George Evans camp

[dblref]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

So what are you saying?

He's saying don't be a Billy Donovan -- find out before applying.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by dblref

He's saying don't be a Billy Donovan -- find out before applying.

That's exactly what I'm trying to do by starting this thread. Haven't got much help yet, though.

Nobody's been to this camp?

[BBall_Junkie]

I've been. Floor instruction is very good b/c there are a lot of NBA instructors. If Mr. Evans likes your work, you'll get hired. If he doesn't then he will take your money and thank you for coming. Its just like every other camp hosted by a D1 assignor.

[JRutledge]

I have been told that if you do not work near that conference is unlikely you will be a realistic candidate to that conference by those that actually live in those areas or work the conference. Also you may not be fully aware these are Historically Black Schools and I am sure the officials they prefer are African-American that looks like many of the participants (players, coaches, students, alumni). I may go in the future, but from what I understand it might not be the best opportunity for someone like me that lives in a completely different region of the country than the conference.

Peace

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have been told that if you do not work near that conference is unlikely you will be a realistic candidate to that conference

Thanks, JRut. That's kind of what I was wondering. Is it really worth my while to go all that way? The more I think about it, the less likely it seems that I will go.

Also you may not be fully aware these are Historically Black Schools and I am sure the officials they prefer are African-American that looks like many of the participants (players, coaches, students, alumni).

I did realize it, but only because I went to the SWAC website to check out which schools were in the conference. Every person on the staff of the SWAC office (executives, not officials) seems to be African-American.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Thanks, JRut. That's kind of what I was wondering. Is it really worth my while to go all that way? The more I think about it, the less likely it seems that I will go.

It might be a great experience. I just think you should know what officials that have worked in that conference or live in that area have told me. It is just better to know all the angles before making a decision to spend that kind of money.

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I did realize it, but only because I went to the SWAC website to check out which schools were in the conference. Every person on the staff of the SWAC office (executives, not officials) seems to be African-American.

I have seen other races of officials on games in the SWAC when I have run into one of those games on TV. You just have to be aware that they are likely looking for African-Americans is likely their priority, just like other conferences might put geography and job over talent alone. I was also had conversations the last two years with officials that worked in those conferences and who knows how it might work. I would not let that alone discourage you, just be aware this is the reality of the conference.

Peace