If you have any questions regarding baseball umpiring, training and/or scheduling at Spring-Klein please send an email to
[email protected] or [email protected]. We provide learning opportunities for new umpires to established veteran umpires.
All SKUA training classes are taught using the proven methods of the professional baseball umpire schools.
SKUA Instruction Staff
David Frame: SKUA Umpire in Chief. David is a graduate of the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School, the Evaluation Course of Minor League Baseball and the Pro Umpire Camp where he also works as an instructor. David worked professionally in the Coastal Plain League, North Atlantic League, and the American Association. David also currently works as an NCAA Division I collegiate umpire.
Mike Carroll: SKUA Chief Instructor. Mike is a graduate of both the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School and The Umpire Academy by Minor League baseball. Mike attended the Evaluation Course and the Pro Umpire Camp, where he works on the instruction staff. Mike has worked in affiliated Minor League Baseball since 2014. Currently assigned to the AA Texas League. Mike previously worked in the Arizona Rookie League, the Pioneer League, the South Atlantic League and Advanced "A" Florida State League, . Mike has worked Independent Professional baseball for both the North Atlantic and American Associations. Mike also works as an NCAA Division I umpire.
In addition David and Mike are assisted by a number of current Professional and NCAA umpires on staff at SKUA.
SPRING KLEIN BASIC I AND BASIC II UMPIRE CLASSES * SUMMER TRAINING DATES ARE POSTED**
The SKUA Basic I Class will meet on MONDAY'S beginning, Aug. 5th 2024. The class will meet from 6 - 9 pm for the next 6 weeks, and is led by David Frame assisted by Mike Carroll. This class is for umpires with little or no experience. Students will be taught the fundamentals of umpiring, 1 umpire mechanics, and basic 2 umpire mechanics for closed bases. OBR rules, League rules, and how to handle situations on the field. Successful completion of this class will qualify a student to work Coach Pitch and T-Ball games at SKSA. Most other leagues will accept completion of the SKUA class as qualifications to work at their park as well. The cost for this class is $50 for the first time student only, returning students are free.
The SKUA Basic II Class will meet on THURSDAY'S beginning, Aug. 8th 2024. The class will meet from 6 - 9 pm for the next 6 weeks, and is led by David Frame, assisted by Mike Carroll. This class is for umpires that have some level of experience and is required for any new umpire wishing to work at SKSA. Umpires must have completed the BASIC I class AND worked 1 season of closed bases OR have verifiable experience at another league. This class teaches the 2 umpire mechanic with emphasis on plate and base mechanics, ball and strikes consistency, and working in the 2 umpire system. Successful completion of this class will qualify you to work 9u and higher level games at SKSA. Most other leagues will accept completion of this class as qualification to work at their park as well. Returning SKUA students and SKUA members are free. First time attendees are $50
SKUA Advanced 2 Man Camp - TBD THIS CLINIC IS FREE TO SKUA MEMBERS, NON members $125. Friday night classroom session reviewing the 2 umpire system, video & rules discussion, and handling situations. Saturday and Sunday are live game evaluations. Staff will be assigned to fields for in game and post game instruction and evaluation. You will receive a schedule, positions for base and plate will be assigned. You are required to be fully dressed and geared for live games. We will have break out sessions during the day that will include ball/strike cage work, base mechanics, balks, obstruction & interference, and taking plays at the plate. UMPSCARE charity raffle at the conclusion of camp on Sunday.
SKUA MEMBER MEETING TBD
Instructed by current MiLB/AA umpire Michael Carroll and his staff of Division 1 College and Minor League umpires. The core instruction of this class is used at other SCUA camps priced at several hundred dollars. Michael started his umpiring career at SKSA and considers it his home. Through this relationship, Michael has made this camp available to SKUA members at a reduced rate which allows SKUA members to attend at no cost (the cost is covered by the association). Non-SKUA members may attend at a reduced rate of $125 for all 3 days. This is the Premier Amateur Umpire Camp offered in the Houston area, no other camp will come close to the level of training that you can receive without traveling several hundred miles and paying many times the cost. Students attending the Basic I and Basic II classes can attend with special breakout sessions taught specifically tailored to your current level. Contact [email protected] for details.