Episode 11: How To Lead Instead Of Complain With Guest JR Brown

<p>Big South Baseball Supervisor of Umpires and former military leader JR Brown joins us to break down what real discipline, accountability, and composure look like when the lights are brightest.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a coach, parent, player, or official who wants to lead instead of complaining from the sidelines, this is your chance to absorb the mindset of the man mentoring the next wave of college umpires and setting the standard for leadership in blue.</p><p></p><p>The conversation with JR Brown covers the challenges and opportunities in college baseball umpiring, focusing on training, technology, leadership, and career progression. JR emphasizes the need for improved training at mid-major and lower levels, the impact of technology on umpiring, the importance of leadership and character, and the need for honest feedback on an umpire's true potential.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Training and development at mid-major and lower levels are lacking, creating a gap in umpire skills and resources.</li><li>Technology, such as TrackMan, provides valuable data for umpire training and evaluation, but access to this technology is limited at non-power conferences.</li><li>Leadership, character, and professionalism are essential qualities for umpires, and crew chiefs play a crucial role in managing on-field situations and representing the conference.</li><li>Honest feedback on an umpire's true potential is necessary to prevent unrealistic career pursuits and ensure a focus on skill development and improvement. Honesty and transparency are crucial in the umpiring industry.</li><li>Training and development are essential for umpires to advance in their careers.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Feedback and Progression in Umpiring</li><li>28:22 The Importance of Honesty and Transparency</li><li>43:20 Appreciating Crew Chiefs and Leadership Styles</li></ul>