As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpire's job. That doesn't mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive today's managers a bit differently. Jim Evans bitecommunicationdifferently share on social
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. Jim Evans energyenthusiasmgame Change image and share on social
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 bigcareerencouragement Change image and share on social
My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs. Jim Evans amateurbaseballcandidate Change image and share on social
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. Jim Evans accomplishalertattention Change image and share on social
My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing. Jim Evans carpenterdadnight Change image and share on social
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 campcoachfeedback share on social
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. Jim Evans academybasedemonstration share on social
I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring. Jim Evans literallypaytexas Change image and share on social
