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In just eight weeks, you can learn the scouting and organizational abilities needed to launch your career in Pro & College Baseball.
In our 8-week online Baseball GM & Scouting Course, you’ll learn how to evaluate baseball players, run a front office, and direct a baseball operation. Former LA Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans and former LA Dodgers Amateur Scout, Hank Jones will teach you the skills baseball organizations need. The time is now to pursue your dream of working in baseball!
There Are Many Roles In Baseball This Course Will Prepare You For
Baseball management requires a versatile skill set, not just evaluating players and creating a competitive team and not just budgeting, operations and marketing
This cutting-edge course will prepare you to enter the world of baseball management with a diverse array of skills that will qualify you for any of these roles:
The Sports Management Worldwide General Manager/Scouting course has given me the opportunity to examine the latest trends in baseball management and player evaluations, along with an introduction to analytics and how the two disciplines can work together in the difficult task of finding a prospect to compete in Major League Baseball. - Former student and scout for the San Francisco Giants, Michael Hemenway
Why Our Baseball GM and Scouting Course is The Education You Need
There was a time when understanding baseball meant sitting in the stands watching game after game with some old grizzled veteran teaching you the nuances of the sport. Then, there was a time where calculators and spreadsheets took over, managing the game through a myriad of numbers and formulas.
Now is the time where analytics and traditional scouting work together.
The Sports Management Worldwide Baseball General Manager and Scouting Course marry the new age of baseball analytics with traditional baseball scouting to give you the tools necessary to become the next great baseball executive.
Taught by MLB scout Hank Jones and former Los Angeles Dodgers GM and Toronto Blue Jays scout Dan Evans, our 8-week online course offers cutting edge theories on how to develop a career in professional and collegiate baseball.
Unlike most online classes, we focus our program on interactive zoom video chats directly with your course mentor, which allows you the opportunity to build personal relationships and rapport with Hank Jones and Dan Evans. After completing our Baseball Analytics course, we will help you redesign your resume to highlight your new skills and include that you have been taught first-hand by Dan Evans and Hank Jones.
Now that is powerful!
With program graduates currently working for teams like the A’s, Yankees, Mariners, Red Sox, Braves, Giants, and many more, this is your best chance to turn your passion for baseball into a career you love.
Learn How to Become a Baseball General Manager and Baseball Scout
Students enrolled in the Baseball General Manager and Scouting course will learn what baseball general managers do, year round, to improve their clubs.
The interactive course, led by major league executives and a who's who list of guest speakers, covers all the bases - from analytics to digital video analysis to contracts and negotiation.
Sign up for this course, and you will learn:
Year-round responsibilities of a baseball general manager
How to run the front office of a baseball club
Baseball contracts and negotiations
The effect of analytics on baseball talent evaluation and team approach
An introduction to digital video analysis software used by MLB teams
How to write a major league baseball scouting report
Methods of ranking high school and college baseball prospects
Overview of collegiate baseball
Collegiate baseball recruiting
Player development contracts
Relationships between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball
Course Mentors:
Dan Evans
Dan Evans has been in professional baseball for over three decades, holding key decision making roles with five MLB franchises, including three years as the Los Angeles Dodgers Executive Vice President and General Manager. Evans' career began as an intern with the Chicago White Sox, where he worked his way up from the bottom and eventually became their Assistant General Manager/Director of Baseball Operations.
Evans brings a unique perspective to the Baseball General Manager and Scouting course, as he is the only former General Manager of an MLB club who also led a baseball agency. He also has worked as a broadcast analyst for MLB games, authors a column for Baseball Prospectus and is an original member of the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation.
In addition to teaching the Baseball General Manager and Scouting course, Evans also evaluated talent for the Toronto Blue Jays, overseeing their entire Pacific Rim operations.
For nearly 40 years Hank Jones worked the Pacific Northwest region as a trusted scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping the organization win two World Series (1981, 1988) and succeeding under four different ownership groups, seven general managers and five scouting directors.
