Umpire goals?

[Justme]

Baseball is my hobby. I umpire because I enjoy doing it. I have only two baseball goals - - (1) Give 110%.

In order to do that:

1. I study the rule book, case book and other interps to help me understand how to apply the rules.

2. I attend every clinic I can find.

3. I occasionally have one of my kids or my wife film me working (both plate & bases). Plate work I look at my timing, strike zone, looking for head movement, mechanics, and looking at my positioning. On the bases I look at my positioning, timing and mechanics

4. I work out each day & put in 3-6 miles running with my dog to stay in shape. I'm semi-retired and have a lot of time on my hands.

6. I work as many games as I can, regardless of level. These late days of my umpiring career I work Babe Ruth baseball, Adult League baseball, HS baseball, HS softball, ASA softball, & even Adult slow pitch softball. I'm doing something everyday and have to turn down games.

5. I donate 100% of the money I earn, less equipment purchases, to charity.

Goal #2 - - Keep doing what I'm doing for as long as I can.