UmpTalk Podcast

Umpiring is all about getting in position, doing the right thing, making the right call – but there are certain “Nevers” in umpiring that are important to learn as well.  This is certainly not a comprehensive list, but a great start to further conversation. Get full show notes at umptalk.com/3 Follow us on Twitter and Facebook /umptalk.

New to umpiring? Veteran? Looking to break into college ball? Looking to advance to the highest levels of college ball? You’ll get no greater expert at all of these than the Supervisor of Officials for the MIAA Conference (NCAA D-II) and also the Jayhawk Junior College Conference, Jon Browar.  Jon brings decades of experience as an umpire at the highest levels to our second episode of the podcast. He also bring his winning spirit and eagerness to pass along all he has learned to not only avoid mistakes, but be better because of it. We talk with Jon about his career in umpiring, working Adult League World Series games all the way to supervising weekend youth tournaments. Jon has some great advice for umpires looking to work at the next level – and what assigners are looking for. Full show notes at umptalk.com/2

So, you’ve been drafted out of the stands to be an umpire, or you are looking to step on the field for the first time as a part-time gig.  Welcome to Umpiring!! We’re going to have lots of advice for you on this website, but first, we need to ease you in slowly.  Here are 8 tips that all new umpires must know. Full show notes are available at www.umptalk.com