SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp

Instructors

Congratulations to Dan Jeffry Sr. and Mike Barel for being chosen to work the 2007 MHSAA State Finals and Scott Walendowski and Mike Schram for being chosen to work the 2006 MHSAA State Finals!!!

Our extreme gratitude goes out to our instructors! 

Mark Uyl
Assistant Director-MHSAA

Current Levels of Baseball working:  Collegiate (Div. 1)  Big Ten, Big East, Mid American Conf.,   Frontier Professional League

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  Bruce Doane Umpire Camp (7 Years), SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  15 Years

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  2007 PanAm Games, Big East Conference Tournament (2004), Mid American Conference Tournament (2005, 2006), numerous postseason tournaments at the NCAA Div II, III, and NAIA Levels.

Kyle McNeely 
Chair NFHS Rules Committee-4 Years
Baseball Rules and Umpire Mechanics Advisor to NFHS
Baseball Rules Historian for NFHS

Kyle is considered by many to be one of the foremost high school rules experts and is a highly sought after clinician. 

Levels of Baseball worked::  Collegiate (All Levels), Frontier Professional League, OHSAA, International Experience

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Brinkman-Froemming 

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  Italian Umpires Clinic-Lead Instructor (Florida, USA), Over eight different State High School Rules meetings, He has spoken twice at the NFHS National Convention, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  28 Years

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  Numerous Collegiate Conference Tournaments.  JUCO, NAIA and Div III Regional Tournaments, 3 OHSAA State Championships  and  several Texas High School Championships.

Other Accomplishments:  Developed Rules Tests, Videos, Mechanic's Manuals, and other teaching materials that are used across the country.  Recognized by the NFIOA and NFHS with Outstanding Service Award.  Awarded the Outstanding High School Baseball Umpire Award in Texas and Ohio.  Elected to the OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame (2007).

Bill Parker (MHSAA Certified Trainer)
Co-Camp Director
Parker 2008 Schedule

                 Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate (Div. 2 and 3) MIAA, Frontier Professional League

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Minor League Baseball; Gulf Coast League, Mid West League.  (A)

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring.

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  Instructor for Jim Evans Academy (3 years), SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  11 Years.

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  Mid West League All-Star Game, Mid West League Playoffs.

Gary Wagenschutz (MHSAA Certified Trainer)
Co-Camp Director

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate NCAA Div 2 and 3.  GLIAC, MIAA

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SMOA Clinic, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  14 Years

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  MHSAA State Finals (2005), MHSAA State Quarter Finals (2007), 2006 NABF Collegiate Summer Wood Bat World Series

Scott Walendowski (MHSAA Certified Trainer)
Lead Instructor

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Minor League Baseball;  Northwoods League, Gulf Coast League, Mid West League, Florida State League, Eastern League, International League.  (AAA)

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Brinkman-Froemming Umpire School (92, 93, 96),

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SMOA Clinic, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  16

Tournaments Championships Umpired:  Gulf Coast League 1996, Futures Game in Seattle, Washington 2001, International League Playoffs 2003, MHSAA State Finals (2006), 2007 MHSAA State Quarter Finals

Sal Giacomantonio

Current Levels of Baseball working:  Collegiate, NCAA Div. 1 and 2.  MAC, Horizon Leagues.  Frontier and Northern Professional Leagues.

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Jim Evans Desert Classic Clinic (99) and The Academy of Professional Umpiring (00).

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  Various Camps in Michigan for the last 6 years, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  16 Years

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  NCAA two Division II Regional Tournaments and two GLIAC Conference Tournaments.

Erik Stahlbusch

Current Levels of Baseball working:  Frontier and Northern Professional Leagues.  NCAA Baseball Div. 1, 2 and 3.

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Minor League Baseball, 3 years-Gulf Coast League & Mid West League.  

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Harry Wendlestedt Umpire School

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  West Michigan Umpire Clinic & Bruce Doane Sr. Umpire Clinic, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 and 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  9 Years.

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  Professional Baseball; 2 League Championships and 1 All Star Game

Nate Thompson
Midwest League Scheadule

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, NY PENN League, Collegiate

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Arizona League 

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (2006)

Total Years Umpiring:  5 Years 

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  2007 NY PENN League All Star Game, Playoffs, Championships (2007)

 

Joe Denomme

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA 

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Collegiate Div. III 

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SMOA Clinic, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  20 Years 

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  MHSAA State Finals (1997), MHSAA State Quarter Finals (2007)

Mike Schram (MHSAA Certified Trainer)

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate Div. 2 and 3.  Livonia Collegiate Wooden Bat Summer League.  (Umpire and Assigner) 

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Arizona High School Association 

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SMOA Umpire Clinic, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  33 

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  3 Arizona State Finals,  MHSAA State Finals (2006), MHSAA State Quarter Finals (2007)

Tim Eastman

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate, Gulf Coast League, 2007 Florida International League

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  CanAm League 

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  8 Years.

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  2007 Gulf Coast League Playoffs and Championship

Brian York

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate, American Legion 

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Adult, College,  

Total Years Umpiring:  26 Years

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  MHSAA State Finals (2001), MHSAA State Quarter Finals (2007),  American Legion State Finals (2003, 2004, 2006), Catholic League Finals (01, 02, 03, 05)
 

Bill McManus

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA 

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Collegiate,  

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SMOA Clinic, SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2006 & 2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  23 Years 

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  MHSAA State Quarter Finals (2006)

Bryan Wieferich

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate NCAA Div 2 and 3, NAIA, JUCO, American Legion

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  2001 Gerry Davis Instructional School

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  8 Years.

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  2005 and 2006 American Legion State Finals, 2005 and 2006 NAIA Regional's, MHSAA State Quarter Finals (2006)

Dan Jeffery Sr.

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate NCAA Div 2 and 3, NAIA, JUCO,

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  American Legion  

Total Years Umpiring:  34 Years. 7 Years as MHSAA Registered Assignor

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  2007 and 2000 MHSAA State Finals,  8 MHSAA Qtr Finals,

Dan Jeffery Jr.

Current Levels of Baseball working:  MHSAA, Collegiate NCAA Div 2 and 3, NAIA, JUCO, Adult Mens

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  American Legion  

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  16 Years

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  2005 MHSAA State Finals

Frank Barket

                     Current Levels of Baseball working:  Collegiate NCAA Div 1, 2, & 3,  Livonia Summer Wooden Bat League

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  Minor League Baseball; NY Penn League, South Atlantic League, Carolina League

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Joe Brinkman Umpire School (85 & 86)

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  27 Years.

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  1986 Penn League Championship, 1987 S. Atlantic All-Star Game, 88 & 89 Carolina League All-Star Game, 2005 NAIA Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Confernce Championship, 2005 NCAA Midwest Div 2 Regional, 2006 NABF Collegiate Summer Wood Bat World Series

Aaron Woodbury

                     Current Levels of Baseball working: Collegiate NCAA Div 2 and 3, NAIA, JuCo

Past Levels of Baseball worked:  MHSAA, American Legion

Professional Umpire Schools Attended:  Brinkman Froemming

Umpire Camps or Schools instructed at:  SouthEast Michigan Umpire Camp (2007)

Total Years Umpiring:  20 Years.

Tournaments/Championships Umpired:  JuCo Regional 2002-2006, NAIA Regional 2005, American Legion State Final 2004-2005