Often when there is an organizational regime change, the scouting staff is turned over to new members. But not Hank. His reputation in MLB is beyond reproach, and every new GM and scouting director wanted Jones to stay on their staff.
A slick-fielding middle infielder, Jones was drafted in the 15th round of the MLB Draft to the San Francisco Giants in 1972. He played three seasons in the Giants minor league system before joining the Dodgers organization in 1976 Rule 5 Draft.
For the rest of his career in baseball, he represented Dodger blue.
As a scout, Jones was assigned to the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii, and Western Canada areas. He was a fixture during the draft, often the only amateur scout allowed in the room due to his highly sought-after judgment and reputation. Notables players Hank signed include Eric Hull, Todd Hollandsworth (National League Rookie of 1996), Jason Repko, Jeff Brigham, Onan Masoaka, Owen Jones, Joe Jones, Travis Vetters, Given Kutz, Lance Rice, Stephen Ames, Ken Morimoto, Jordan Pratt, Shane Victorino, and Justin Fuller – to name a few.
His expertise is baseball scouting, player evaluation and understanding organizational decision making is beyond compare. Sign up for SMWW’s Baseball GM and Management online course and you can learn from this pillar of the game.
During our live interactive zoom video chats, you'll get the opportunity to interact with baseball legends like:
Pat Gillick
Baseball Hall of Famer and three-time World Series General Manager. Gillick was the GM of the Toronto Blue Jays (1978–1994), Baltimore Orioles (1996–1998), Seattle Mariners (2000–2003), and Phillies (2006–2008). He guided the Blue Jays to World Series championships in 1992 and 1993, and later with the Phillies in 2008. Pat was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011.
Jon Daniels
President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Texas Rangers. When Daniels was hired in 2005 he was the youngest GM in baseball history.
Rob Neyer
FoxSports.com senior baseball editor, Rob began his career with legendary baseball author Bill James, and later worked for STATS, Inc., ESPN.com and SBNation. Rob has written or co-written six baseball books.
Greg Riddoch
Former Manager of the San Diego Padres, with a 200-194 career record. Held Major League positions in scouting, coaching, player development over his 40 years in baseball.
Toney Howell
Special Assistant to General Manager Los Angeles Dodgers. Major League Scout for the Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers. Amateur Scout for the Chicago Cubs. 26+ years of professional baseball experience.
John Cox
Pacific Rim Scout for the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees. Assistant General Manager of the Chicago Cubs. Former Scouting Director for the Cincinnati Reds. 40+ years in professional baseball.
PJ Drayseth
Author of several books on Amateur Scouts and Major League Scouts.
Maury Brown
President of the Business of Sports Network. Well-known baseball analyst and baseball columnist, for Baseball Prospectus, & Forbes.
The SMWW Baseball GM & Scouting Course was helpful opening doors in professional baseball markets for me with both the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Since completion of the course, I have held positions as Senior Director of Baseball Operations and Assistant General Manager for the Texas Rangers in California League (3 1/2 seasons). I have worked for the St. Louis Cardinals for 11 years in Central and Southern California. I am currently the head of baseball operations and a head coach in the Cardinals Scout Ball program in the MLB Scout League in Southern California. - SMWW Alumni Bill Gentry
Upon successful graduation from the Baseball GM & Scouting Course, you will be invited to join SMWWScout.com, our network of professional scouts working across all sports and in all countries.
You will advertise yourself as a certified scout and trained evaluator. Teams, coaches, and agents use this service to find qualified talent evaluators in areas they need them.
We become your match-makers!
The site will include your own webpage with your picture and biography and samples of your best scouting reports. As a graduate of the Baseball GM and Scouting course, you are eligible to apply for acceptance as an SMWW scout and be featured on this website!
Taking the Next Step in Your Baseball Career
Your chances of accepting an offer from a professional baseball team will improve by taking this course and being a part of the SMWW community.
We will assist you with your career goals by developing a customized baseball portfolio, and by leveraging our extensive network of professional baseball teams worldwide.
