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Originally Posted by SethPDX

Asking him, "Did you have a nice run?" sounds like bating, which is something to be avoided.

Arguments happen, even arguments about judgement calls. Handling coaches is part of your job. By now I have had so many come out to me that I can predict when they're coming and how I am going to handle the situation. I don't even get irritated or frustrated with them very much anymore because I know this is just another part of the game I have to take care of. A difficult part, but one I have to do well because umpiring is as much about handling people as rules and mechanics.

Well put Seth. I tell people all the time, the training I have received over the years being an official, has helped me so much in real life with dealing with stress related and difficult situations on the job. Such as observing the situation completely before making rush to judgement decisions. Dealing with hot heads and numerous other situations.

In todays society it is very common for major corporations to send their managers to training on how to handle subordinates. And they pay BIG Bucks for it too. I think if they forced them to become officials in sporting events, they would get a whole lot more training, for a far cheaper cost.

I am positive that in time, and as CC6 matures, it will dawn on him one day, what we are trying to tell him. If not, he has a long difficult road ahead as an official.