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Register: Email Ken Leventhal . KSLEVENTHAL@YAHOO.COM
When:
October 22-23, 2022
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?
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Help our HTASO Varsity level umpires increase their skills set (tools) and knowledge in connection to High School baseball
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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.
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Learning Advanced philosophies, mechanics, and rule applications (procedures) for High School baseball
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Provide opportunities with advanced skills to improve rankings and playoff assignments.
Philosophies
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Adding TOOLS to increase on-field CONFIDENCE
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90/10 Concept – Instruct to the 90% of usual types of plays rather than the obscure 10%
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Getting the Call Right – Remove EGO’s (Know when and how to get help)
Topics
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Believability – How to use the RULES – Not just knowing the rules – Applications, Procedures and Mechanics, Self-Practice
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Approachability – Handling Coaches – Verbal Judo
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Positioning – Working the Bases, Cage work
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Crew Communications – Before, During and After Game
I’m with the Saltgrass Chapter in Brazoria County. Several of us are interested. I have 33 years experience with TASO baseball.