High level game management for less experienced umpires

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by cc6

How does a young umpire convey respect to game participants who have been in baseball much longer than they have, while at the same time being assertive and ensuring that they too are treated with respect?

Speak politely, speak confidently, speak truthfully, speak very little.

It helps to know the rules, mechanics and nuances of the game, dress appropriately, hustle and make good calls.

How should an umpire who has not been in baseball for very long address a veteran player or manager and have them refrain from doing something (such as arguing balls and strikes, acting out a play, using extreme hand gestures when arguing, prolonging the argument, etc.)?

See above.

Coaches/managers are going to these things. You canot always prevent it. Some will act this way when they see an umpire for the first time or two, no matter their age. When they do not take the opportunity you provide to desist, toss them.

How would the method they use differ from what they might do when interacting with someone who hasn’t been in baseball for as long a time?

It shouldn't.

How should a young umpire refer to a much older manager- by first name, Mr., Sir, coach, skip, etc.?

Depending on the level, start with Skip or coach until they introduce themselves, then ask them. "Hello, skip, I'm Carl, please to be working your game today. "Hello Carl, I'm Don." "Would you prefer I call you Skip, or Don?"

How about ejections? An ejection is a statement of authority, so should the less experienced umpire give the veteran participant more leeway before ejecting?

Bullsh!t. An ejection is a mangaement tool used as a last resort to prevent someone from continuing to interfere with the honest, legal continuation of the game or your ability to see that same is accommplished. It is something managers/coaches earn and something for which some of them actualliy strive.

If you start out thinking that it is a display of authority, you're going to have problems, and justifiably so.