Our goal is to see you working with a professional baseball team! We have graduates working for almost every team in Major League Baseball… and we want you to be next!
Resume Redesign Service
Acquiring the skills necessary for your dream sports career is only one part of the employment journey. Even with the required skill set, you still have to market yourself properly to attract the attention of sports industry employers.
At SMWW, we’ll teach you the skills you need to thrive AND help you redesign your resume for optimal impact in the sports industry. We’ll help you craft a resume to highlight your new skills in Baseball Management & Scouting, including a reference from Dan Evans and Hank Jones and optimize it to reach hiring managers searching online.
We want you to become the next SMWW success story and will go to great lengths to help you get there!
Course Certificate & Resume Reference:
Successful graduates of the Sports Management Worldwide courses will be sent an SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment. This certificate represents not only your achievements in the course but also demonstrates your personal commitment to self-improvement and the ability to "self-train" yourself for higher positions within the sports business industry.
Learn the Technology the Professionals Use
An emerging trend in baseball analysis and scouting is the use of software and hardware devices to enhance scouting processes and efficiency. Using this technology, scouts and coaches can assess players more efficiently, collecting and sharing data seamlessly across an organization in real-time.
Teams like the Cardinals, Yankees, and White Sox are leaders in this adoption of scouting technology.
As part of this course, you will be exposed to the cutting edge techniques being used by more and more teams worldwide, including pitch-by-pitch data analysis, player speed charting and real-time video analysis tools.
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, interactive zoom video chats with fellow students, Hank Jones, Dan Evans, and Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate baseball industry by getting to know your instructors, guest speakers, and fellow students personally via the internet. This is available via any online computer with a microphone. At the conclusion of the course, students will have a well-rounded understanding of the methods used by baseball scouts and general managers that have put winning teams on the field.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a Web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. All course materials and textbooks are included in the course.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for economic discounts.
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. Click here for more information.
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, gm's, chief executives, player personnel, scouts, and fellow Sports Agents are facilitated. Visit SMWW Sports Career Conferences to learn more. SMWW Alumni receive discounts.
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our Advanced Certificates here.
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please Click Here.
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
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The Baseball GM/Scouting course was by far my favorite class that I have completed with SMWW. Hank Jones and Dan Evans provides tremendous information from their experiences and what really goes on within Baseball Operations Departments, takes you behind the scenes in scouting and teaches how to identify the top prospects with multiple tools. I feel very confident in the information that I have learned with this course and I am ready to use it first hand with an organization.
The Baseball GM/Scouting course was by far my favorite class that I have completed with SMWW. Hank Jones and Dan Evans provides tremendous information from their experiences and what really goes on within Baseball Operations Departments, takes you behind the scenes in scouting and teaches how to identify the top prospects with multiple tools. I feel very confident in the information that I have learned with this course and I am ready to use it first hand with an organization.
I couldn't have done it without the SMWW Baseball GM and Scouting course. It gave me a great scouting foundation to help me acheive a job in scouting. I now am an Associate Scout with the Blue Jays through hardwork and completing this course.
I couldn't have done it without the SMWW Baseball GM and Scouting course. It gave me a great scouting foundation to help me acheive a job in scouting. I now am an Associate Scout with the Blue Jays through hardwork and completing this course.
I took the Baseball GM and Scouting course at 17 years old with Dan Evans and Hank Jones and it was an incredible experience. I learned so much from them and I have been able to use what I learned to help me get going in my young career. I hope to take more SMWW classes and attend more events.
I took the Baseball GM and Scouting course at 17 years old with Dan Evans and Hank Jones and it was an incredible experience. I learned so much from them and I have been able to use what I learned to help me get going in my young career. I hope to take more SMWW classes and attend more events.
