"The Pregame: An Umpire Classroom Podcast" is your essential audio playbook before stepping onto the field. In each episode, we delve deep into the nuances of baseball rules, share expert tips on making accurate calls, and discuss strategies to handle challenging situations, ensuring you're always game-ready. Join us to enhance your umpiring skills, build confidence behind the plate, and become part of a community dedicated to mastering the art of umpiring with every pitch.
The Pregame: An Umpire Classroom Podcast
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"The Pregame: An Umpire Classroom Podcast" is your essential audio playbook before stepping onto the field. In each episode, we delve deep into the nuances of baseball rules, share expert tips on making accurate calls, and discuss strategies to handle challenging situations, ensuring you're always game-ready. Join us to enhance your umpiring skills, build confidence behind the plate, and become part of a community dedicated to mastering the art of umpiring with every pitch.
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March 18, 2026
Meet the New NCAA Umpire Coordinator: Jeff Gosney | Referee Magazine Interview
<p>In this episode, Patrick interviews Jeff Gosney, the new NCAA Division I Baseball Umpire Coordinator, in a conversation recorded for Referee Magazine.Gosney recently stepped into the role responsible for overseeing NCAA Division I baseball umpiring, including postseason selections and the continued development of umpires across the country. In this interview, he shares his background in professional and college baseball, how he ended up in the position, and what his priorities are as he begins leading the program.The conversation covers several important topics for umpires working college baseball today, including:• How NCAA postseason umpires are selected• The evolving regional and super regional selection process• The role conference coordinators play in evaluations• How TrackMan and pitch tracking data factor into performance discussions• The challenge of transitioning from three-umpire to four-umpire crews• Advice for umpires trying to move from D2 or D3 into Division I baseball• The potential future of pitch tracking and technology in college baseballOne message Gosney emphasizes throughout the discussion is simple: the NCAA is looking for the best umpires available, regardless of their background or path into college baseball.If you’re an umpire working college baseball, aspiring to reach the Division I level, or simply interested in how NCAA officiating is evolving, this interview offers valuable insight directly from the person now leading the program.📚 <strong>Join NASO (National Association of Sports Officials)</strong>This episode is supported by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), the leading organization supporting sports officials through education, resources, insurance, and advocacy.Join NASO at a discounted rate using the link below:https://join.naso.org/NAS/?f=DISCAFF&S=C25PFN<strong>About Umpire Classroom</strong>Umpire Classroom provides high-quality, on-demand training for baseball umpires at all levels. From new officials just starting out to experienced veterans looking to sharpen their skills, we deliver clear instruction, real-game analysis, and practical tips to help you succeed on the field.Learn more and join our community athttps://www.umpireclassroom.com<strong>Fair Use Disclaimer</strong>We do not own the rights to any game footage used in this video. All clips are used under fair use for educational purposes to improve officiating knowledge and contribute to the baseball and umpire community — a community that is often underappreciated and underserved in training resources.This video and channel are not sponsored or endorsed by Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).</p>
March 13, 2026
A Week in High School Baseball: Rules, Management, and One Ejection
<p>High school baseball gives umpires a steady stream of situations that challenge both our rules knowledge and our game management.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>The Pregame</strong>, I break down three recent high school games I worked over the course of a few days. Each game brought a different set of lessons, from partner communication and positioning to rules interpretations and managing coaches when tensions start to rise.</p><p>We walk through several interesting moments that came up during those games, including some subtle rules questions, the importance of clear communication with your partner, and how small situations early in a game can influence how things develop later.</p><p>The final game of the stretch eventually resulted in an ejection, which gave me the opportunity to walk through how situations escalate, how warnings and restrictions fit into the process, and what a clear, effective ejection report should look like.</p><p>These are the kinds of moments that make umpiring both challenging and rewarding, and they provide great learning opportunities for anyone working high school baseball.</p><p>If you want to read along with the report discussed near the end of the episode, you can view a <strong>redacted version of the ejection report here:</strong><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cfqbEvnlDokSbqjUTXVI0GRUNjCnpmvGDWDTT5c0kSw/edit?