Cooperstown Drms Pk - Crew Chief

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by kylejt

Enlighten me folks. My friend, who's worked lots of college and pro ball, thought it was the bees knees, nasty food, funky barracks, hobo partners and all.

Uh, some people don't get out much?

[3appleshigh]

I will say I went with my eye's open, if you haven't been you do not understand. The crew chief bit is neither here nor there.

I went because this year I could. My wife could not take a vacation, I needed one badly and the cost for me was perfect. I would tell you now I would go back in a heartbeat. It was a Blast. The tournament and the location is Spectacular, being "with the guys" was a complete blast. The baseball was OK. The fans and the players and coaches were great. The Hall is always fun to visit. This is an EXPERIENCE, not an umpiring experience, a LIFE EXPERIENCE. I feel I'm safe to say it is the most beautiful place to play baseball. It is well worth the time. I still find that getting room and board is a long way from volunteering for free. But that is a debate for those who feel they always must be paid.

[PAT THE REF]

Every time people post questions about CDP, we always get into that arguement so lets just stop that here... But I just wanted to know if anyone has cracked the code or if you were a crew chief, what did you place on your resume...

[seioaump]

Put that you are an assignor of 50 Umpires or that you've attended a pro school...This will get you crew chief and possibly the championship game!

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by PAT THE REF

Every time people post questions about CDP, we always get into that arguement so lets just stop that here... But I just wanted to know if anyone has cracked the code or if you were a crew chief, what did you place on your resume...

Here's an approach that would apparently be unique: Just tell the truth.

[PAT THE REF]

I agree, the truth is the best... especially if you plan to go back year after year. But they deal with so many umpires that I dont think they will know and keep all of the records.

But... Expierence helps, camps, Evans or Wend. helps but anyone that was a crew chief - what are or what did you put on your resume as your background? I have been attending CDP for a few years and currently work Varsity level ball here in NJ...

I plan to go to Evans for the Fl Classic and looking into Arizona Umpire Academy.... But just wanted to know what your background is...

[LMan]

Upset about the 'selection process'......freely lie to 'crack the code'......but go back year after year, hoping to (not) earn a dubious 'honor.'

Just strays off from 'quaint but not for me' right off to 'pathetic.'