By Brandon Cooper, former AAA umpire, current college umpire and Ump-Attire.com Field Representative. I just got back from the last trip of Ump-attire.com's 2012 tour of NCAA clinics. I traveled from the bitter cold Chicago, to rainy Atlanta, and to the pleasantly mild temperatures and rare winter sunshine of Philadelphia.
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| Brandon & Chuck Barnett President of SIUA |
I had the pleasure of tagging along with Customer Service Manager, Krista Wolf, for the trip to Chicago. It was a first NCAA conference as a vendor for both of us.
The trip was great. I met a lot of new faces and caught up with some old friends from my days traveling the US umpiring in the Minor Leagues. Krista said she really enjoyed talking to our customers and being able to put a face with names that she has spoken to on the phone or heard from via email or Facebook.
For those of you who asked, if you are unaware we now have the new zip-up Majestic Jacket in stock, and yes the new Poly Wool Pants with Expander Waistband provide the appropriate amount of room for your shin guards to allow for a comfortable fit.
The trip was great. I met a lot of new faces and caught up with some old friends from my days traveling the US umpiring in the Minor Leagues. Krista said she really enjoyed talking to our customers and being able to put a face with names that she has spoken to on the phone or heard from via email or Facebook.
For those of you who asked, if you are unaware we now have the new zip-up Majestic Jacket in stock, and yes the new Poly Wool Pants with Expander Waistband provide the appropriate amount of room for your shin guards to allow for a comfortable fit.
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| Brandon shows Billy Williams our new items |
ATLANTA
In Atlanta I pulled double duty, attending the NCAA meetings as an umpire and popping out during the breaks to help Jim Kirk, the coolest CEO around. What other CEO would allow his partner to grab lunch at Hooter's with fellow umpires, while he held down the fort?
It was a busy weekend. I ran into a lot of guys I hadn't seen since last year's meetings and quite a few that I currently work with during the season. Jim got a chance to meet them all. In return, Jim introduced me to quite a few guys I had not met before.
PHILADELPHIA
Ump-attire.com's last stop of the tour was Philadelphia. It was a quick in-and-out trip. Being able to walk straight through the terminal into the Marriott lobby was the most convenient thing I've ever seen; what a great set-up for those of us flying in.
I traveled solo, so I traveled light, but I tried to bring the latest and greatest of our baseball apparel and equipment. I ran into my umpire school roommate that I hadn't spoken to in several years, and I met a ton of new people that I had not previously met in my travels. It was a pleasure meeting and talking to all of you.
Ump-attire.com's last stop of the tour was Philadelphia. It was a quick in-and-out trip. Being able to walk straight through the terminal into the Marriott lobby was the most convenient thing I've ever seen; what a great set-up for those of us flying in.
I traveled solo, so I traveled light, but I tried to bring the latest and greatest of our baseball apparel and equipment. I ran into my umpire school roommate that I hadn't spoken to in several years, and I met a ton of new people that I had not previously met in my travels. It was a pleasure meeting and talking to all of you.
That concludes my experiences of the last three weekends. I had a great time! Good luck during the 2012 baseball season. Travel safe, and I will look forward to catching up next January.
If there is anything I can do for any of you please do not hesitate to contact me at brandon@ump-attire.com. And...don't forget about the discount codes given to you at each conference.
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