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[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Steve,

Is that routine in GA? Around here, the umpires are often the last one's asked about anything.

I am happy to say that umpires (at least several of us) have a strong influence in GHSA softball. The deputy director with softball responsibility has allowed a group willing to step up and help administer the umpire program (establish training requirements, run camps, rules clinics, write our own test, evaluate and rate umpires for postseason play, etc.) a great deal of input; as long as he has the final word, and we show improvement in the program, he has been very supportive.

Other than the deputy director himself, I would have to say that three or four umpires are the next most influential people in GHSA softball.