HUDSONVILLE, Mich. -- The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Nate Thompson as the new Baseball Coordinator of Officials.

"I am very excited for the opportunity to work with the MIAA, the coaches, and the universities," commented Thompson. "I am looking forward to developing the umpires working within the league and recruiting new umpires, while maintaining professionalism throughout the conference. This is a great opportunity and I am eager to get started!" Thompson stated.

Thompson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role.  His impressive background includes:

• 22 years of umpiring experience
• 6 years in professional baseball
• 13 years in NCAA baseball, including Division I, II, and III levels
• Regular involvement in umpire development camps across Michigan and the Midwest

MIAA Commissioner Chris Brown stated: "We were fortunate to have an exceptionally strong pool of candidates for this crucial position. The depth and quality of applicants truly reflect the high esteem in which the MIAA is held within the baseball officiating community. After a thorough selection process, Nate Thompson emerged as the clear choice to lead our baseball officiating program into the future. His extensive experience, passion for developing talent, and vision for maintaining the MIAA's high standards set him apart. We're confident that Nate will build upon the strong foundation laid by his predecessor and take our officiating program to new heights."

The MIAA looks forward to working with Thompson to ensure the continued excellence of our baseball officiating program.