The Pregame: An Umpire Classroom Podcast

January Preview and Special Announcement!

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In this episode, we’re kicking off 2025 with a detailed preview of what’s coming to Umpire Classroom and Referee Magazine this month. From NFHS baseball rules changes to mechanics breakdowns and exciting new guest segments, this is your ultimate guide to starting the year right as an umpire.

🔗 Important Links:

  • Baseball Umpire Network of Trainers (BUNT): www.facebook.com/groups/umpiretraining/
  • 2025 NFHS Baseball Rules Changes Quiz: https://forms.gle/8uq1VnCfxaqSVrst6
  • Subscribe to Referee Magazine: www.referee.com/
  • Join the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO): www.naso.org/

    • 🎥 What’s New This Month on Umpire Classroom: - First Video Drop of 2025: Friday, January 3rd - Topics for the month include:

    • 2025 NFHS Baseball Rules Changes
    • Points of Emphasis for 2025
    • Five-Year Rules Recap
    • Plays at the Plate: Mechanics & Positioning

      • 📢 Fan Participation:

      • Have questions, feedback, or topics you’d like covered? Drop them in the comments or email Patrick at [email protected].
      • Send us your photos of umpires in action to help highlight our amazing community!

        • ✨ Special Announcements:

        • Upcoming guest: George Drouches, NCAA National Coordinator of Umpires.
        • New podcast episodes and exclusive YouTube content releasing every week—subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss a thing! Subscribe to the Umpire Classroom YouTube Channel today, and let’s make 2025 a season to remember!

          • 📸 Cover photo courtesy of Lance Rößner: https://www.lanceroessner.de/home #UmpireClassroom #ThePregamePodcast #BaseballUmpires #NFHSBaseball #UmpireTraining #RefereeMagazine

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