Arguing

[mandotheman]

Originally Posted by ctblu40

I can see your point. But (you had to know that was coming), how do you handle the coaches that you don't really know?

For instance, in CT during State Playoffs, there comes a time when umpires are not permitted to work the games that include schools from their regular season area. Therefore, many umpires are walking into a very intense game and they have either never met, or barely know the coaches.

How does an umpire let these coaches know that (s)he is not willing to discuss judgement calls?

Just quoting on handling coaches you dont know in high ranking games. (state playoffs) First the coaches know that you are qualified to do the games and yes they are going to try you. If you as an umpire know your job and have confidence in yourself, then you shouldn't have a problem. In my pregame meetings I let the coaches know how we are going to handle the game. This includes balls and strikes and judgement calls...lets play ball