2022 Advanced Varsity Clinic

Registration is required.  

Where:

The Houston Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy

2801 S. Victory Dr.

Houston, TX  77099

Who:

Any HTASO member in good standing, who is varsity-qualified, and wants to improve their skills.

Why we are doing this?

• Help our HTASO Varsity level umpires increase their skills set (tools) and knowledge in connection to High School baseball

• Create consistency in the administration of the High School baseball rules and interactions between Umpires, Coaches and Players at the High School level of baseball.

• Learning Advanced philosophies, mechanics, and rule applications (procedures) for High School baseball

• Provide opportunities with advanced skills to improve rankings and playoff assignments.

Philosophies

• Adding TOOLS to increase on-field CONFIDENCE

• 90/10 Concept – Instruct to the 90% of usual types of plays rather than the obscure 10%

• Getting the Call Right – Remove EGO’s (Know when and how to get help)

Topics

• Believability – How to use the RULES – Not just knowing the rules – Applications, Procedures and Mechanics, Self-Practice

• Approachability – Handling Coaches – Verbal Judo

• Positioning – Working the Bases, Cage work

• Crew Communications – Before, During and After Game