BIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY: Philip E. (PEPI) Poppler, Umpire in Chief SCGS 2010
A resident of San Clemente 15 years, Pepi lives in the Shorecliffs area with wife Karen. Their four kids have grown up in the local school system all graduating from San Clemente High School. Both of their girls (Morgan 25 and Bobbie 18) have participated in San Clemente’s recreation girl softball programs since 1994 at all age divisions. Karen volunteered with SCGS from 1994 – 2004 (from coaching to Board Member). Pepi has been involved coaching and umpiring with SCGS since 2002. Prior to that he coached girls travel ball with his oldest daughter Morgan for 4 seasons (1998 – 2001) 14U and 16U levels.
This is Pepi’s second season volunteering as UIC for SCGS (previously in 2007). Umpiring since 2002 Pepi has also recently coached Saint Margaret’s Varsity Softball 2008; coached local 16U Wave travel team Summer/Fall 2007. And in the Spring 2007 coached San Clemente Frosh/ Soph Softball team.
Graduate of Wilson High School, Long Beach; Long Beach City College AA; Chapman College BA; Secondary Teaching Credential; University of California, Irvine MFA. Licensed General Contractor since 1989 specializing in residential construction.
Girl’s recreation fast pitch softball has been a large part of the Poppler family in San Clemente. The SCGS league has helped in the development of all the Poppler kids. All four (Morgan, Tyson, Garrett and Bobbie) have played and or volunteered as umpires. Pepi is again accepting the position as Umpire in Chief voluntarily, to give back to the program; community and especially all the young ladies wishing to experience this great sport.
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