New to Umpiring New to Site South Georgia

[newump019]

Hello everyone

 

I guess you could say I have moved over from the dark side as I was/am a high school baseball coach who is now an umpire. I have enjoyed the site and the information shared. I look forward to improving my skills as an umpire which should not be to hard to do since I have no skill at present besides playing and coaching the game for 45 years. I was never a coach who badgered the umpires so please be gentle in the blood letting if I ask a stupid question. I have called a couple of MS games and one each JV and Varsity, as well as numerous youth games. I feel comfortable as the PU, not saying Im any good, but I have no clue as to the footwork and positioning in the field which is what brought me to the site. I have worked with several of our better umpires and they have been great in offering advice.  We use NFHS rules. Hope yall have a great day and take it easy on the newbie. ill probably stay quite as I believe the best way to learn is to listen, but maybe occasionally I can offer something to the conversations that will allow yall the opportunity to laugh and know that coaches really are as dumb as they look. 

[KenBAZ]

Welcome, feel free to jump right in. Many of us have coaching experience. It may help you with game management.

[Majordave]

Welcome. Don't be shy. Ask questions. Many umpires can benefit from hearing the perspective of a higher level coach. Glad to have you aboard.

[Ump29]

Welcome

[JaxRolo]

Hola

[chadozee]

Welcome!  Several of us are former/current coaches.  Have a blast on the site!!

[Magic]

Welcome

Games worked 17

[JaxRolo]

Hello everyone

I guess you could say I have moved over from the dark side as I was/am a high school baseball coach who is now an umpire. I have enjoyed the site and the information shared. I look forward to improving my skills as an umpire which should not be to hard to do since I have no skill at present besides playing and coaching the game for 45 years. I was never a coach who badgered the umpires so please be gentle in the blood letting if I ask a stupid question. I have called a couple of MS games and one each JV and Varsity, as well as numerous youth games. I feel comfortable as the PU, not saying Im any good, but I have no clue as to the footwork and positioning in the field which is what brought me to the site. I have worked with several of our better umpires and they have been great in offering advice. We use NFHS rules. Hope yall have a great day and take it easy on the newbie. ill probably stay quite as I believe the best way to learn is to listen, but maybe occasionally I can offer something to the conversations that will allow yall the opportunity to laugh and know that coaches really are as dumb as they look.

Where in Georgia?

[Stan W.]

welcome to the site!

[labguy1971]

Welcome fellow Georgian!!!  I live in Harlem, GA near Augusta.