It's Getting Close... Can You Feel It?

It is the middle of March but the high school baseball season is getting ever so close! The pros and the college players are already well on their way but it is still not quite time for high schools (at least here in Indiana, it snowed here this morning). Last night I busted out my baseball gear and checked it out. Fortunately I did because I found equipment that could use a replacement because of all the games I did the last 3 years. I also like to go through my stuff again and give it another Fabreeze bath before the season to try to fight of those great baseball odors as much as I can.

I've read my rules, attended all of the required meetings (if I want to officiate the tournament here in Indiana), have have filled out all of the required paperwork and all of that fun stuff so now all I have to do is order some new equipment from Honig's and attend the last few Association meetings and I will be ready to go.

Besides getting physically ready for the season, I also work very hard to be mentally, and emotionally prepared going into the season. I am someone that needs to have the right, focused mind set going into any sport I officiate, especially baseball. You have to go into the right mind set (which is different for every person) or you will struggle with rhythm and your season as a whole.

Just good words of thought. Good luck as you start this season!