When an umpire becomes a coach

[Porch Dog]

Jumpmaster... The level of ball that I was coaching was C/D and is considered mid-lower level ball. I believe the quality of the officials was a result of their gravitating down to this level because they were unqualified to ump at a higher level. The AD was advised but chose to ignore it as he had used the individuals in the past and had them scheduled years in advance. As far as notifying the various associations I wasn't prepared to rock the boat that much. BTW there is some great C/D ball played in my area. We had poor umps because they where accepted by the various ADs year in and year out. I've since gotten back into umping. I, however, care how I am perceived and feel I owe my best to all concerned. I'm 57 years old and I know I'll never do the highest levels but I will continue to learn and work. Thanks, Porch Dog PS... a lot of the misconceptions coaches and fans have are perpetuated by bad umps