Jim Evans' Desert Classic

[EMD]

What is this clinic like and who is it intended for? Is this for folks who wish to umpire NCAA?

Thanks

[GarthB]

Due to conflicts with facilities and a NASCR event, the Desert Classic has been canceled for this year.

It is for any umpire who wishes to improve. I have seen high school, college and even five week pro-school graduates in attendance.

When I went every attendee improved, even a former indie minor leaguer.

The Florida Classic is available in January.

The Desert Classic was a full week, (a couple of days longer than the Florida Classic) of hard work. in both the class room and on the field. Each day was a full day with no BS'ing taking time away from instruction. The instructors were all working pro umpires who knew how to teach as well as peform.

I have been to a Gerry Davis clinic, ABUA clinics and even a week-end camp with Doug Harvey years and years ago. Nothing compares to one of Jim Evans' Classics.

[Carl Childress]

Originally posted by GarthB
Due to conflicts with facilities and a NASCR event, the Desert Classic has been canceled for this year.

It is for any umpire who wishes to improve. I have seen high school, college and even five week pro-school graduates in attendance.

When I went every attendee improved, even a former indie minor leaguer.

The Florida Classic is available in January.

The Desert Classic was a full week, (a couple of days longer than the Florida Classic) of hard work. in both the class room and on the field. Each day was a full day with no BS'ing taking time away from instruction. The instructors were all working pro umpires who knew how to teach as well as peform.

I have been to a Gerry Davis clinic, ABUA clinics and even a week-end camp with Doug Harvey years and years ago. Nothing compares to one of Jim Evans' Classics.

Jim is the chief instructor at a Fort Worth clinic the first weekend in November. Space is still available. Click this link for full details:
http://baseball.officiating.com/x/article/4564

[Tim C]

Or if you want to go to an Evans Clinic next "spring" we have openings in Portland, OR for the March, 3, 4, & 5 where Jim will also be the lead instructor.

T

[ScottishUmp]

I note your question about what it is like to be at Umpire School. I attended both the Florida Classic and the 5 week Pro School this year. I wrote a detailed article which can be found on my website at http://www.thomashaywood.com along with more photos.
Regards

Thomas
Edinburgh, Scotland