The word coach these days translates to baby sitter. When my kid was playing a few of the parents would drop their kids off late and then often return late to pick them up from practice. I had to carry a few kids home on multiple occasions. Some of them really wanted to play l but mommas and daddys didn't always share their enthusiasm. Coaching seemed pretty thankless as far as several parents went but most of the kids seemed to appreciate it. We tried to keep it fun for them though.

Now as far as being an umpire, there's no way I'd have ever tried to take on that role. Right at the moment I can't think of a more thankless job. They're hated like politicians, but the thing is, most of them are trying to do the best job they can. Parents should have to rotate being ump instead of working the concessions.