Daughter wants to umpire

[Dukat]

Originally posted by Skahtboi
Am I the only person on this board who started umpiring as an old fart? (That is, someone over 21).

Nope, I’m with you there. I started as a coach and came to the boards and made an a$$ of myself as a coach and got put in my place a few times by many of you and then after my daughter went into HS ball and I wasn’t coaching anymore decided to be an Ump at 32. 1 year in and I can say I am glad I made the move and also glad I didn't let you scary guys run me off early Although I do believe I was a tad more respectful as a coach on the umpire's boards than a few of the coaches on the other boards which shall remain nameless. But with all that said I believe my times on the boards have definitely made me a better ump and as a newer ump here I can say if I had any advice to give to a new ump, like your daughter, would be lurk here and on the other umpire boards and soak in all you can.