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" Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor leagues must attend one of the two umpire schools sanctioned by Major League Baseball. "

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" During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which our staff members role-play as players, managers, and coaches. They are given immediate feedback following each camp game. "

Jim Evans

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" After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League for the 1970 season. "

" Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return. "

" The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the spring training parks of major league teams, traveled throughout some great cities in Florida, and the pay was the best in A-ball. "

" Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them make prudent career decisions. "

" I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been a serious student of umpiring. I enjoy studying rules, situations, and positioning. "

" I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave me the encouragement I needed that first year to get my career started on a positive note. "

Jim Evans

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" I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work. "

" I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring. "

" Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it. "

" Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our training. To really maximize your potential as an umpire, you need to get a solid foundation as soon as you can. "

" I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing. "

" No one respects the umpire's job more than I do; but, if I were a manager, I would probably be ejected three or four times a season fighting for my team. "

" I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better. "

" Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become personal, profane, or violent, they have crossed the line and must be dealt with accordingly. "

" My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs. "

" Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential problem situations before they materialize. It all boils down to paying attention to details. "

" If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one. "

" I personally developed the Academy training program. All our training is based on solid educational principles. We present the material in four training formats: lecture, demonstration, drill, and implementation. "

" My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing. "

" As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up. "

" Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I hustled into position since I really never had any real training. I was working on instincts alone. "

" I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series. "

" Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments. "