quote:Originally posted by Will:quote:It begins with you attitude and assumptions
.... then came the creeping in of this confontational style. It is an opinion based on many years of experience. towards the end of my coaching tenure I had a young umpire tell me to get off his field. Where did he learn that?
I do agree with seeing more of the "creeping in of the confrontational style". Dad coachesof litle ball see how MLB/College coaches rant and they want to imitate. A portion of those coaches end up as asst's then head coaches in HS, with the same attitude.
Umpires, on the other hand, used to be more of the "Im sticking w/my call, right or wrong" attitude, but have moved toward the "get the call right" mindset, with more partner conferences, which is good for the sport. This, though, causes more coaches complaints about a call with the "ask your partner" comments that follow.
Will, should I judge ALL coaches by the way you act, right or wrong? Of course not. Then dont paint all of us due to 1 young umpires action in 1 game-- you are right about "Assumptions".