Episode 8: How to Turn Your Officiating Schedule Into One That You Will Love with John Porter

Most camps train your strike zone. John Porter trains your autopilot. In this episode we break down why great umpires treat every game like an audition—and how the right partnership can turn knowledge, skill, and attitude into a schedule you’ll love.

John Porter served for over two decades as the Coordinator of Baseball Umpires for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). He is known for creating modern, cutting-edge training programs and has served as a teacher in numerous umpire development clinics across the United States.

The conversation delves into the world of umpire training and development, highlighting the importance of professional development and leadership. It explores the challenges in umpire training, the role of camps and training initiatives, and cutting-edge training techniques.

Additionally, it discusses real-time feedback, the influence of technology on umpiring, and unique training methods and teaching experience. The conversation delves into the art of teaching and the importance of partnership in the context of umpiring. It emphasizes the need for realistic expectations and the investment in self and others to achieve improvement.

Takeaways

• Umpire Training and Development
• Importance of Professional Development Teaching requires partnership and realistic expectations
• Investment in self and others leads to improvement