Considering Giving it all up

[Andy]

Originally posted by azbigdawg
easy solution... Move to AZ..great training...great umpires....

I will say that we have more than our share of great umpires here in AZ, and especially the Phx area, (Darrel included, of course!) but I still see plenty of the same things that have been mentioned in this thread.

I have taken the stand that I will work to make myself a better umpire, and try to help any other umpire that wants help. It irritates the he** out of me to go to one of my daughter's HS games or league games and see umpires on the field that are just there to pass time or collect a check.

It's no wonder that most people think all umpires are idiots after watching some of these guys!

Yes, we do have great training opportunities here and access to one of the best umpires and umpire trainers in the world, but when only the same 15 - 20% of your umpire population takes advantage of the opportunities, it get disheartening.