Thursday, March 3, 2011

As if I didn't have enough going on in my life . . . .

I really do enjoy working with youth, it inspires me to be better. And that is probably the main reason why I will be adding "Certified SUA Umpire" to my repertoire. Our good friend Steve Lawson has umpired for YEARS!!!! He started officiating in high school and has even officiated college softball games. He is VERY GOOD at what he does.

Steve convinced me to become certified as an umpire in order to help out the community and help some youth. It does "pay" but not enough to be considered "an income". There is training that we undergo at least 2 times/week with no pay, so, yeah, you don't do this for the money.

Needless to say, I will probably get some of this

And yes, I'll admit, I might do a little of this


Nevertheless, I am excited for this opportunity. I don't plan on changing professions (even though MLB umpires make around $300,000/year), but this will be a good opportunity for me to learn (I have to read and understand the 50 page rule book. I even have to memorize about half of it and take tests for the certification) and grow and work with youth.

Wish me luck!!!!!

5 comments:

steve lawson said...

...and the pile of green beans...man, they are somethin' else.

steveo said...

awe geez...i forgot about the cheez-its...yes sir: a pile of green beans and a half box of cheez-its, sauteed in spinach cattail oils...OH MAN!!!!! Brunch of Champions!!! Bring on the mayonaise...we gonna have a feast today!

Olivia Carter said...

Russs!!!!!!!! This is so exciting! Can't wait to hear all about it- talk about combining something you love with service to the community! I LOVE IT!

reddladybug said...

Awesome! I can totally see you enjoying that! :)

April Carter said...

I can just see you making the calls now! Good job!