The independent contractor position of the NCAA National Coordinator of Baseball Umpires is to further the NCAA’s ongoing commitment to improving the overall quality and consistency of umpiring throughout collegiate baseball. The National Coordinator of Baseball Umpires is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities associated with implementing the NCAA Baseball Umpire Program (BUP). The BUP is dedicated to serving the sport of baseball through the training, education, evaluation, and development of quality officials who will positively impact the sport of baseball. The BUP facilitates communication between umpires, conferences, coaches and the NCAA, and helps provide consistency in the interpretation of NCAA baseball rules and umpire mechanics. Additionally, the national c