SMWW is a great resource for anyone wondering if they have what it takes to break into the wide world of professional sports. The two courses I took (Baseball GM & Scouting, Baseball Analytics) helped me realize what I love about the game, how I want to be involved in the industry, and where I can look to achieve those goals. They do all this with a very human flair - one that encourages you to step out of your comfort zone while welcoming you as part of the SMWW family
SMWW is a great resource for anyone wondering if they have what it takes to break into the wide world of professional sports. The two courses I took (Baseball GM & Scouting, Baseball Analytics) helped me realize what I love about the game, how I want to be involved in the industry, and where I can look to achieve those goals. They do all this with a very human flair - one that encourages you to step out of your comfort zone while welcoming you as part of the SMWW family
The biggest thing I learned from the GM & Scouting class is how important building connections & relationships and putting yourself out there is to not only getting your foot in the door but lasting in this industry really is. For the most part, all of us have the tools to scout. We can sharpen those tools and learn different things, but without the relationships and understanding the makeup of players and colleagues it is a tough hill to climb to be successful. This course has provided me the ability to get my name out there and I have been able to connect with scouts and front office personnel throughout the baseball industry, and it has even led to opportunities in my area
The biggest thing I learned from the GM & Scouting class is how important building connections & relationships and putting yourself out there is to not only getting your foot in the door but lasting in this industry really is. For the most part, all of us have the tools to scout. We can sharpen those tools and learn different things, but without the relationships and understanding the makeup of players and colleagues it is a tough hill to climb to be successful. This course has provided me the ability to get my name out there and I have been able to connect with scouts and front office personnel throughout the baseball industry, and it has even led to opportunities in my area
The SMWW Baseball GM & Scouting Course gave me a strong foundation and was helpful opening doors for me in professional baseball. In 2017, I successfully completed a Baseball Operations/Player Development Fellowship with the St. Louis Cardinals. Recently, I just accepted a full time opportunity for the 2018 season, this time with the Minnesota Twins as their Communications Assistant/Spanish Translator for the Major League Club. I’m very thankful to Dan Evans and Larry D’Amato for sharing their baseball knowledge, which helped me land these tremendous opportunities in professional baseball.
The SMWW Baseball GM & Scouting Course gave me a strong foundation and was helpful opening doors for me in professional baseball. In 2017, I successfully completed a Baseball Operations/Player Development Fellowship with the St. Louis Cardinals. Recently, I just accepted a full time opportunity for the 2018 season, this time with the Minnesota Twins as their Communications Assistant/Spanish Translator for the Major League Club. I’m very thankful to Dan Evans and Larry D’Amato for sharing their baseball knowledge, which helped me land these tremendous opportunities in professional baseball.
The Baseball GM and Scouting course was truly a great experience. It provided me with the specific training and knowledge to be able to break into the baseball industry. Dan Evans and Larry D' Amato are great mentors. All the material I learned will help me immensely moving forward in my career.
The Baseball GM and Scouting course was truly a great experience. It provided me with the specific training and knowledge to be able to break into the baseball industry. Dan Evans and Larry D' Amato are great mentors. All the material I learned will help me immensely moving forward in my career.
I'm writing to you and the rest of your team to thank you! I took the Baseball GM & Scouting Course two years ago and I learned so many skills that have helped me in my career. In December 2018, on my second season has Toros de Herrera G.M. in the Panamanian professional Baseball League my team won the Championship. In January, we got the opportunity to play at the Latin American Baseball Series in Mexico where we finished third and during this series we got a call from the Commissioner of the Caribbean asking if Panama could host a Caribbean Series and get Toros to play in the tournament. Not only did we help them organize the series and were great hosts, but a team that I put together in four days with 15 Toros Players, and 6 Panamanians from other teams and seven players from the Nicaragua and Colombian league won the Series in what is one of the most incredible histories in modern Baseball. We competed against the best teams in the winter leagues and finished with a 4W - 1L record with historic victories against Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Thanks for your help and hope the programs keep going strong.
