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MidAmUmp

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The dates for the 2010 Mid-American Umpire Clinic are September 10-12 in Springfield, Missouri at the Clarion Hotel and Drury University.

The Mid-American Umpire Clinic is a Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School Affiliated Clinic designed for high school umpires who are looking to better their career or are looking to make the jump into college baseball.

Our mission is to provide quality training to all umpires in order to promote uniformity and professionalism. Our goals are to encourage standardized umpiring mechanics, application of the strike zone, and handling situations.

While at the clinic, every student will umpire several innings of college level baseball and will receive honest written evaluations from our staff of professional and college umpires.

For the cost, you will not find a more informative, hands-on clinic anywhere.

For more information please visit www.midamericanumpireclinic.com

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yawetag

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Been paid up for a while now. Just waiting for September. If anyone here is going and hasn't found a roommate, let me know.

Big Red

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Mazza, Andrew, or anyone else familiar with this camp,

Mentions that the camp is designed for high school umpires. I'm interested in attending, especially w/ the price, but don't do high school...at least not yet, though that is a goal.

Given that I've been doing youth ball and it's my first year back after a layoff, concerned about not being in the "target" audience.

Whadya think?

MidAmUmp

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Mazza, Andrew, or anyone else familiar with this camp,

Mentions that the camp is designed for high school umpires. I'm interested in attending, especially w/ the price, but don't do high school...at least not yet, though that is a goal.

Given that I've been doing youth ball and it's my first year back after a layoff, concerned about not being in the "target" audience.

Whadya think?

Big Red: If you are looking to move into high school baseball, our clinic will give you a great foundation to build your career on. Each year we have umpires of various experience levels. The instruction will not be over your head.

Big Red

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Big Red: If you are looking to move into high school baseball, our clinic will give you a great foundation to build your career on. Each year we have umpires of various experience levels. The instruction will not be over your head.

MidAmUmp,

Appreciate the response and info. Sounds great and plan to register.

yawetag

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Mazza, Andrew, or anyone else familiar with this camp,

Mentions that the camp is designed for high school umpires. I'm interested in attending, especially w/ the price, but don't do high school...at least not yet, though that is a goal.

Given that I've been doing youth ball and it's my first year back after a layoff, concerned about not being in the "target" audience.

Whadya think?

You've already gotten a response from the horse's mouth, but I'd like to comment.

I currently do high school ball. My organization did a great job my first year in getting me as ready as I could. I also learned a lot from this forum (and others), which gave me a good overall vision of the game. This year was my second year of high school games (4th overall), and I've never felt more comfortable on the diamond -- whether it's positioning, mechanics, or game management.

When I saw the Mid-American Umpire Clinic, I was interested. It's close to me and affordable. The site mentioned teaching high school mechanics, but it's being taught by college-level and some minor league umpires -- you can't beat that for the price. Even if all they go over is high school rules and mechanics, there will be something for me to learn. In fact, I might learn a new way to do something -- which I can then pass on to others.

Since you have no high school experience, let me ask you one question: Why do umpires go to the professional schools? Very few of them have any type of professional experience. They go to learn how to call the game, and how to call it well. By going to the camp, you're going to learn SOMETHING -- you're probably going to learn A LOT.

I don't know what level of ball you're calling, but my first high school game was a surprise. The game was much quicker than I expected, and it was a Freshman-level game! I'd even umpired rec leagues with the same-aged kids. This year, I had my first Varsity-level game with two good teams -- the speed and flow of the game was amazing.

So, if you have the ability, come on! The worst that can happen is you spend three days with fellow umpires, trading stories, asking questions, and getting answers. I promise you'll go back home better than when you left.

kcfan102

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Shoot, almost went to school in Springfield. I'm gonna try to bring one or more of my friends down there.

Hey we should have an U-E convention while we are down there.

yawetag

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Hey we should have an U-E convention while we are down there.

Not a bad idea. Once the schedule is set (I assume we're going to get some information prior to the weekend?), we can find an open time to meet somewhere.

yawetag

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I want to go to this, I'm in St. Louis, but got a baby on the way. Looking forward to next year.

Buddy,

Are you with GSL? If so, you should get all expenses reimbursed through the tuition fund. I understand this year isn't a good time, but definitely check it out for next year.

And congrats on the baby!

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yawetag

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Cool. When it gets closer to the camp and we have all of our stuff figured out, you or I should post a thread and get this organized. Should be fun!

According to the itinerary, there isn't much time for a non-clinic get together. However, Saturday night does have a "Happy Hour" at a local business.

It's not like we won't see everyone during the clinic anyway. :D

th3

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does anyone know of an equivalent clinic on the east coast? drivable from nj?

mazzamouth

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According to the itinerary, there isn't much time for a non-clinic get together. However, Saturday night does have a "Happy Hour" at a local business.

