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Michael Byron

Michael Byron is a philosophy professor at Kent State University in Ohio, where he has taught since 1997. He has been umpiring since 2002 and during 2005 umpired in Hong Kong. You may reach Michael at michaelbyron@officiating.com.

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Place of Birth

Cleveland, OH

Family

Two children

Education

A.B., religion: Princeton University;
M.A.R., ethics: Yale University;
M.A., Ph.D., philosophy: University of Notre Dame

Officiating Experience

Local Youth, 12-16 YO, since 2002

Officiating Highlight

Hot-stove regional championship 2003; Hong Kong Olympic Team tournament 2005; Umpire clinic for Hong Kong Umpire Association 2005

Hobbies

Piano, guitar, writing, website programming, and, of course, umpiring

Advice

Learn the rules and mechanics; confidence is essential, but gaining that takes time and experience.

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