I'm writing to you and the rest of your team to thank you! I took the Baseball GM & Scouting Course two years ago and I learned so many skills that have helped me in my career. In December 2018, on my second season has Toros de Herrera G.M. in the Panamanian professional Baseball League my team won the Championship. In January, we got the opportunity to play at the Latin American Baseball Series in Mexico where we finished third and during this series we got a call from the Commissioner of the Caribbean asking if Panama could host a Caribbean Series and get Toros to play in the tournament. Not only did we help them organize the series and were great hosts, but a team that I put together in four days with 15 Toros Players, and 6 Panamanians from other teams and seven players from the Nicaragua and Colombian league won the Series in what is one of the most incredible histories in modern Baseball. We competed against the best teams in the winter leagues and finished with a 4W - 1L record with historic victories against Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Thanks for your help and hope the programs keep going strong.
I'd just like to toss a big thank you out to Dr. Lashbrook for his vision in developing such a great company which has enabled so many of us to break into the sports industry. My advice to ANYONE who is on the fence about taking an SMWW course is this: take the plunge! You won't regret it. I am proof that it's not too good to be true. The sports professionals at SMWW gave me the specific knowledge and training to enter this field and to market myself.
I'd just like to toss a big thank you out to Dr. Lashbrook for his vision in developing such a great company which has enabled so many of us to break into the sports industry. My advice to ANYONE who is on the fence about taking an SMWW course is this: take the plunge! You won't regret it. I am proof that it's not too good to be true. The sports professionals at SMWW gave me the specific knowledge and training to enter this field and to market myself.
Taking SMWW's Baseball GM & Scouting course was one of the best decisions I have made. I learned so many valuable skills which will give me an edge in my career. I have since been named an Associate Scout with the Cleveland Indians. SMWW is definitely a course I recommend to anyone looking to break into the baseball world.
Taking SMWW's Baseball GM & Scouting course was one of the best decisions I have made. I learned so many valuable skills which will give me an edge in my career. I have since been named an Associate Scout with the Cleveland Indians. SMWW is definitely a course I recommend to anyone looking to break into the baseball world.
As I near retirement I am attempting to make a smooth transition into baseball - either in management or scouting of some sort. The SMWW course on "Baseball GM and Scouting" was my first step toward converting stumbling blocks into stepping stones as I make a career transition.
As I near retirement I am attempting to make a smooth transition into baseball - either in management or scouting of some sort. The SMWW course on "Baseball GM and Scouting" was my first step toward converting stumbling blocks into stepping stones as I make a career transition.
SMWW gave me a strong foundation with which to work upon. In an industry where information on breaking in isn't readily available, the coursework and lengthy discussions with trusted individuals that have been in between the lines so to speak was incredibly fruitful and the perfect kick-start for my working career.
SMWW gave me a strong foundation with which to work upon. In an industry where information on breaking in isn't readily available, the coursework and lengthy discussions with trusted individuals that have been in between the lines so to speak was incredibly fruitful and the perfect kick-start for my working career.
Thanks to Dan Evans, Larry D'Amato and Ari Kaplan and the SMWW Staff, I was able to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, as an Associate Scout. The staff and classes are truly beneficial and helpful, to obtaining a position with an MLB team. Thank You!
Thanks to Dan Evans, Larry D'Amato and Ari Kaplan and the SMWW Staff, I was able to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, as an Associate Scout. The staff and classes are truly beneficial and helpful, to obtaining a position with an MLB team. Thank You!
At the end of the program, I was prepared for success in every facet: from working in a front office to interviewing for positions. I was offered two jobs and flew to meet each team and was extremely prepared for the interview process and salary negotiation strategy. I wanted a job in baseball and ended up turning down a job offer from an MLB team to accept a Corporate Marketing Manager position with the Frisco RoughRiders in Frisco, Texas. My dream is complete!
At the end of the program, I was prepared for success in every facet: from working in a front office to interviewing for positions. I was offered two jobs and flew to meet each team and was extremely prepared for the interview process and salary negotiation strategy. I wanted a job in baseball and ended up turning down a job offer from an MLB team to accept a Corporate Marketing Manager position with the Frisco RoughRiders in Frisco, Texas. My dream is complete!
