1. I love all of your videos 2. I'm with Rick....this may be your best content yet. I'm a relatively new umpire & just excited to get Sweet 16 GHSA and Final 4 (GIAA) last year. I religiously watch your videos pre/during season. Looks like I need to add a new podcast for my drives.
Patrick, you are wise beyond your years. Great video, with great things for everyone to think about.........not only as an umpire, but in life in general.
Thanks, Patrick. You do a lot of great presentations (videos, podcasts, etc), but this may be your best yet. This should be part of every association's training next pre-seson.
At the end of the day we are grown adults & (I can only speak for myself)we can’t assume that we’re entitled to anything.My approach is to do my job,give it my best,look to improve.If I’m chosen so be it if not I’m happy for those who made,because we’re never gonna understand the whole process regardless.
Patrick, I understand the general sentiment. However, it is fair to be concerned about whether assignments are based on merit or nepotism, especially given that the ranking system is ambiguous and non-transparent. As leadership, you do have a responsibility to justify the system that you use.
It's fair. But if your sole focus is on the human element of assigning games and comparing yourself against others, you are robbing yourself of the real joy of officiating. There will never be a perfect system. So don't focus everything on playoffs. Focus on every game and you'll have a much more enjoyable season and life!
Love this. I just sent the link to everyone in our association. Thank you. for all you do. From eastern NC.
It's so important for everyone!
What part of eastern NC?
1. I love all of your videos
2. I'm with Rick....this may be your best content yet.
I'm a relatively new umpire & just excited to get Sweet 16 GHSA and Final 4 (GIAA) last year. I religiously watch your videos pre/during season. Looks like I need to add a new podcast for my drives.
Patrick, you are wise beyond your years. Great video, with great things for everyone to think about.........not only as an umpire, but in life in general.
Thank Jerry for helping to open my eyes!
Wow, thanks Patrick. Appreciate the radical candor. Our growth is directly related to how much truth we can digest.
Thanks, Patrick. You do a lot of great presentations (videos, podcasts, etc), but this may be your best yet. This should be part of every association's training next pre-seson.
It's so important to keeping our team in a positive mindset!
Great thoughts on umpiring. I’m guilty of a couple of these and will do better next year!
Always growing and improving!
Great advise.
At the end of the day we are grown adults & (I can only speak for myself)we can’t assume that we’re entitled to anything.My approach is to do my job,give it my best,look to improve.If I’m chosen so be it if not I’m happy for those who made,because we’re never gonna understand the whole process regardless.
Bravo!
Thanks for watching and supporting. It's a very important message to share!
Patrick, I understand the general sentiment. However, it is fair to be concerned about whether assignments are based on merit or nepotism, especially given that the ranking system is ambiguous and non-transparent. As leadership, you do have a responsibility to justify the system that you use.
It's fair. But if your sole focus is on the human element of assigning games and comparing yourself against others, you are robbing yourself of the real joy of officiating.
There will never be a perfect system. So don't focus everything on playoffs. Focus on every game and you'll have a much more enjoyable season and life!