Kate talks about what is was like for her to tryout for baseball in little league and pony baseball, only to be turned away because she was a a girl. 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After more than 22 years as a Major League Umpire, Ed Rapuano began a new role as an Umpire Evaluator for Major League Baseballs Umpiring Department in the 2013 season. We would love to hear from you. Spagnardi joined Minor League Baseball Umpire Development on a part-time basis in 2010 and was hired full time later that year. He has worked two All-Star Games (1996, 2007), four DivisionSeries, three League Championship Series and two World Series (2000, 2004). George will talk about his background, how he got he start in officiating, and his path to becoming the NCAA D-I Coordinator of Umpires. Please rate us on ApplePodcast, or send us feedback at: feedback@strike3podcast.com , or visit our website for more information - https://www.strike3podcast.com, This episode continues our series of physically and mentally preparing for a new baseball season. Paste as plain text instead, We would love to hear from you. Please rate us on ApplePodcast, or send us feedback at: feedback@strike3podcast.com , or visit our website for more information - https://www.strike3podcast.com, S2:E15 - College Assigning During COVID-19 w/ Alex Skandalis, The 2021 College Baseball season was a challenge for all parties, and no group of people were impacted like assigners. Jeff Kellogg was named an MLB Umpire Supervisor in February 2020 following more than 27 years as a Major League Umpire, including the last 10 seasons as a crew chief. In addition, the camps have trained more than 800 military members and 5,000 attendees overall. Part 1 of a 2 part series. Please rate us on ApplePodcast, or send us feedback at: feedback@strike3podcast.com , or visit our website for more information - https://www.strike3podcast.com, This episode begins a renewed series regarding Umpire Camps and Clinics. Young has worked as an instructor at many of Major League Baseballs Umpire Camps held annually at MLBs Urban Youth Academy in Compton, California, and around the country. For more information, visit us at strike3podcast.com, S1:E2 NCAA Baseball Rules Change Process w/Randy Bruns, Today we are talking to NCAA Baseball Secretary - Rules Editor, Randy Bruns. Kellogg was one of the Major League Umpires selected to represent MLB during the 2018 Japan All-Star Series with Nippon Professional Baseball. Enjoy the show everyone! Today we're talking to Kate Hart. Young has served as the coordinator of umpires for the World Baseball Classic, which included the training of all international umpires for the WBC and the WBC Qualifiers. 2022-07-10 . The instructors have given of themselves beyond all expectations! Matt McKendry, Vice President, Umpire Operations. There are two kinds of Blue Core CMSTM forms involved in the registration process: a standard data entry form for the registrants information, and a PayPal-integrated form that allows BBUC to accept payments safely and securely through the website. -->, I want to attend a camp near Az. The MLB Umpire Camps are nationwide at no cost for anyone to attend. SCUA. Please welcome to the show, owner of Mac's Athletic out of Stockton California, Pat McAninch. Everything about them are top notch starting with the instruction. Hill spent three seasons in Colorado, serving as the Clubs Director of Player Development before making his way to Miami. Darren Spagnardi develops Minor League Baseball umpires by observing, instructing and evaluating in accordance with the established Umpire Manuals and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Please help us welcome to the show, Don Umland. Please rate us on ApplePodcast, or send us feedback at: feedback@strike3podcast.com , or visit our website for more information - https://www.strike3podcast.com, S3:E8 - NCAA State of the Division (D-I) with George Drouches, This episode begins a renewed series regarding the State of the Division (D-I) for college baseball. In 2020, the Marlins reached the Postseason for the first time since 2003 and won their Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs. Next, we worked with BBUC to identify one of our model sites that would serve as a starting point for us to customize for the business and its specific value propositions. Prior to his administrative experience with PBUC, Klemm spent nine seasons as an umpire in the minor leagues, including four years in the Triple-A International League. There are five levels of Minor League Baseball. Jay has served as a professional umpire school instructor as well as instructing at various umpire camps and clinics throughout the country. Get live reps and work alongside some of the best professional umpires in the business. Camps are scheduled throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region throughout the fall - either a 7-day, week-long experience or 3-day weekend. The self-service administrative features on Blue Core CMS make it easy to safely perform these updates yourself. Prior to his Major League career, Young worked at the Minor League level from 1978-82. Reliford, who attended the University of Kentucky and Ohio University, is a former chief instructor at the Wendelstedt Umpire School. UPDATE: Please check out Karen's article in the February 2021 issue of Referee Magazine! Hope you enjoy it and Happy New Year!!!! Don't forget to set up an account and join the Out West Officials Crew. The topic of the difficulties observed on the difficulties staffing fall baseball scrimmages by the lower levels (non-D-I) of collegiate, and all of the high school levels, is also explored. For more information about Baseball Rules in Black and White - https://www.baseballrulesinblackandwhite.com/ Please rate us on ApplePodcast, or send us feedback at: feedback@strike3podcast.com , or visit our website for more information - https://www.strike3podcast.com, Please join us in meeting with Kent Walker, author of Umpire Mentors, a collection of the best umpiring advice from some of the best umpires in the