Podcast - Abuse & Sports with OSIP's Jack Furlong

Abuse of sports officials infects baseball from youth to MLB. Jack Furlong, Founder & President of Outstanding Sportsmanship is Paramount (OSIP) joins the Plate Meeting Podcast to discuss this rough atmosphere and how officials can address the worrisome trend.

The conversation begins with an overview of OSIP, resources for officials experiencing anxiety or abuse aftermath, and follows through to a societal trend toward not simply playing the blame game, but adding personal insults in an environment where very rarely do team personnel or fans actually know the targeted official personally.

We discuss techniques to counteract negativity, how to work with game participants to encourage a healthy atmosphere where not every call will be favorable for a given team, and how minor changes to language can bolster inclusivity and positive outcomes. Similarly, we discuss how a change of perspective and introduction of empathy can also make officiating and interaction with game personnel easier and more pleasant.

Click the below play (▶) button to listen to "Episode 14 - Umpire Abuse & Sportsmanship with OSIP's Jack Furlong" or visit the show online at https://anchor.fm/the-plate-meeting. The Plate Meeting is also available on iTunes (Apple Podcasts), Google, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and several other podcast apps.

Alternate Link: Episode 14 - Umpire Abuse & Sportsmanship with OSIP's Jack Furlong.

Additional Links, Videos, and Other Media:

The Plate Meeting is brought to you by OSIP, where Outstanding Sportsmanship Is Paramount.

Donate/Store Buttons	Support the UEFL	Shop the CCS Store.

Related Link: Officials Anonymous, 888-930-OSIP (888-930-6747) (5:30).
Related Link: National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) (9:00).
Related Post: WUA Calls for BOC Action After Latest Umpire Abuse (9/23/19) (18:30).
Related Link: "Opportunity" by The Jack Furlong Quartet - Jazz Album on CD Baby (38:00).
Related Post: Angel Hernandez, MLB, and Discrimination (Part 1) (7/12/17) (42:00).
Related Post: Angel Hernandez, MLB, and Discrimination (Part 2) (7/13/17) (42:00).
Related Post: Podcast - Episode 12 - The Jim Joyce Jubilee (4/2/19) (48:30).
Related Link: Nobody's Perfect: Two Men, One Call, and a Game for Baseball History (49:00).

Follow us on Twitter 🐦 (@UmpireEjections) and like on Facebook 👍 (/UmpireEjections).