Coaches Corner ...

Everyone ... Welcome to our umpire training website ...  

Many resources posted here are valuable to not only umpires, but to coaches, teams, A.D.'s, parents, team clubs & players.  This page is here to help share them with you.  Hopefully we can create a stronger baseball and for that matter athletic community in our area as a result.


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Know Anyone Interested in Umpiring for 2012 ???

If you know any students or adults interested in umpiring baseball, please have them complete this form:  Interested in Baseball Umpiring ...

NCOA High School Umpire Group Information

NEW - Umpire Evaluation Form 

A.D. & Coach Contact Info
Pre-Season Scrimmage Umpire Request Form (February 2012)
NCOA Umpire Group Improvement Ideas
NCOA Umpire Rule Issue
NCOA Umpire Position Issue
NCOA Baseball Group ... Important Information and Links
NCOA Previous Years Instruction Archive Material
North CIF SJS 2012 Baseball Varsity Game Schedule as of 02/06/12


NFHS (High School) Baseball Information:
NFHS (High School) Baseball Website
California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.) Website

NEW - 2012 Baseball Rule Changes (Press Release)
2012 Baseball Rules Changes (Summary)
2012 Baseball Rule Changes (Presentation)
2012 Baseball Points of Emphasis
2012 CIF Rules Interpretations 
2012 Baseball Rules Book
2012 Baseball Case Book
2011-12 Baseball Umpire Manual 
Free NFHS Online Course ... Concussions in Sports
CDC - Injury Prevention & Control: Traumatic Brain Injury

2011 Baseball Rules Changes (Press Release)
2011 Baseball  Rule Changes (Summary)
2011 Baseball Rule Changes (Presentation)
2011 Baseball Points of Emphasis
2011 Baseball Rules Interpretations
2011 Baseball Rule Book
2011 Baseball Case Book
2011-12 Baseball Umpire Manual
CIF Baseball Bat Implementation  (Continually Updated)
Convenient C.I.F Bat Rule Info & BESR Bat Waiver List as of 03/10/11

Additional Important Links:
National Federation of High Schools (NFHS)
California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
CIF Officials Corner
CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Website

NCAA (College) Baseball Information:
2011-12 Rule Book
2011 Rule Changes
2011 Points of Emphasis
2011 Pitch Clock Protocol
Archive Material


Non-wood bat rules are causing considerable confusion for the 2012 season - especially in California ...  

Here's a listing of many program links with rule changes for the 2012 season.  Many different programs positions on composite & BESR-BBCOR bats have changes.  Each program updates their information often.  Please check their homes pages (also listed below) for important information concerning bats and when preparing to purchase a bat for 2012:


Youth Leagues:

Babe Ruth Baseball:
Babe Ruth League Website
2011 Baseabll Rule Changes
2011 Composite Bats


Little League Baseball:
Little League Baseball Website
2010 Congress Rule Changes
2010 Tournament Rule Changes
2011 Baseball Rule Changes
2011 Tournament Rule Changes
2011 Composite Bat Moratorium
2011 Composite Bat Moratorium Waiver List


Pony Baseball:
Pony Baseball Website
2011 Baseball Rule Changes