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cfqbEvnlDokSbqjUTXVI0GRUNjCnpmvGDWDTT5c0kSw/edit?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>Topics covered in this episode include:</p><p>• Working with a partner you’ve never worked with before<br />• Communication and crew dynamics<br />• Interesting rules situations that came up during the games<br />• Managing coaches and keeping a game under control<br />• How situations escalate toward an ejection<br />• What makes an effective ejection report</p><p>If you're serious about officiating, membership in the <strong>National Association of Sports Officials (NASO)</strong> is one of the best investments you can make. NASO provides education, protection, and advocacy for officials at every level.</p><p>Join NASO at a discounted rate here:<br /><a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://join.naso.org/NAS/?f=DISCAFF&S=C25PFN</a></p><p>Umpire Classroom provides high-quality, on-demand training for baseball umpires at all levels. From new officials just starting out to experienced veterans looking to sharpen their skills, we deliver clear instruction, real-game analysis, and practical tips to help you succeed on the field. Learn more and join our community at <a href="https://www.UmpireClassroom.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.UmpireClassroom.com</a></p><p>We do not own the rights to the game footage used in this video. All clips are used under fair use for <strong>educational purposes</strong> to improve officiating knowledge and contribute to the baseball and umpire community — a community that is often under-appreciated and underserved in training resources. This video and channel are not sponsored or endorsed by Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).</p>
March 5, 2026
Sharpened by the Game: The Umpire, the Katana, and Professionalism
<p>In this episode of <strong>The Pregame</strong>, Patrick Faerber checks in for the first time in March as the baseball season gets underway. With basketball season wrapping up, the focus now shifts fully to baseball and getting ready for another year on the field.</p><p>Patrick also shares updates on new educational content coming out through <strong>Referee Magazine</strong>, including a new series of <strong>one-page mechanics resources</strong> designed to be practical tools that officials can save and reference throughout the season. Upcoming topics include the <strong>National Anthem mechanics</strong> and a breakdown of <strong>touches, tag-ups, and responsibilities</strong>, complete with custom mechanics diagrams.</p><p>The episode also previews several articles from the <strong>March issue of Referee</strong>, including:</p><p>• <strong>Who’s Got Third?</strong> – A discussion of two different mechanics used in a two-umpire system when a play may develop at third base.<br>• <strong>Sharpened by the Game</strong> – A conversation about developing professionalism and presence on the field.<br>• <strong>When Can a Runner Help a Teammate?</strong> – A rules deep dive that led to a new NCAA interpretation and highlights a gap that may eventually lead to further rule clarification.</p><p>Patrick also sits down with <strong>Alan Paul</strong>, one of Referee Magazine’s newest contributors, to discuss professionalism, preparation, and how officials continue improving through experience.</p><p>This podcast is supported by the <strong>National Association of Sports Officials (NASO)</strong>.</p><p>NASO membership includes:</p><p>• A subscription to <strong>Referee Magazine</strong><br>• Digital access to the magazine through the <strong>NASO app</strong><br>• Educational resources for officials in multiple sports<br>• Advocacy and support for the officiating profession</p><p>Join NASO at a <strong>discounted rate</strong> using the link below:</p><p>👉 <a href="https://join.naso.org/NAS/?f=DISCAFF&S=C25PFN" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://join.naso.org/NAS/?f=DISCAFF&S=C25PFN</a></p><p>If you have rules questions, situations you'd like discussed, or ideas for future content, feel free to reach out anytime.</p><p>📧 <a href="" rel="noopener">patrick@umpireclassroom.com</a></p><p><strong>About Umpire Classroom</strong><br>Umpire Classroom provides high-quality, on-demand training for baseball umpires at all levels. From new officials just starting out to experienced veterans looking to sharpen their skills, we deliver clear instruction, real-game analysis, and practical tips to help you succeed on the field. Learn more and join our community at <a href="https://www.umpireclassroom.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.umpireclassroom.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Fair Use Disclaimer</strong><br>We do not own the rights to the game footage used in our videos. All clips are used under fair use for <strong>educational purposes</strong> to improve officiating knowledge and contribute to the baseball and umpire community — a community that is often underappreciated and underserved in training resources. This channel and its content are not sponsored or endorsed by Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).</p><p>Join NASO (Discounted Membership)Questions or Content Ideas</p>
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