Vincent “Vinny” Chapman is known around the world as “The Dancing Umpire.”

Vinny started umpiring baseball during his sophomore year in high school. As a former player from t-ball to the high school ranks, Vincent’s first game as an umpire was a little league game in Atlanta, TX. He viewed umpiring as a way to continue to be part of the game he enjoys so much. 

In 2008, he started dancing for fun at youth baseball games in between innings. This earned him “The Dancing Umpire” name. In 2015, a video of Vincent dancing at a game went viral on social media reaching over 12 million views and thousands of shares. Ellen Degeneres uploaded one of his dancing videos on Ellentube increasing his reach even further. 

With his unique approach to umpiring continuing to rise in popularity, the Savannah Bananas reached out and offered Vincent an opportunity to be the home plate umpire for the Bananas’ games. He jumped at the chance and has been delighting their fans with his charismatic personality and exciting dance moves since February of 2022.

Listen in for some great takeaways about taking something you love and turning it into a career. Vinny is a vital member of the Savannah Bananas team, entertaining people all over the world through the sport of baseball. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…

• Learn more about Vincent “Vinny” Chapman [3:31] 
• How Vinny became the umpire for the Savannah Bananas [4:40] 
• Why Vinny became “The Dancing Umpire” [6:40] 
• How Vinny’s dancing video went viral [9:04] 
• Experiencing the energy of a Savannah Bananas game [12:18] 
• How to get your copy of “Financial Planning Made Personal” [15:28] 
• The Savannah Bananas moment that Vinny will never forget [18:07] 
• What being part of the Savannah Bananas has taught Vinny [22:29]
• Vinny’s advice for aspiring umpires [23:53]
• How to craft your own path in the world [27:37]
• What Vinny did today that put him in the mindset for success [29:03] 

Resources & People Mentioned

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