Fall 2008 LL Nor Cal Sec 4 & NCOA Umpire Positioning (Mechanics) Clinic

Bill, my son Danny is also interested in signing up. He hasn't yet joined, SacUmpires, but will be moving back from San Luis Obispo in time for this clinic, and he's interested in participating.

Dan Sozzi

The following will also attend.

Robert Beatty
Pete Hernandez
Mike Rahm

Stefano M Flocchini VBL PRES

Like to Put on a Mechanics clinic for the Umpires down here in stockton. Have Any ideas on how to go about doing this . Im a League president and am One that likes to get my umpires Informed all the time

Look forward to seeing you both there.

I have two 16 yr olds that will be comming.

Swanny:

Monday, 11/03/08 Instruction Session 6:30-8:30pm:
Glenn Baker, Dan Blower, Greg Fischer, Kevin Henry, Todd Hinrichs, Paul Hironaka, Greg Holden, Greg Houser, Loren Jochim, Larry Loeffler, Mike Martinez, Alan McCullough, George Morales, Rod Nishi, John Rossee, Gary Schmidt, Bill Shortridge, Bill Swanson, Kevin Swinhart, Paul Thatcher, Gary Turner, Keith Wilkinson

Friday, 11/07/08 Instruction Session 6:30-8:30pm: Baker, Glenn, Robert Beatty, Terrell Bolton, Jim Carda, Bobby Craddick, Jason Fitzpatrick, Robert Garrison, Steven George, John Harcus, Pat Harrison, Dave Hatfield, Peter Hernandez, Antwan Jackson, Greg King, Chris Lee, Larry Loeffler, Robert McAdams, Ron McCormack, Hugh Mortimer, Steve Peterman, Jim Powell, Manuel Provedor, Jose Raminrez, Michael Robinson, Randy Santee, David Schmittner, P.J. Schneider, Bill Shearer, Pete Shellooe, Daniel Smith, Ken Smith, Dan Sozzi, Tim Williams

Dan Blower, Loren Jochim, Glen McDowell, Mike Miklaus, Dan Peters, Bill Shortridge, Bill Swanson, Paul Thatcher

Saturday, 11/08/08 Instruction Session 7:45-5:15pm:
Terrell Bolton, Jim Carda, Bobby Craddick, Jason Fitzpatrick, Matt Fitzpatrick, Joe French, Loren Gardner, Juan Gonzales, Mickie Grawey, Jerome Grayson, John Harcus, Pat Harrison, Antwan Jackson, AJ Jimenez, Greg King, Chris Lee, Dusty Marx, Ron McCormack, Hugh Mortimer, Ryan Okamoto, AJ Oliver, Steve Peterman, Jim Powell, Jose Raminrez, Michael Robinson, Sean Salverson, Randy Santee, David Schmittner, P.J. Schneider, Bill Shearer, Pete Shellooe, Daniel Smith, Ken Smith, Dan Sozzi, Tim Williams

Glenn Baker, Dave Hatfield, Todd Hinrichs, Greg Holden, Larry Loeffler, Mike Martinez, Glen McDowell, George Morales, Rod Nishi, Norton Scott, Dan Peters, Gary Schmidt, Bill Stein, Bill Swanson, Kevin Swinhart, Thatcher, Paul

Sunday, 11/09/08 Instruction Session 7:45-5:15pm:
Terrel Bolton, Jim Carda, Bobby Craddick, Juan Gonzales, Mickie Grawey, John Harcus, Pat Harrison, Antwan Jackson, Greg King, Chris Lee, Larry Loeffler, Robert McAdams, Ron McCormack, Hugh Mortimer, Ryan Okamoto, AJ Oliver, Steve Peterman, Jim Powell, Randy Santee, David Schmittner, Bill Shearer, Pete Shellooe, Ken Smith, Dan Sozzi

Dan Blower, Greg Fischer, Kevin Henry, Paul Hironaka, Greg Houser, Loren Jochim, Alan McCullough, Mike Miklaus, Dan Peters, John Rosse, P.J. Schneider, Bill Stein, Bill Swanson, Gary Turner, Jerry Westfall

Swanny:

WOW ... What a great weekend!!! We were all so impressed with your efforts. Just wanted to thank you all for your clinic attendance.

Many of you commented that there was sooooo much more to umpiring than you thought. There was also so much more material presented than you could possibly remember. Always bring a note pad and pen and take good notes.

Now, while the material is still fresh in your mind. Plan a good long period of time and start reviewing your memories, notes taken and some of the mechanics manuals relating to your clinic experience.

There was too much material to remember completely. You probably remember bits and pieces of everything. Now is the time to go in and fill the gaps in the instruction you may have. This will maximize the benefits of your learning experience.

Plan time to review the following two (2) references on this site:

90 ft mechanics manual:

http://sacumpires.com/2008/07/15/preview-new-training-material-two-umpir...

60 ft mechanics manual:

http://sacumpires.com/2008/04/27/llb-60ft-diamond-mechanics-manual

Reviewing material will make your learning experience more complete. Tie as many of the loose ends together as possible before they float from your memory like untethered helium balloons.

Get out and practice at any remaining fall scrimmages available before the weather changes and the holidays become our priorities. Several scrimmages are usually posted on SacUmpire.com.

Remember, no one expects you to learn it all the first time through. You can come to these training events as many times as you like.

You can use this clinic in many different ways as well:

1. Exposure: Learning about new techniques & concepts
2. Practice: Get the basic feel of the skill or coverage
3. Movement: Perform movement - earlier, faster, better - more efficiently, aggressively, productively ...
4. Anticipate: Learn to read field action and anticipate action better
5. Hone Skills: Do techniques & mechanics under supervision for feedback on performance
6. Recent Changes: Learning about recent changes to mechanics or coverages
7. Social: Sometimes it's just good to get together and talk about umpiring with people who want to see you excel at your skills and go as far as you can with this.

Several rules clinics will be available between late January and Early March. And, another Mechanics clinic will be hosted in mid-February.

Keep an eye on SacUmpires.com for future events coming your way ...

Thanks ... Swanny

As always, the instruction and good times were had by all. This is my 5th clinic
(including presidents day) put on by all of these same instructors and I have always come away with greater knowalege and respect for what we do as umpires. The fun factor and the one on one evaluations with the seasoned umpires are unmatched, especially for the cost!!! I plan on attending any and all future clinics along with bringing with me all within my league (umpires & coaches)that would like to learn more about the game. I am planning on moving up from the 60ft field to the 90ft field and would like some assistance (Working with/evaluation of another experienced umpire). Thanks again for such a wonderful weekend.
Hugh Mortimer
hug-mor@hotmail.com
(530)647-0673

comment 'Weekend Clinic' by EGdad

I can't wait to start putting the new skills to work. Never having umped before, the one-on-one training was very helpful. Thanks to Swanny and all the other instructors on their passion over the entire weekend.

Glenn, I'm up for more Basic 8's!! Looking forward to President's Weekend next year.

Thanks to all that put this on.

My Grandson has not stopped talking about all that he learned. Sorry I could not be there ... My heart ... But, my grandson was ...

Thanks to all ... Ron Grawey