06/09/2024
So I did a thing....It's time for major changes. Welcome to STRIKE OUT! This page will concentrate on calling out Bad Behavior and exposing organizations that allow this to occur!
Our slogan is
Umpires have had enough across the country and they retire, walk away, or take matters into their own hands. There are pages out there dedicated to Umpire Bashing. Someone needs to say enough is enough, and that is what I intend to do, and attempt to do so, on a National Level.
I will also host Vlogs with guests to discuss solutions to this epidemic.
LIKE THIS PAGE to join the mission!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560536797458
Strike Out Group
Strike Out is a group that supports Umpires.
04/24/2024
If you love supporting officials and the organizations that support them AND also love the opportunity bid on and win some really cool swag, autographs, and experiences, you should check out the UMPS CARE Charities and SOC (Sports Officials Care) auctions taking place on the MLB.com site RIGHT NOW. The auction closes on Wednesday, May 1 at 10 PM EDT, and new items will be added throughout the duration of the auction.
Support officials and future officials, support the community events they participate in, and get cool stuff! Sounds like a winning combination to me!
UmpsCare Auction: https://www.mlb.com/official.../umpires/umpires-care
Sports Officials Care Auction: https://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/allAuction.action?sid=1101001&promoGroupList%5b0%5d.strValue1=2024UMPSSOC&rc=25&_gl=1*1jxzgsj*_gcl_au*MTUzNTk4MzU4Ny4xNzEzOTY1MjQz
Official MLB Auctions: Authenticated Memorabilia | MLB Auctions
Bid on or buy AUTHENTICATED, autographed MLB memorabilia from the official, online auction site of Major League Baseball
01/16/2024
Spring Forum – 2024
Behind The Flag 3rd Annual Football Official’s Spring Forum 2024 Dates – April 19-20, 2023 Location – Albuquerque, NM Cost – $150 Register at CampPROS Behind…
01/10/2024
The registration link for the Behind The Flag 2024 Spring Football Officials Forum is open and spots are filling up.
The forum will take place on Friday/Saturday April 19-20, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.
Register @ CampPROS.com:
https://www.camppros.com/register/detail_new.aspx?ListingId=7331&OrgId=410
12/15/2023
ATTENTION MILITARY VETERANS! I have been asked to bring a Protect The Game training to New Mexico! I have done just that! Feb 9-10 PTG will be in ABQ in partnership with us at 505 Baseball LLC to provide FREE TRAINING to Veterans and/or Family. This will be a Baseball Umpire training however we will have speakers from Behind The Flag for football, NMOA Basketball Assignor, and NMAA softball assignor will be on hand to talk with.
We will be registering all participants for the NMAA and can starts working spring baseball right away.
REGISTER NOW at www.protectthegame.com or scan the QR code on the image.
NOTE: image indicates Feb 6-7 but actual dates are Feb 9-10.
Protect the Game announces 2024 training schedule!
15+ free officials training opportunities spanning six sports (Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling) will be offered for military veterans and their families in 2024.
More Details: http://bit.ly/PTG2024
12/11/2023
Behind The Flag 3rd Annual Football Official's Spring Forum 2024!
Registration is now open:
Register at CampPros: https://www.camppros.com/register/detail_new.aspx?ListingId=7331&OrgId=410
NMOA Football Officials
Referee Magazine
NASO
NFHS
NFHS Network
NMOA
New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)
Dream Big
Protect The Game
Battlefields to Ballfields
CampPROS.com
Get It Right Enterprises
09/07/2023
Knowing coaches’ personalities and what type of coach they are will give you a great opportunity to manage the game efficiently. Sometimes a clear and concise explanation will resolve a situation. Other times a warning may do the trick. Occasionally an official conference is the answer. And once in a while humor may help defuse a confrontation.
https://www.referee.com/type-casting/?fbclid=IwAR3GqalU68bcNr3dDDkmvI7S-m3wrQGh2OS1qJdRgyKx6FirEOfIytCtm70
Type Casting - Referee.com
Sports officiating is a social endeavor, and knowing how to handle a variety of coach personalities will help your career.
08/23/2023
It was a great inaugural camp for STRIPESZN Umpire Academy. Thank you to all our campers and the Instructors that made this such a success.
Stay tuned to our announcement of the next camp date.
The next camp will be advanced. Topics will include but not limited to;
- Maximizing The 2 Umpire System (Advanced)
- Advanced Rotation/Coverage
- Handling The Challenging Calls
- Plate Meeting
- Line-Ups
- Explaining Calls To Coaches
- Dealing with Difficult Coaches/Players
- Rule Book Verbiage
- and more
CampPROS.com
Albuquerque Football Official Association
Behind The Flag
DreamBig
National Federation of State High School Associations
Nate Acosta
Dennis Barela
NMOA
New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)
Bigg Jon Vic