From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E14 Letter M - Mentorship guests Mike Everitt and Doug Eddings

Summary: In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta engage with Major League Baseball umpires Doug Eddings and Mike Everitt to discuss the vital role of mentorship in officiating. The conversation covers their personal journeys into umpiring, experiences in high-pressure situations like the World Series, and the importance of having mentors throughout their careers. They share valuable advice for aspiring officials, emphasizing the need for passion, humility, and the ability to adapt. The episode concludes with reflections on the joy of umpiring and the significance of building supportive relationships within the officiating [email protected]:00 Intro00:14 Mike Everitt - Be Humble01:28 Doug Eddings - Joy in the Game and Kids02:52 Mike Everitt - Go To Camp04:04 Ed Letter and Episode Intro04:20 Welcome Back to Letter M - Mentorship04:45 Officiating Journeys: Beginnings and Importance of Mentorship12:14 World Series Experiences: The Pinnacle of Umpiring19:04 Overcoming Geographic Challenges in Officiating21:24 The Role of Mentorship in Officiating31:30 Advice from Mentors: Wisdom in Umpiring34:24 Building Effective Mentor-Mentee Relationships39:50 The Importance of Mentorship in Officiating49:01 Navigating the Role of a Mentor55:24 Most Important Advice59:05 Excite Officials01:00:44 Educate Officials01:04:21 Thank you and Goodbye01:04:48 Outro - Call to Action