The Academy is proud of
its training program and the Osceola County training
facilities. This word and picture overview provides only a glimpse
of the quality of both, but it's a quality that you can depend
on throughout your training experience.
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The Academy of
Professional Umpiring conducts the 5-week course at the
Osceola County Stadium and Sports Complex, located in Kissimmee,
Florida. Students use the same classroom, fields, and facilities
as the Houston Astros during their spring training.
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Prior experience is
not required to attend this training program, and the Academy provides
all necessary protective equipment for those who do not have their
own. Students will have the opportunity to purchase their own equipment,
enjoying discounts arranged by the Academy with various suppliers.
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Each subject is introduced and thoroughly explained in the classroom, demonstrated on the field, reinforced with special drills, and then applied under game conditions.
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Training
It Starts With The Orientation Meeting...
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...And Continues On The Field And In The Classroom
For Five Consecutive Weeks. |
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Field Training |
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Jim Evans is in the Classroom and On the Field All Day, Every Day |
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Daily Drills Emphasize Proper Mechanics, Signals, Communication, and Rules Application. Repetition Builds Confidence. |
Cage Work
Developing Plate Mechanics
and Strike Zone |
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Self Check Before
Beginning
Cage Work
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Every Pitch Is Evaluated
And
Video Taped |
All cage work is individually supervised by an instructor. Students work on 15 plate criteria which Jim has defined as essential to becoming the complete plate umpire. Your cage work is videotaped and students are given the tapes at the end of each session to review in the evenings at the video review room set up at the hotel. |
Graduation Banquet |
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