Steve Bretz
Dimondale,MI
Summary
Experienced Minor League Umpire with strong skills in rule enforcement, conflict resolution, and team collaboration. Known for quick situational judgment and maintaining professionalism under pressure. Maintained adaptability with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Minor League Umpire
Carolina League
04.2003 - 09.2004
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while monitoring activities on the playing field.
- Adhered to and enforced game rules and regulations.
- Fostered sportsmanship among players and coaches to minimize in-game conflict.
- Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
Minor League Umpire
Midwest League
04.2002 - 09.2003
- Called balls, strikes, outs, and other plays as necessary during games.
- Managed behavior of players, coaches and crowd to facilitate gameplay.
- Enforced game rules and regulations during competitive baseball matches.
- Maintained a professional demeanor at all times while working on the field.
- Adhered to and enforced game rules and regulations.
Minor League Umpire
New York Pen League
New York, New York
06.2000 - 09.2002
- Enforced game rules and regulations during competitive baseball matches.
- Managed behavior of players, coaches and crowd to facilitate gameplay.
- Maintained a professional demeanor at all times while working on the field.
- Communicated effectively with fellow umpires for seamless game operations.
- Observed player behavior for compliance with league standards.
Education
Professional Umpiring
Jim Evan's Academy of Professional Umpiring
03-2000
Skills
- Rule enforcement
- Game management
- Situational judgment
- Conflict resolution
- Player assessment
- Team collaboration
- Crowd control
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Consistency
- In-depth rule knowledge
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Ranked Top 10 at Umpire School
- Selected for League Playoffs in every year of professional baseball.
- In 2005 left professional baseball, continued working high school and some college football.
- In 2018 attended college umpires meeting to reinsert myself into umpiring college baseball.
- Umpired Division 1 and Division 2 conference and non-conference baseball under current college assigners in the Michigan area.
Timeline
Minor League Umpire
Carolina League
04.2003 - 09.2004
Minor League Umpire
Midwest League
04.2002 - 09.2003
Minor League Umpire
New York Pen League
06.2000 - 09.2002
Professional Umpiring
Jim Evan's Academy of Professional Umpiring