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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
My experience is that they don't remember the situation you want to talk about after the game; strike while the memory is fresh.
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Absolutely! Meet every half inning even if there was nothing wrong. Do not hold back, but do not expect instant adjustments. Prioritize the issues and let them know if something needs to be changed immediately. Otherwise, just throw stuff at them, do not talk down to them, relate stories that make umpires seem human, not supermen making every call correctly.
I will often start the pregame with, "I'm going to throw a lot of stuff at you on the run. Just think about it store that info away in the back of your brain. If you have a question, make that the first thing out of your mouth when we get together."
I will take an extra minute to address something this must be handled immediately. I'd rather tick off a team rather than place an umpire in a position where doing the wrong thing has some idiot in his/her face and I never see them again.
And don't ever, EVER makes excuses to the players or coach. BB, that 16 yo rookie probably got more out of you standing with and for her with that coach than she would have if you tried to talk her out of the call. Good job.