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Are You Managing the Game or is the Game Managing You?

Learn essential strategies for effectively managing the game as an umpire, before, during, and after the contest. Discover how to establish command, handle conflicts, seek feedback, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Practical tips for professional growth in the world of officiating.

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Are You Managing the Game or is the Game Managing You?

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  1. Are You Managing the Game or is the Game Managing You? David Wiley SEC and Big XII Baseball Umpire

  2. Who is This Guy and How Long is He Going to Talk?

  3. What We Care About What we are wearing? How long will it take? How much are we making? Is a breakfast coupon included?

  4. Game Management: Before the Contest

  5. Before the Contest • Double-checking game schedule • Partner contact • Early arrival (Don’t be “that” person) • Solid pre-game • No cell phones!!! • Remember: Every “mistake” is now recorded and posted electronically

  6. Game Management: During the Contest

  7. During the Contest • Walk with a purpose • Approachable, but not too friendly • Deescalate arguments/conflict • Manage with body language • Manage with hustle • Manage with appropriate/professional language (i.e. NO profanity) • Use game savvy to establish command of the game • Leave ASAP without comment or contact with anyone

  8. Appearances are Everything!!

  9. Game Management: After the Contest

  10. After the Contest • Good post-game to improve • Ask for critical feedback (lose your ego) • Listen more/talk less • One-hour limit to discuss game • Stay off social media • Stay off your cell phone • Stay out of the bar

  11. Life Management

  12. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Don’t Overestimate Our Importance

  13. Worry About Your “Circle of Dirt”

  14. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Be a Good Partner/Locker Room Guy

  15. Be Happy for Others’ Accomplishments

  16. Make Lifelong Friends Through this “Hobby”

  17. Don’t Miss Important Life Events to Officiate

  18. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Don’t Lose Your Job Over Officiating!!

  19. Officiating Should be an Important Part of Your Life, but It Shouldn’t be Your Entire Life

  20. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC Thank You for Your Attention and I Hope You Find Today a Rewarding Experience

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