USA SOFTBALL OF MASSACHUSETTS
JO YOUTH UMPIRE TRAINING
YOUTH AGES 14-17 (WILL CONSIDER 13 Y/O)
Parent/Guardian Information Session
Dates:
Sunday, March 28, 2021 - 7PM
Tuesday, March 30, 2021- 7PM *30 Minutes*
TRAINING CURRICULUM
• USA Softball; Mission, Values, Purpose
• Getting Started: Training and Signing Up
• Why Umpire?
• Player to Umpire Transition
• Game Environment/ Management
• Presentation, Confidence, Assertiveness
• Rule Application, Mechanics, Positioning
• Handling Difficult Situations, De-Escalation
• Working with a Partner, Working Alone
• Worst Case Scenarios; Best Case Scenarios
• Resources & Support Available to Youth
PURPOSE
• Strengthen Junior Umpire Programming
• Provide Opportunities for Youth Leadership
• Promote Excellence in Softball
CONTACT THE FACILITATORS
Grace Williams
USA Softball of Massachusetts Assistant Umpire-in-Chief JO Umpire Program Williams.grace.anne@gmail.com
Dianne Weissbach
USA Softball of Massachusetts Umpire- in-Chief JO Umpire Program Dweissbach61@gmail.com
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