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Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire

Nathan Draga

Lorain County Hot Stove
Lorain,OH
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Early-career youth sports leader with hands-on experience in basketball and baseball programs. Strong background in fair officiating, player supervision, and parent communication. Committed to creating positive, structured, respectful, and inclusive environments for all young people both inside and outside of the classroom.

Work History

Volunteer Youth Basketball Camp Counselor

Firelands Local Schools Basketball Program
  • Supervised campers during drills, scrimmages, and transitions to maintain safe, structured activities.
  • Instructed basic basketball fundamentals, reinforcing proper form, footwork, and game rules.
  • Organized equipment setup and breakdown for practices, stations, and camp events.
  • Monitored participant behavior and encouraged positive sportsmanship throughout daily sessions.

Volunteer Youth Baseball Camp Counselor

Firelands Local Schools Baseball Program
  • Supervised campers during baseball drills, games, and daily activities.
  • Reinforced safety rules and maintained orderly practice environments.
  • Demonstrated hitting, fielding, and throwing techniques for skill development.
  • Assisted coaching staff with setup, equipment, and practice transitions.

Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire

2 Years 6 Months
Lorain County Hot Stove | 05.2024 - Current
  • Enforced rules consistently to maintain fair, safe gameplay.
  • Called balls, strikes, outs, and safe plays with accuracy.
  • Inspected field conditions and equipment before each game.
  • Communicated rulings clearly to coaches, players, and scorekeepers.
  • Resolved on-field disputes professionally to minimize delays and conflict.

Youth Basketball Referee

1 Year 2 Months
Firelands Local Schools Community Basketball | 12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Enforced basketball rules consistently to maintain fair, safe gameplay.
  • Monitored player conduct and addressed fouls, violations, and technical issues.
  • Signaled calls clearly to coaches, players, and scorekeepers during games.
  • Managed game flow by coordinating with table staff and officials.
  • Resolved on-court disputes calmly while maintaining control of competition.

Education

Bachelor's - Physical Education Health Education

Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | 12-2027
  • Dean's List [Fall, 2024]
  • Dean's List [Spring, 2025]
  • Dean's List [Fall, 2025]
  • Dean's List [Spring, 2026]
  • [Sandra J. Werley Reed and Stephen C. Reed Scholarship] Scholarship Recipient
  • Relevant Coursework: [Physical Education Classroom

Placement] & [Health Education Classroom Placement]

  • Relevant Coursework: [PE Xtra] & [Adapted Physical Education]
  • [3.955] GPA

Skills

Coaching experience
Positive reinforcement
Parent communication
Sportsmanship promotion
Safety awareness
Student/player management

Certification

  • Bullying, Hazing, Inappropriate Behavior], [NFHS] - [2025]
  • [Concussion], [NFHS] - [2025]
  • [Sudden Cardiac Arrest], [NFHS] - [2025]

Timeline

Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire

Lorain County Hot Stove
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Youth Basketball Referee

Firelands Local Schools Community Basketball
12.2022 - 02.2024Read More

Volunteer Youth Basketball Camp Counselor

Firelands Local Schools Basketball Program
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Volunteer Youth Baseball Camp Counselor

Firelands Local Schools Baseball Program
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Bowling Green State University

Bachelor's from Physical Education Health Education
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Nathan Draga