Umpires Authority

[Andy]

Originally Posted by coach2535

Umpires have authority from the moment they step on the field until they leave the property.

Basically this is all I needed, although all comments are appreciated and warranted. Sometimes, as in this case, people must be reminded that coaching is a priviledge. T-ball is extremely problematic, as every parent, and parent coach thinks there kid is the next Chipper Jones. As the most troublesome league, it is usually our youngest and most inexperienced umpires that get these assignments. Unfortunately some coaches will take advantage of this and attempt to intimidate these young umpires. This is where I step in, and trust me all, these guys have, and will continue to get booted.

For the love of the game.

Coach - you may have already figured this out, but T-Ball is most coaches and parents first exposure to organized sports for their kids. the only "role models" they have on how to behave come from watching MLB on TV and seeing managers rushing the field and kicking dirt on umpires. If that's how its done in the big leagues, its good for the T-ball league. My experience has been that as the kids start to get older and move up the league ranks, the parents and coaches behavior somewhat mellows.