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After thinking about this subject for a bit, and realizing that I will age beyond the game, ideally I will give up the game when I am dead. I have such a passion for umpiring that I hope that I can help other umpires attain their goals long after I am done on the diamond. In my area, it seems that there is a total lack of developing new talent. Politics seem to play a major role where guys are worried about losing out to up and coming umpires. I have never been a politic guy, which has been a detrement to my career, but the game will be here after I am gone and there will always be a need for umpires. At this stage, I am not the best umpire, but I know I can teach you how to be the best umpire, if not direct you how to be the best umpire, at the amateur level. Like the adage goes, do as I say, not as I do. Although I have had a run in or two with Tim C. on forums such as this, I respect what he has done on the field while never witnessing it. He will do more now, since he is out of the game, on a broader scope than he did while working in Oregon, as a teacher, writer and correspondent for the betterment of the umpireing community. As a guy from Nebraska, there are very few things I want to do in my lifetime: such as, have a drink with Dean Martin, smoke a dooby with Kieth Richards and umpire a game with Tim Christensen. Sloppy I know, but I hope that I have the ability to help others long after I am unable to perform my duties as an on field umpire. Keep the passion, teach with passion.
Troy
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