MVLL's Umpire Mentoring Program is a best-in-class opportunity for baseball players (boys and girls!) age 12 and up to develop leadership and communication skills, earn some spending money (or HS community service hours), and have fun learning about the sport from a new point of view. 

This is 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.  

Pay ranges from $30-$45 per game depending on role and experience.   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. 

Training for Fall Ball begins in August, and for Spring Season, in late February. 

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. 

Note: we are no longer accepting new umpires for Fall Ball 2023, but watch this space for the “Umpire Interest Form” coming in late January for our Spring 2024 season.