Jim Evans Interview

[GarthB]

As entertaining as the Jim Evans Interview has been, it doesn't begin to scratch the surface of who Jim is, how he trains and how he succeeds.

As a recent attendee of the Desert Classic, I can testify that we learned as much from Jim in just the opening Saturday evening session as all 12 parts (so far) of the interview contain.

This is not a knock on the interveiw, by any means, but rather a plug for the Classics. The interview is entertaining, and informative for those who have not had the pleasure of being in Jim's company. But no interview can fully describe Jim and his experiences or properly illustrate his training techniques and the change that comes over those who attend his Classics.

I would not have believed how comprehensive and intense the training would be prior to going. It is a phenomenal and enlightening experience, and one that I believe every serious amateur umpire should have.

I am so thoroughly sold on both the experience and the benefits, I have presented my son with a gift of the Florida Classic.

[Edited by GarthB on Dec 24th, 2004 at 11:06 AM]

[mfs914]

I am so excited to be going to the florida classic next week. i have heard so many good things about Jim and look forward to learning from him.

Mike

[Lawrence_Dorsey]

As a 2001 FL Classic grad, I can honestly say the training was worth the money. Jim and his staff really work hard to help you become a better umpire. Trust me, I couldn't beleive all of the stuff I had been doing wrong for the past 8 years and in addition to correcting bad habits, I learned a lot of things that made umpiring easier. I also think one of the best parts of these clinics is the interaction with the MiLB umpires. I still correspond with one of them from 2001 on a regular basis. I look forward to the day when I can go back.

Lawrence