Cape Fear Officials Association
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Transcript of Cape Fear Officials Association
Plate man should contact partner(s) in advance.
Confirm times of arrival and traveling plans, if necessary.
Coordinate proper uniforms with partner(s).
Arrive on time
Come with a clear head and “positive mental attitude
Wear a clean , well-fitting uniform
Give your partners the impression – this is “the place” you want to be
Good partners lead or participate in
Pre-game conferences
Good Pre-game conferences set the
proper tone
They establish trust and teamwork
among partners
Good Partners:Are in good physical condition
Hustle, at all times, on the field
Stay focused and have good field
awareness
Support and encourage partners
Communicate, verbally and non-verbally,
throughout your game
Good Partners:
Exhibit good people/communication
skills
Exude confidence
Issues, with respect to behavior
and/or unsporting acts, are not
ignored
Being firm but fair is an expectation
TCB – Take Care of Business
Good Partners:
Consistently use proper NFHS
mechanics
Maintain proper field positions
Use a strong and clear voice
Alert partners to potential plays via
signals
Consistently make good eye contact
Good Partners:
Are TEAM players
Know their calling area
responsibilities
Make calls in their areas
Help out in unusual situations
Are ready to help on checked swings
and fouls balls off of the batter
Good Partners:
ALWAYS back their partners on the
field, even though you may disagree
Never undermine your partner in front
of a coach or player
Never let a player or coach disparage or
denigrate their partners – TCB*
Good Partners:Sometimes have to “take one for the team”
Help out if your partner is struggling
If you are the “veteran” and something out of the
ordinary occurs, step in and help
Listen/talk to coaches, take some of the “heat”
If your partner is younger/inexperienced -
encourage him
Let him know you are there to help if needed
Good Partners: Participate in a Post-game conference
Reflect on the game – if you could, would you do
anything different?
How do each of you feel about your game?
Were or are there any rules questions?
Did you manage the game well?
Problems/situations - how were they handled?
Great time for veterans to help/mentor
newer/inexperienced officials.
Remember -
Any Joe Blow can call Balls & Safes – It
takes an UMPIRE to call Strikes & Outs!
Call them!
Keep your game moving!
Always remember there are three
(3)
teams on the field
Leave as a crew - NEVER leave a
partner stranded
Just like when you were playing,
always watch out for your
teammates