Youth leagues facing major umpire, referee shortages amid aggression from parents, coaches 04:07. RAMSEY, N.J. (CBS) -- Youth leagues across the country are facing major umpire and referee shortages.

One of the most underdiscussed challenges facing youth sports is the shortage of umpires and referees available to officiate games. The decline in youth sports officials is largely attributed to ...

If you have kids playing sports you may have shouted at an official after a missed or bad call no matter what sport you are watching. As we know, sometimes parents and coaches can take it too far c… ...

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Kentucky’s statewide youth referee shortage is forcing all types of sports to reschedule or cancel games. Boyd County High School Athletic Director Pete Fraley said the ...