My First Ejection ...

[Al]

Originally Posted by mcrowder

Well, I'll answer that last part.

When you eject - regardless of what the rules say regarding further action - you are ejecting for THAT game. Even though there are rules in place dictating that he is gone for the next, the umpire should not even bring that up. "Coach, you're gone." is enough.

Then, since you did not mention anything about his next game, the whole thing about whether he is out of the next game or not is out of your hands - thus, if the admin felt he learned his lesson and could come back (debateable, but at 8U I'd err on the side of the kids too), it is no disrespect to your authority at all.

Back to the him opening his mouth wide nonsense... it doesn't matter what you said or meant. His action was basically him saying FU to you, and flaunting your authority. Regardless of your exact words or intent - he should be tossed for that alone (ESPECIALLY at younger ages).

Mcrowder,

I should be paying for this advice and instruction. I'm serious! You guys are doing a really good thing to be sharing your knowledge and experiences with those that are still very green, but desire to get it right in every way. I have learned a lot in the last few games that I may have continued to do wrong for a long time, even with keeping my nose in the rule book. I'll tell ya what I am amazed just how many things there are to learn; and how to apply, as well. I know you, and many others, really love this game and that's why you take the time to help improve the officiating that goes on on thousands of fields. It really makes a difference that you guys may never get to see live, but if there are a lot of umpires like myself I can tell you the game is improved because of your sharing what you learned. Must hurry out the door... Thank you sir! ...Al