world. October 1, 2021 in Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy. or on the WCUC website - www.westcoastumpirecamps.com or WCUC Facebook page - @WestCoastUmpireCamps or the UmpsCare page - https://give.umpscare.com/wcuc Brian and Luke can be found on Facebook - @LukeBrianTour All camps will use three umpire mechanics unless otherwise noted. We also talk to Venus and Samantha about viewing the game, from their perspectives. *******Very Important******** Here is a link to call camps being put on in the United States this year: https://officialsdepot.com/blogs/news/2022-2023-national-umpire-camp-list In that capacity McKendry assisted the Umpiring Department throughout the year with a number of administrative and research issues. He has been the recipient of the JC Penny Golden Rule Award, the Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year, Florida Diamond Club Umpire of the Year, the Goodwill Abilities Center Distinguished Service Award and the 2002 Gold Whistle Award, presented by the National Association of Sports Officials. We talk about the teaching philosophy and strategies at UTI, and the importance of training. Baseball Rules in Black and White was honored last night to speak at the opening ceremony of Billy Haze's acclaimed Black and Blue Umpire Camp.It was an incredible evening filled with . Michael Hill, Senior Vice President, On-Field Operations, Rich Rieker, Director, Umpire Development, Matt McKendry, Vice President, Umpire Operations, Justin Klemm, Vice President, Instant Replay, Raquel Wagner, Senior Manager, Umpire Operations, Alejandro Bermudez, Coordinator, Umpire Operations, Dusty Dellinger, Senior Manager, Umpire Development, Jorge Bauza, Umpire Development Supervisor, Tyler Funneman, Umpire Outreach, Umpire Development Supervisor, Darren Spagnardi, Umpire Development Supervisor, Scott Sheridan, M.S. Please rate us on ApplePodcast, or send us feedback at: feedback@strike3podcast.com , or visit our website for more information - https://www.strike3podcast.com, Please join us in meeting with 39 year MLB umpire, Gerry Davis, and Jim Bettencourt, author of Baseball Rules in Black and White, as we discuss the soon to be released version of BBRIBAW which covers the Little League rule set. Please join us in meeting with Karen Swanner, founder of "The Official's Mind," as we explore mental fitness for sports officials. The Michigan native received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Ferris State University. He is a pancreatic cancer survivor and is an advocate for those fighting the disease. The disc, produced in conjunction with the Professional Baseball Umpire Corporation and Immersion Media, was utilized by all professional umpires and is currently in distribution worldwide. Alternatively, our support team can perform updates for you, and typically at no additional cost. Matt McKendry, who has been with Major League Baseball since 2000, was first named MLB's Director of Umpire Administration in 2012. The weather should be nice and sunny. Each Fall marks the annual "Camp Season" for umpires. United Umpires - https://unitedumpires.org/training-program/camp-clinic-schedule/ Low key and non-threatening environment will include on the field training, observation, evaluation, and classroom training sessions. Share Sort by: Best Selling Tags: Any On sale Stripes and Strikes Black & Blue Short Sleeved DeMarini Game Day Shirt $15.00 $26.99 Sold out Stripes and Strikes Black & Blue Umpire Camp Richardson Bucket Hat (Comes in 2 Colors) Sold out On sale Stripes and Strikes Please help us welcome to the show, Mr. Tom Hiler. He also was an instructor at the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School for 16 years. The WCUC virtual clinic is being held due to the COVID-19 pandemic (and the related West Coast shutdown) a physical camp is impossible. For more information, visit us at strike3podcast.com. Popular Searches Black & Blue Umpire Camps In addition to evaluating games at the Major League level, he serves as the Umpiring Departments Triple-A coordinator, assigning call-up umpires, overseeing and staffing the Arizona Fall League and assigning Spring Training invitees. This podcast is for Umpires, coaches, and fans alike. Help us find ways to solve this important, and growing, issue. Enjoy the show! Jeff talks about his start in umpiring baseball, his minor league experience, and how he ended up in College Baseball. Please welcome the WCUC co-founders, Eric Nakagawa and Michael Wraa, and their lead instructors, Brian Hertzog and Luke Hamilton to the show. Well talk about leadership, fitness, nutrition, and most everything else (except religion and politics). Moody's military awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and numerous campaign and unit level medals and citations. We are ACTUAL Officials who want to support our fellow officials. We are pleased to welcome our guest, Scott Taylor, NCAA National Coordinator of Division II Baseball Umpires. Michael Hill is in his first season as Major League Baseballs Senior Vice President, On-Field Operations. As the 2021 College Baseball season approaches (yea! The website also . Prior to joining Umpire Development, Funneman umpired in the New York-Penn, Midwest, Florida State, Texas, Pacific Coast and Venezuelan Winter Leagues. Your website visitors then proceed to pay (or donate) on PayPal. Mike Everitt was named an MLB Umpire Supervisor in February 2020 following 21 years as a Major League Umpire, including his final three seasons as a crew chief. He is involved with the Hope Lutheran Church and is an active supporter of Umps Care and Calling for Christ, fellow Umpire Ted Barretts professional umpire ministry. You can earn Crew Points for creating an account. The main page presents the whole directory, and then clicking on a staff members photo thumbnail brings the visitor to information on the umpiring background of the respective staff member. 1. During his tenure as a Major League Umpire, Rieker worked one All-Star Game (1998) and two Division Series (1999-2000). Thank you for tuning in to a special episode of S3P!!!!