My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing.

Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential problem situations before they materialize. It all boils down to paying attention to details.

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work.

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

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.

Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor leagues must attend one of the two umpire schools sanctioned by Major League Baseball.

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series.