Umpire Rating Systems

[MGKBLUE]

Our high school has eveluation postcards that are given to the coaches before each game for completion and mailing to the board.

The cards are summarized and given back to you on a regular basis. In most cases, the ratings (on a scale of 5) are considered in light of the score and the coaches personality.

I like this system.

For consideration for post season, you are required to get at least 5 evaluation cards returned along with other critieria. (Passing the test, attending meetings)

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by MGKBLUE

Our high school has eveluation postcards that are given to the coaches before each game for completion and mailing to the board.

The cards are summarized and given back to you on a regular basis. In most cases, the ratings (on a scale of 5) are considered in light of the score and the coaches personality.

I like this system.

For consideration for post season, you are required to get at least 5 evaluation cards returned along with other critieria. (Passing the test, attending meetings)

I have often wondered about systems like this. How the heck does a coach know how to evaluate an umpire?? How many coaches know anything how mechanics that umpires use? To me, this sounds like a very flawed system from the get go. JMO, of course.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

I have often wondered about systems like this. How the heck does a coach know how to evaluate an umpire?? How many coaches know anything how mechanics that umpires use? To me, this sounds like a very flawed system from the get go. JMO, of course.

We used to have coaches mail in evaluation cards. It was worth next-to-nothing with respect to giving umpires solid feedback.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by argodad

We used to have coaches mail in evaluation cards. It was worth next-to-nothing with respect to giving umpires solid feedback.

This is true. I can sit down with a pile of coaches' evaluations and tell which team won the game.

I have no problem with a coach providing feedback, but not as a determining factor in assignments, regular or post season.