It's not like we won't see everyone during the clinic anyway. :D

all the clinics have time at night time.. after everything is done you will be able yo go and get something to eat. and Drink ( as all umpires do right?)

The main guy who runs this is top notch he went to the DII world series this year, i have work a weekend series with him, he is easy to talk to and is knowledgeable.. you will not waste your money, Unless you eat or drink way to much..LOL

Big Red

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You've already gotten a response from the horse's mouth, but I'd like to comment.

Even if all they go over is high school rules and mechanics, there will be something for me to learn. In fact, I might learn a new way to do something -- which I can then pass on to others.

Since you have no high school experience, let me ask you one question: Why do umpires go to the professional schools? Very few of them have any type of professional experience. They go to learn how to call the game, and how to call it well. By going to the camp, you're going to learn SOMETHING -- you're probably going to learn A LOT.

So, if you have the ability, come on! The worst that can happen is you spend three days with fellow umpires, trading stories, asking questions, and getting answers. I promise you'll go back home better than when you left.

Andrew,

Amen! During my first year back, I've learned more from this site in the last few months than I did during my previous 4-yr umpiring stint. At the same time, even though I've always been a rule junkie, it's highlighted just how much I DON'T know, especially in regards to mechanics, positioning....I just got Evans' "Maximizing the 2-Umpire System" and it has been eye-opening.

Plus, I'm one who firmly believes you learn by being challenged, and learn most by stepping out of your comfort zone, jumping "out of the box," moving your cheese (or any other hackneyed cliche'), so I'm all for it and have already registered. The "getting better" part is all that counts!

Would try for something closer, but any clinics like this one around here are sold out. Not to mention I'm always up for a road trip! :crazy:

When I first saw it, appeared to me that it was more of a refresher course geared for HS w/ intent on moving up. So, was just concerned there would be certain mechanics, i.e.--3-man, that you were expected to know coming in.

But, appreciate your and everybody's input. Look forward to seeing you and the other fellas there in Sept!

yawetag

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When I first saw it, appeared to me that it was more of a refresher course geared for HS w/ intent on moving up. So, was just concerned there would be certain mechanics, i.e.--3-man, that you were expected to know coming in.

The way I read the agenda, it appears to be a fine medium -- teaching someone without the experience, but enforcing it for someone who has it. I would have to check, but I would think everything taught will be 2-man mechanics, even on the field with the teams.

For me, I'll be interested in handling disputes. It's something I don't have a lot of experience doing, so I would enjoy learning how to do it correctly.

Umpire in Chief

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One thing I enjoyed about the International and Southern Umpires camps is that they worked with you at your level. So when I was in the Southern camp this fall I had a ton of experience already at 2 man and they worked with me accordingly, while for the less experienced guys, they brought it to their individual level. That's important because taking a onesize fits all approach neither I or a rookie would have enjoyed it. I feel it is a mark of a good training camp to do things like this.

zm1283

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The way I read the agenda, it appears to be a fine medium -- teaching someone without the experience, but enforcing it for someone who has it. I would have to check, but I would think everything taught will be 2-man mechanics, even on the field with the teams.

For me, I'll be interested in handling disputes. It's something I don't have a lot of experience doing, so I would enjoy learning how to do it correctly.

You definitely don't have to know 3-man mechanics before the clinic. We did 3-man on Sunday last year, but from looking at the itinerary, it appears that it might be all 2-man this year.

There may not be any situations/arguments that arise on the field, but it is talked about extensively during the clinic.

yawetag

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Updated list of who stated they would be there:

Big Red - S. Texas

dirtydawg - Fisk, MO

kcfan102 - Blue Springs, MO

yawetag - St. Louis, MO

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MidAmUmp

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I was reading some of the posts and I'll try to answer a few questions you guys have...

We will teach and utilize the 2-umpire system all weekend.

I think it's pretty cool that so many of you have signed up and are wanting to make some plans to meet with each other and put some faces with some "user names". So just note the itinerary on our website is tentative. As everything gets finalized I'll update the website with a more detailed & definite schedule. For those of you wanting to get to know each other - you will have some down time.

As far as handling situations: We will discuss it in the classroom and it will not be a "war stories" session. We cannot control what happens on the field since they are real games you will be working, but the opportunity may present itself where we can handle some live situations.

I hope this answers some questions and clears up a couple areas for you.

www.midamericanumpireclinic.com

tommy

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Big Red : You have been given some great advice here and I also would encourage you to attend this clinic. dosent matter what level of baseball you are working there will always be something to learn from a good camp or clinic. plus they are a lot of fun.

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