Indiana coaches needed??

[JennSoftball99]

Hi!

My name is Jenn, I've been an advanced player for Griffith Girls Softball Inc. for over 10 years now! I'd really like to get a foot in the door as a coach. I'm now almost 22 still playing fast pitch, but my knowledge and skills of the game could be best used off the field now. I'd love to coach an elite traveling team, and if any one knows any teams or managers that would be interest please send them my way! Thanks


~Jenn~

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[Striker991]

If you really intend to start coaching, please take advantage of the various rules clinics and umpire clinics in your area. Based on your knowledge of the Infield Fly Rule, it would benefit you greatly.

[alabamabluezebra]

She already has enough knowledge of the rules to coach.

A quick story.

I managed an 8U team the year before I started umpiring. I was issued a rulebook but never really read it. I was truly a rules idiot and the umpires probably cringed when my team played. The next year I decided to umpire because I knew I could do a better job than the existing umpires. I took the open book test and felt like a fool. I discovered all my rule mistakes from the previous year. The first year was very humbling. I nearly quit that first year due to the grief I received from coaches and fans. One of my fellow umpires got me involved with HS football and I was hooked. I officiate year round now and I love it. Most people don't understand the enjoyment we get from this avocation. One negative aspect of being an official is I spent more time watching officials during any game I attend or trying to educate fans of their misconceptions.

[kellerumps]

Jenn,

We will all be more than happy to answer your rules/umpiring questions. However, your coaching questions should not be asked here.