Very interesting information. I'm sure that more than one dynamic is at play here, though I'm certainly not questioning the accuracy of the sentiments you've relayed...

Some of this reminds me of what has transpired in college sports, where several incumbent or longer tenured coaches have said "the hell with it" and moved into the broadcast booth. I get it - they don't want to debase themselves (think Les Miles in those dumb recruiting videos or Jim Harbaugh sleeping in recruit's rooms).

At the same time, the sports remain alluring - and the money is improving. Sadly, it may come down to a marketplace of umpires making $75K+ a year, and coaches making even more than they do now, to attract folks willing to put up with the junk that comes along with youth/collegiate sports.

But, the short and long term potential for sports entertainment is just too high for it to be derailed by a potential lack of umpires or coaches. It will just get more expensive... for all of us.