How about an opinion:

[njdevs00cup]

I would welcome the input and don't mind being critqued (much different than being yelled at from the bench). I've attended camps and been evaluated by minor league and college umpires. The best part of the evaluation is that they picked up on things I didn't necessarily realize I was doing incorrectly or could be doing better. An evaluation from a coaches perspective would make for interesting reading. Just my two cents!

[MD Longhorn]

If, as T said, we are BUILDING a system of evaluation for umpires, NO, I would not want to take coaches' opinions or input into account. I understand the political necessity of ASKING for their opinion (and I like Rut's thought of rating instead of evaluating... although I think ranking might be better)... but often an umpire that is well liked is not a good umpire. I can't tell you how many times I've walked onto a high school field with Country Bob, who said hey howdy hello to most coaches (by name) and the occasional fan, had a boisterous plate conference, and then tries to award 1 plus 1, or doesn't call obstruction "because they don't like it when you do".

If I am BUILDING a system, I'd begin with the premise that we have enough umpires and evaluators that we can pay them to watch other umpires. I'd have partners anonymously evaluating partners, and ensure that everyone was seen and rated enough that a bad game isn't the end for someone, and the tendencies of the reviewer get averaged out over time.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by njdevs00cup

I would welcome the input and don't mind being critqued (much different than being yelled at from the bench). I've attended camps and been evaluated by minor league and college umpires. The best part of the evaluation is that they picked up on things I didn't necessarily realize I was doing incorrectly or could be doing better. An evaluation from a coaches perspective would make for interesting reading. Just my two cents!

They might be able to point out what you are doing, but do they have the knowledge to correct it. And evaluation should only come from people that have an extensive understanding of mechanics and procedures, not just giving an opinion as to what they do not like or what they like. Or if they tell you that you are doing something wrong, are they able to give you why you were wrong?

Peace