Colin Brown

Strike 3 Podcast w/CB, ENak, & Trav

Sports EN ↓ 57 episodes

This podcast is for Umpires, coaches, and fans alike. The rules of baseball are integral to playing, coaching and officiating the game. Sports rule books often seem as if they are written in a dead language. We’re going help break down baseball rules in an easy, understandable, and entertaining manner. From little league to the majors, with an emphasis on NCAA. However, this is not just a rules show. We’ll talk about leadership, fitness, nutrition, and most everything else (except religion and politics). You can expect quality information, fun guests, and an overall good time.

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Colin Brown

Episodes

S1:E7 NCAA Director of Umpire Training Tom Hiler 01.12.2020 59:12

Today's guest is a former MiLB and NCAA D-I umpire. He walked off the field at the ripe old age of 32 to become the D-I Western Athletic Conference (WAC) & D-II California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Coordinator of Umpires. To add to that he's currently the NCAA Director of Umpire Training. Please help us welcome to the show, Mr. Tom Hiler. 

S1:E6 NCAA Division I Coordinator of Umpires - George Drouches (Bonus Episode) 15.11.2020 58:26

Today we're talking to George Drouches, NCAA Division I Coordinator of Umpires. 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. Mr. Drouches discusses his vision for college umpiring, and what to expect for the 2021 Collegiate Baseball Season. This is an episode not to be missed by college officials. Sit back,...

S1:E5 Author of Baseball Rules in Black & White Jim Bettencourt 15.11.2020 54:32

In this episode, our guest is Jim Bettencourt, author of Baseball Rules in Black and White. He's written a series of books to help umpires navigate and understand the baseball rule books. These are fantastic supplements to the standard baseball rule books. The series covers, high school (NFHS), college (NCAA) and Official Baseball Rules (MLB or OBR). Baseball Rules in Black and White is now avai...

S1:E4 2021 NCAA Baseball Major Rule Changes w/Randy Bruns 27.10.2020 52:52

Today we are, once again, talking to NCAA Baseball Secretary - Rules Editor, Randy Bruns. Part 2 of a 2 part series. In this episode we discuss the NCAA's Baseball Major Rule Changes for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Hear about the new rules directly from the Rules Editor. Enjoy the show everyone! To provide feedback about this podcast, please email us at: feedback@strike3podcast.com For more informa...

S1:E3 NFHS Rules Change Process w/ Elliot Hopkins 27.10.2020 49:12

In today’s episode we are joined by Elliot Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins is the NFHS Director of Sports, Sanctioning, and Student Services at the NFHS home office in Indianapolis, Indiana. He’s also the NFHS Baseball Rules Editor. Elliot has an impressive resume and is just an all around good person at his core. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed talking with Elliot. To provide feedback about...

S1:E2 NCAA Baseball Rules Change Process w/Randy Bruns 27.10.2020 56:15

Today we are talking to NCAA Baseball Secretary - Rules Editor, Randy Bruns. Part 1 of a 2 part series. In Part 1, we discuss the NCAA's Baseball Rule Changing Process. We also talk to Randy about his thirty seven year career in sports officiating. We'll cover how he got started in officiating, his career highlights, and other sports he's officiated besides baseball. His very impressive resume and...

S1:E1 Introduction 27.10.2020 1:12:52

In our Introductory Episode, you will get to know the hosts, Colin Brown (CB), Eric Nakagawa (ENak), and Travis Whitt (Trav). We share why we decided to do this podcast and what we hope to accomplish. Thanks for listening. 