Matthew Mitchell

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

The puck has been dropped for my final season in the stripes. I'll be grateful for every game.

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

Now to finish recovering so I can resume training in August, cross blades with some of you in the coming season, and see all of you again in Portland. Fence well!

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

Grateful to @PennMedicine: the surgery and anesthesia teams, urology, cardiology, nursing, PT, and all the other staff who helped make it possible for me to referee all ten days of @USFencing Summer Nationals.

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

Thanks also to the Referees' Commission, head refs, assigners, pod captains, and all my colleagues in the cadre, plus our Bout Committee members.

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

To the Olympians, veterans, adult athletes, and my future college fencers: it's a pleasure to spend time with you. Coaches: be proud of your athletes: they had a good week here.

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

A great week so far in Columbus for USA Fencing Summer Nationals. First national final assignment, best-ever result competing (beat a B and a C), and two ref protégés making their national debuts. Welcome to the national cadre, Cindy and Eric!

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

Now a national-level ref in two sports! #slednationals Thanks to @USAHockey and @aahaofficiating for putting on a great event last weekend. See you in Columbus for some @usafencing slashing and spearing!

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

@iowahawkblog Fox 40 Classic pealess, with fingerclamp and optional cushioned mouth grip. #MattsWhistleIDservice

[Matthew Mitchell @mdmitchellphd]

@iowahawkblog Pretty important: the fielders (except for the wicketkeeper [catcher]) don't wear gloves: they're catching line drives and fly balls barehanded.