In this episode Joe talks about the Jr. High baseball and softball games that he officiated this two week period. We also visit a video that has been circulating in umpire circles online. Check out Umpire Classroom on YouTube and go to www.umpireclassroom.com and check out the umpire 101 course. Its very comprehensive and good for any level umpire. Click the link below for $5 off the course. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM

In this episode Joe talks about the start to the Jr. High season. Rule exceptions in the SIJHSAA ( Southern Illinois Junior High Athletic Association) and some good learning experiences. Check out the Umpire 101 course at Umpireclassroom.com. Copy the link for $5 off. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM

In this episode, Joe talks about a Balk video posted on our Facebook page, the end of summer ball season, and some situation first that Joe experienced this season. Please give a like and follow us. If you’d like to reach out to Joe, email him at [email protected]

In this episode, Joe talks about his first postseason experience, five things the average person may not know about umpiring, and some experiences Joe had on the field at the end of his high school season and the beginning of summer recreation ball. Follow us Facebook to interact and you can also email at as I see it podcast [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

In this episode, Joe answers a listener email, responds to listener interaction with the show, and talks about what makes officiating easier for him. If you want to reach out to Joe please email him at [email protected]. Also, for $5 off at umpire classroom follow the link when you sign up for Umpire101. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

In this episode, Joe talks a little bit about some mistakes he made in his rotations during his games, working his first game in Indiana, and an umpire course he took online. Click here to have access to $5 off Umpire 101 from Umpire Classroom https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

In this episode Joe talks with Patrick Faerber from GHSA baseball and Umpire Classroom. The discussion centers around developing umpires and a good resource to develop your skills as an umpire. Click the link to receive $5 off the Umpire 101 course on Umpireclassroom.com. Here is the link for $5 off https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

In this episode, Joe talks about the three games that he has had in the past week. New beginnings with umpiring in a new state. Finally, Joe goes over some rules on the IHSA annual test. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

In this episode, Joe talks about his experiences at the Bruce Doane 2-Man Umpire Camp, and an interview with follow podcaster and Umpire Kevin Weber. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

On this episode, Joe talks about his last few summer rec league games, interviews with summer league officials, and the start of Jr. High baseball and softball season in Illinois. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

In this episode, Joe talks about new umpires in his towns local summer league, a few games, he umpired, runners, Lane, interference, and a discussion about dropped third strike. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-sweeny3/message

In this episode, Joe talks about games he does not for the money, working three man crew, an often misunderstood rule, and listener email. Like and subscribe. For questions email [email protected].

In this episode, Joe talks about his game this week, some partners that he has had, and some goals that he has set for himself.

S1E2 In this episode Joe talks about two past calls he blew and what he learned from them. We also talk some more about batters interference. #umpireclassroom #baseballumpire

Introduction to As I See It: An Umpire Podcast hosted by Joe Sweeny, an IHSA baseball and softball official. Joe talks about how he got started on his umpire journey and the things that happen along the way.