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MVLL's Umpire Mentoring Program is a best-in-class opportunity for youths, league-age 12 and up, to develop leadership and communication skills and have fun learning about the sport from the perspective of the third team on the field - the umpires!

We treat this like a real job - umpires are expected to present themselves in a professional manner, schedule and arrive for their shifts on time, and make calls to the best of their ability, all within a learning environment designed to be supportive and empowering.  

We provide plenty of ongoing training, and, of course, stylish shirts and hats that will be the envy of your peers.  The Umpdate, a weekly newsletter, keeps umpires up to date on important umpiring news during the season.    Umpires receive a stipend to cover their costs to participate in the program. 

There are signup and training opportunities during Fall Ball (September through October) and during the Spring Season (March through June).  More experienced and capable umpires will get further opportunities to umpire playoff, championship, and even District 3 All Star tournament games. 

Umpires must be age 12 by August 31, 2025 to participate.  Training sessions are scheduled for Saturday, March 1st ( AM - Noon), Sunday March 2nd (1 PM - 4 PM), Saturday March 8th (1 PM - 4 PM) and Sunday March 9th (9 AM - Noon).  New umpires are required to attend at least two trainings and returning umpires must attend one.

CONTACT:

Ready to say "Play Ball!"?  Email program directors Claire Bindeman (recruiting, coaching, scheduling, and all things organizational) and Steven Younger (training, coaching, and MVLL Umpire In Chief) at [email protected] to learn more.   You (or your parent on your behalf if you are under 18) must also register as a Youth Umpire at www.millvalleyll.org., and must fill out the Umpire Interest Form and the Umpire Uniform Survey.