ASA National Umpire School- Columbus, Ohio

[BretMan]

Just thought I'd check and see if anyone here is going to be at the ASA NUS next weekend in Columbus. It's always nice to be able to put a face with a name for folks from the forum.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Just thought I'd check and see if anyone here is going to be at the ASA NUS next weekend in Columbus. It's always nice to be able to put a face with a name for folks from the forum.

OK, if not Ohio, who's going to Florida next weekend?

[BretMan]

I noticed that they're holding two schools that same weekend, which is kind of unusual.

I wonder which location will get the "A-list" national staffers? Can't see too many opting for cold and dreary Ohio over warm and sunny Florida!

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by BretMan

I noticed that they're holding two schools that same weekend, which is kind of unusual.

I wonder which location will get the "A-list" national staffers? Can't see too many opting for cold and dreary Ohio over warm and sunny Florida!

Interesting point. As an aside, the head of training, Jim Craig, is scheduled to a clinic in Atlanta on Saturday, so he wouldn't be at either.

Just a guess, but I would expect you might see Julie Johnson, Jerry Fick, Bernie Profato, maybe Mike DeLeo in Columbus; perhaps Larry Montgomery, Max Wilkes, Dick Gayler, maybe Gene Harrison or Walt Sparks in Florida. That would be the geographical probables, anyway, and some strong clinicians in each group.

Hopefully, some one from each site will let us know next week, just for the information.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Interesting point. As an aside, the head of training, Jim Craig, is scheduled to a clinic in Atlanta on Saturday, so he wouldn't be at either.

Just a guess, but I would expect you might see Julie Johnson, Jerry Fick, Bernie Profato, maybe Mike DeLeo in Columbus; perhaps Larry Montgomery, Max Wilkes, Dick Gayler, maybe Gene Harrison or Walt Sparks in Florida. That would be the geographical probables, anyway, and some strong clinicians in each group.

Hopefully, some one from each site will let us know next week, just for the information.

FYI

As an attendee in FL, I received notice that
"Instructors coming from the ASA are: Larry Montgomery, Gene Harrison and Max Wilkes."

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

FYI

As an attendee in FL, I received notice that
"Instructors coming from the ASA are: Larry Montgomery, Gene Harrison and Max Wilkes."

Oh you'll have a great time with Larry! He's a great instructor, and he'll keep you on your toes! He was at the Cary, NC, clinic in 2008, and I'll go to any of his schools any day of the week.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

FYI

As an attendee in FL, I received notice that
"Instructors coming from the ASA are: Larry Montgomery, Gene Harrison and Max Wilkes."

Pretty fair guess work on my part. All three were in the group of five I suggested as most likely.

[Stevetheump]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Just thought I'd check and see if anyone here is going to be at the ASA NUS next weekend in Columbus. It's always nice to be able to put a face with a name for folks from the forum.

Bret - I know of two umpires in my association that are going. As for me, I'll attend LOCAL clinics/schools even tournanments, but I refuse to leave my handicapped wife's side for an overnight/weekend ANYTHING.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Stevetheump

Bret - I know of two umpires in my association that are going. As for me, I'll attend LOCAL clinics/schools even tournanments, but I refuse to leave my handicapped wife's side for an overnight/weekend ANYTHING.

I'm sorry to hear that, Steve. Out of honest curiosity, would it be possible to bring her along on one of these trips to a National School? If the location's right, she could still enjoy herself while you get some good training and meet some good umpires!

[Stevetheump]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I'm sorry to hear that, Steve. Out of honest curiosity, would it be possible to bring her along on one of these trips to a National School? If the location's right, she could still enjoy herself while you get some good training and meet some good umpires!

I guess we could do that, NC, but trips really take a lot out of her (and me). As it is now, we usually take one trip a year (up to see my folks in NH). Even that takes a toll on the both of us (I'm the driver). It sure ain't gettin' any easier.

[BretMan]

The first day of the Columbus NUS is in the books...

Good guesses on the instructors, Steve. Of course, Jerry Fick is pretty much a "gimme", what with him being located in Cincinnati and heavily involved in all things ASA in Ohio.

We only had two national staff members, the second being Julie Johnson. I had never met Julie before. She struck me as a very competent and entusiastic instructor.

The student/teacher ratio is about 25-to-1. This class is much smaller than the last one I attended in 2008. We had 150 umpires at that one!

[DaveASA/FED]

So what about the second day Bretman?

Also I think almost all National schools are smaller than that one in 2008 was!! I was there too, a bunch of people for sure!!