Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments.

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become personal, profane, or violent, they have crossed the line and must be dealt with accordingly.

When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to try umpiring. There was a Little League tournament coming up and he needed more umpires than he had.

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our training. To really maximize your potential as an umpire, you need to get a solid foundation as soon as you can.

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up.

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.