WORKING WITH PLAYERS AND COACHES

PLAYERS

Let them play Use tolerance Do you know when you are being

conned Use them / the leaders The ultimate challenge is to keep them in

the game

COACHES

Recognize the Leader Respect the role of the coach Co-operation! Firm! Polite! Patient If you are talking you are not listening Listen they may be right Acknowledge – don’t respond The coach has the right to represent

their team

Develop your own style

Be adaptable Be consistent Give respect / Get respect Be honest

MANAGE THE GAME NOT THE

INDIVIDUALS

Anticipate Problems

No one is immune We all make mistakes Expect the unexpected Do not go out on a limb Preventive umpiring Understand the flow of the game

IF YOU ARE PREPARED YOU CAN MANAGE ANY

SITUATION

Confrontation…..LIPS

L egitmate

Your Mistakes-calls-not-reacting to actions I ntimidation

People will challenge you P ersonality

Be personal, work it out, respect S ituational

Importance of the game and situatio

RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND

Confrontation

Be honest Control yourself control the situation Body language Let them talk Use your people skills One on one Find the leader

DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES FOR

DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

Finally

WE CAN ALL BLOW IT

HOW YOU CONTROL YOURSELF AFTER IS A MEASURE OF THE REAL

UMPIRE

EJECTIONS

When Necessary Deal with abuse abruptly Be confident….. Game face Use your partners Find your leaders REMAIN Confident Re-Focus on the task at hand

ALWAYS BE UNDER CONTROL AND

YOU WILL HAVE CONTROL