Mid-America Umpires

Congratulations to MAU member Jason Justice for being named MSHSAA Umpire of the Year.
Jason winning this award demonstrates how desperate the need is for umpires in the state of Missouri. 😂
In all seriousness, Jason is a great umpire who works hard every night on the field and gives back by leading our new recruit training.

Congratulations to MAU member Rick Hammers for being recognized last night by MSHSAA for your 25 years of outstanding work!

We want to recognize the following MAU members for their selections to the MSHSAA Sectionals, Quarterfinals and Final 4:

FINAL 4
Drew Diehl
Jaredd King
Bob Palmer

QUARTERFINALS
Stacey Cogdill
Eddie Dugger
Keith Fleetwood
Edward Griffin
Jack Hadank
Rick Hammers
Grant Heimer
Dennis Hill
Brian Lozano
Tyler McNealy
Jesse Sherrer
Matthew Weatherman

SECTIONALS
Ruben Apodaca
John Boyles
Rodney Cobb
Curtis Daniels
Drew Diehl
Michael Goodart
Derek Hunter
Jaredd King
Roger King
Todd King
Cody Massey
Bob Palmer
Caleb Reynolds

Congratulations to all of you for your hard work!!!

The MAU is recruiting new umpires for 2026. FREE TRAINING starts Sunday, February 15 for 5 straight Sundays. Umpires will be trained and ready to work these youth tournaments over the spring and summer, as well as area high school games. Join now to get started! www.midamericaumpires.com

USSSA is back in Springfield, MO at the newly renovated Cooper and Killian Sports Complex!

11 new turf fields.
6 new premier events.

Spots are filling fast, make sure to secure your spot today!

Enter Here - www.kcsports.org

To all of you who said you would umpire when hell freezes over...our annual association meeting is Sunday, February 1 & training starts on Sundays after the Super Bowl. See you then! www.midamericaumpires.com

A special thanks to MAU members Matthew Weatherman, Drew Diehl, Brian Lozano, Willie Williams, Leon Griffith, Roberto Valdez, Carson Rockhill, Jack Hadank, and Grant Heimer for running our recruiting booth at the Bass Pro Shop’s Tournament of Champions this weekend at Great Southern Bank Arena at Missouri State University. You guys did a great job and we’ve already had emails and phone calls of interest and several application forms submitted! Thank you for serving to help continue to grow the association. While other areas are struggling to get new umpires, we are succeeding because of your work!

🚨🚨🚨ATTN: MAU Members - Upcoming Training Dates & Information🚨🚨🚨

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
9:00-12:00 - 3-Umpire Mechanics Training @ Strafford HS Indoor Football Facility
What to wear: Umpire uniform or comfortable clothes that will allow you to run/jog
What to bring: No equipment will be necessary for this session. Bring water if you want.

11:30-2:30 - Cage/Plate Work @ Strafford HS Indoor Football Facility
Due to several requests, we are adding cage/plate work
There will be 2 options - Cage work WITH instruction -or- Cage work WITHOUT instruction (you just want to see some pitches on your own)
We will have 4 cages set up with the strike zone frames and home plates so you can visually see the strikes zone as you work. We will set up 2 cages for instruction and the other 2 cages will be available to anyone who wants to jump in without any instruction.
NOTE: The cages will be available starting at 11:30 (we may/may not be done with the 3-umpire training by then, we'll try to wrap up a little early if possible) and will remain available during a portion of the MSHSAA mechanics clinic that afternoon (on your own).
What to wear: Umpire uniform or comfortable clothes that will allow you to run/jog
What to bring: Face mask. You will not need any other equipment (unless you want to bring it). Bring water if you want.

1:00-3:30 - MSHSAA Mechanics Clinic for Required Umpires (3 clinics within your first 5 years) @ Strafford HS Indoor Football Facility
What to wear: Umpire uniform or comfortable clothes that will allow you to run/jog
What to bring: No equipment will be necessary for this session. Bring water if you want.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 - ALTERNATIVE MSHSAA Mechanics Clinic
10:00-12:30 - MSHSAA Mechanics Clinic for Required Umpires (3 clinics within your first 5 years) @ Carthage HS Indoor Football Facility
What to wear: Umpire uniform or comfortable clothes that will allow you to run/jog
What to bring: No equipment will be necessary for this session. Bring water if you want.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
1:00-2:00 - MAU New Umpire Orientation @ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Pavilion Building - Republic Road in Springfield
2:00-4:00 - MAU Annual Meeting @ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Pavilion Building - Republic Road in Springfield

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - MAKE UP DATE
6:00-9:00 PM - 3-Umpire Mechanics Training @ Nixa HS Indoor Football Facility
NOTE: This is a make up date for those of you who cannot attend the 3-Umpire Training on Saturday, January 24

REGISTRATION FOR TRAINING
Please use the following link to sign up for any of these training sessions so we can track attendance & know who's coming in the event we have bad weather and need to cancel.

2026 MAU Training Registration Form See details below and register for what you will be attending

Happy New Year from all of us at the MAU! 🎉
Thank you to the umpires, coaches, and leagues who trust us every season. Here’s to a great year of growth, teamwork, and love for the game.

One of our members…Good job Jesse Sherrer!