AFL UMPIRE MENTOR PROGRAM MANUAL - AFL Community

When can mentoring occur?Mentoring can occur at any stage of the learning and accreditation process. It can becomethe key learning vehicle for umpires undertaking accreditation; it can be a component ofthe umpiring practice requirements, or it can be an informal relationship that is entirelyindependent of the accreditation process.Some other opportunities for mentoring include:At training – A mentor can be invited to attend some of the umpire’straining sessions or he or she may even take part in the training sessionto give the umpire being mentored a chance to see him or her in actionon the training track.At matches – However, you must always consider the effect thatany mentoring will have on the performance of the umpire. Perhapsscheduling some time with a mentor after a game to review the umpire’sperformance is the best compromise.Consider the possible positive or negative impacts on an umpire if you give him or heradvice at each break.UMPIRE MENTOR PROGRAM MANUAL 25