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That's Strike 3 — Episode 2 "Everyone Saw It But Me"

In this episode, we're diving into the mental side of umpiring — specifically, what happens in your head after everything goes sideways on the field.

John walks through his first varsity ejection: a close game, a bang-bang play at the plate, and a head coach who wasn't going home quietly. What came next wasn't just about whether the call was right — it was about whether John could hold it together for one more inning when the whole stadium was against him.

This episode covers three things every umpire needs in their back pocket:

1. File it, don't fight it — why trying to forget a bad moment makes it worse, and what to do instead
2. Reset your body — the physical anchor that brings you back to the present pitch
3. Trust your preparation — why a coach's anger only lands if you let it, and how your work protects you

Whether you're calling your first varsity game or your five hundredth, the reset is a skill — and it's one worth training.