Are You Managing the Game or is the Game Managing You? David Wiley SEC and Big XII Baseball Umpire

Who is This Guy and How Long is He Going to Talk?

What We Care About What we are wearing? How long will it take? How much are we making? Is a breakfast coupon included?

Game Management: Before the Contest

Before the Contest Double-checking game schedule Partner contact Early arrival (Don’t be “that” person) Solid pre-game No cell phones!!! Remember: Every “mistake” is now recorded and posted electronically

Game Management: During the Contest

During the Contest Walk with a purpose Approachable, but not too friendly Deescalate arguments/conflict Manage with body language Manage with hustle Manage with appropriate/professional language (i.e. NO profanity) Use game savvy to establish command of the game Leave ASAP without comment or contact with anyone

Appearances are Everything!!

Game Management: After the Contest

After the Contest Good post-game to improve Ask for critical feedback (lose your ego) Listen more/talk less One-hour limit to discuss game Stay off social media Stay off your cell phone Stay out of the bar

Life Management

Don’t Overestimate Our Importance This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Don’t Overestimate Our Importance

Worry About Your “Circle of Dirt”

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Be Happy for Others’ Accomplishments

Make Lifelong Friends Through this “Hobby”

Don’t Miss Important Life Events to Officiate

Don’t Lose Your Job Over Officiating!! This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Don’t Lose Your Job Over Officiating!!

Officiating Should be an Important Part of Your Life, but It Shouldn’t be Your Entire Life

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