The Epidemic of Unruly Parents in Youth Sports.
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Little League parents and coaches are contributing to an umpire shortage in America, with many umpires quitting due to unruly behavior from parents and coaches. This shortage is causing games to be cancelled or rescheduled, and some leagues are even considering using automated strike zones to alleviate the problem.
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