Texas Umpires

[d19softball]

In todays modern times it is hard to find people to come out and umpire. Yes you do have guys out there for the money. I try and not work with many of these guys but it happens. Many of the umpires I work with also take the time for the clinics and training. I am always open to any questions or rule interpretations that you may have. I have tried to recruit young talent but many guys do not want to come out due to unruly fans. Not all just some. So hey if you are in central texas and want to ump give me a buzz.

Raul

[slapper]

In todays modern times it is hard to find people to come out and umpire. Yes you do have guys out there for the money. I try and not work with many of these guys but it happens. Many of the umpires I work with also take the time for the clinics and training. I am always open to any questions or rule interpretations that you may have. I have tried to recruit young talent but many guys do not want to come out due to unruly fans. Not all just some. So hey if you are in central texas and want to ump give me a buzz.

Raul

Raul,

I understand that you are limited to a few good umps to choose from and I am in no shape to be a good umpire. Can good umpires be recruited from Austin, Waco Houston or Dallas for Central TX tournaments? What would it take? Maybe if the ones who do not act right had no work they would get better or quit. Maybe new one would come in because unruly fans/coaches wouldn't be the norm with better umps. I feel your pain, but as I stated in an earlier post the good umps must also help police their own. It may not be your fault but it is your problem.
I don't mind paying more if it will help the cause, but I do not feel like I am getting what I pay for most of the time in San Marcos/Seguin/ New Braunfels. I was at a tournament in East TX last year that charged $30.00 and at first I thought this is crazy but I never saw anything but hustle the whole weekend. I even comented to the TD about how geat it was and he it was the norm.

[d19softball]

In todays modern times it is hard to find people to come out and umpire. Yes you do have guys out there for the money. I try and not work with many of these guys but it happens. Many of the umpires I work with also take the time for the clinics and training. I am always open to any questions or rule interpretations that you may have. I have tried to recruit young talent but many guys do not want to come out due to unruly fans. Not all just some. So hey if you are in central texas and want to ump give me a buzz.

Raul

Raul,

I understand that you are limited to a few good umps to choose from and I am in no shape to be a good umpire. Can good umpires be recruited from Austin, Waco Houston or Dallas for Central TX tournaments? What would it take? Maybe if the ones who do not act right had no work they would get better or quit. Maybe new one would come in because unruly fans/coaches wouldn't be the norm with better umps. I feel your pain, but as I stated in an earlier post the good umps must also help police their own. It may not be your fault but it is your problem.
I don't mind paying more if it will help the cause, but I do not feel like I am getting what I pay for most of the time in San Marcos/Seguin/ New Braunfels. I was at a tournament in East TX last year that charged $30.00 and at first I thought this is crazy but I never saw anything but hustle the whole weekend. I even comented to the TD about how geat it was and he it was the norm.

Slapper
I am trying with my group but bringing in umps who have to travel per say from over 100 miles want me to go into my pocket and pay for a room. I have and am willing to use different more experienced umpires who are in it for the game. The change is slow but is working. Thanks for the input and concern hope to see ya on the diamond.


Raul