Welcome to the Star Program

Star Training Helps You Make Your Best Call

The Star Certified Umpire Program consists of a set of comprehensive lessons that cover all aspects of umpiring youth sports and provides an excellent supplement to a thorough Field Mechanics Clinic.

With STAR-Certification:

  • Gain tips, tricks, tools, & techniques to be a better umpire
  • Understand the expectations & experiences of umpires
  • Maintain a safe environment characterized with sportsmanship
  • Learn to Think Like an Umpire.

This special Basics Umpire Training course is packed full of tricks and techniques to better umpire your games. This introductory course includes ONLY Module 3: The Nuts & Bolts, giving you a peek into the full Star-Certified Umpire Program.

Module 3 is the heart of the Star Umpire Certification Program. The module includes step-by-step lessons for effective umpiring. It starts with efficient pre-game routines and continues through inspections, plate meetings, game management, and post-game procedures.