officiating

As I've made note of, I am an umpire. I've done games at the youth, high school and collegegiate level for more than 20 years now.

Some coaches, fans and players would say it's been too long already.

Yet, I enjoy it. For all the hot, humid days in the desert sun, the tournament weekends that end up consisting a dozen or more games in three days, or the constant complaining from the stands, more often than not, I walk off the field with a smile on my face and my confidence intact.