you may or may not call with. However, you'll probably face them again, and you've lost credibility with them.

Just food for thought, and that's all I'll say, coach.

Dave,

A youth coach placing to much importance on the win?

Although 2-4 are valid, I felt pretty convicted on number one. Caught up in the moment, I made the wrong decision. Fortunately #3 didn't happen. I can deal with #4. I am sure the girls were oblivious to the situation so no #2.

Tom