Asst Head Coach, Hitting Coach, Lewis & Clark Community Coll
"The greatest knowledge of all is what you learn after you know everything." I thought I knew it all after having professional success at a young age. I came to find out that there was a world of baseball business that I never knew existed. Thanks SMWW for giving me this knowledge to not only advance my career but my dreams as well! I felt the course was almost perfect...The books were outstanding and I looked forward to the reading assignments each week. I really enjoyed the insight that Jonathan and Maury brought each and every week...wonderful instructors!
Asst Head Coach, Hitting Coach, Lewis & Clark Community Coll
"The greatest knowledge of all is what you learn after you know everything." I thought I knew it all after having professional success at a young age. I came to find out that there was a world of baseball business that I never knew existed. Thanks SMWW for giving me this knowledge to not only advance my career but my dreams as well! I felt the course was almost perfect...The books were outstanding and I looked forward to the reading assignments each week. I really enjoyed the insight that Jonathan and Maury brought each and every week...wonderful instructors!
I am extremely happy to announce that I have accepted Shun Yamaguchi's Interpreter position with the Toronto Blue Jays and now heading to Tampa for Spring Training! If it wasn't for you guys, I wouldn't have made it to where I am for what I dreamed of.
Thank you for all the support you have given me and I hope I can be a good sample for those who are trying to pursue the same type of path as I do.
I am extremely happy to announce that I have accepted Shun Yamaguchi's Interpreter position with the Toronto Blue Jays and now heading to Tampa for Spring Training! If it wasn't for you guys, I wouldn't have made it to where I am for what I dreamed of.
Thank you for all the support you have given me and I hope I can be a good sample for those who are trying to pursue the same type of path as I do.
This course was not only thought-provoking and informative to the changes in the way the game is assessed, viewed, and played, but also engaging and fun! I am lucky and blessed to have taken it and have had the chance to connect with Ari, Dan and Hank in the process. I strongly recommend anyone interested in the game to consider taking this course! For those of you sports fanatics with a growth mindset out there, SMWW checks all the boxes.
This course was not only thought-provoking and informative to the changes in the way the game is assessed, viewed, and played, but also engaging and fun! I am lucky and blessed to have taken it and have had the chance to connect with Ari, Dan and Hank in the process. I strongly recommend anyone interested in the game to consider taking this course! For those of you sports fanatics with a growth mindset out there, SMWW checks all the boxes.
SMWW's Baseball GM & Scouting course taught me a lot of the little things that go into scouting and working in the baseball operations side of the front office, which would of been very difficult to learn outside of this class. Larry D'Amato and Dan Evans are great teachers and provided everything they know to me in just 8 weeks. They truly care about the future of everyone in the class. I want to thank both of them and Lynn Lashbrook, as all this material I leaned will help me immensely moving forward in my career.
SMWW's Baseball GM & Scouting course taught me a lot of the little things that go into scouting and working in the baseball operations side of the front office, which would of been very difficult to learn outside of this class. Larry D'Amato and Dan Evans are great teachers and provided everything they know to me in just 8 weeks. They truly care about the future of everyone in the class. I want to thank both of them and Lynn Lashbrook, as all this material I leaned will help me immensely moving forward in my career.
I always had the passion for baseball and was looking for a place to start. I had some doubts at the beginning but as I went through the 8 weeks, talking to actual MLB executives in the industry at a conference and attending the Winter Meetings, I was compelled. Dan not only taught me baseball operations but also guided me to the right people. Through Dan and this program, I connected with a bunch of MLB team executives which eventually lead me to interviews. From the connections that I made throughout, I ended up getting a job at PGA TOUR as a Tournament Operations Specialist.
I always had the passion for baseball and was looking for a place to start. I had some doubts at the beginning but as I went through the 8 weeks, talking to actual MLB executives in the industry at a conference and attending the Winter Meetings, I was compelled. Dan not only taught me baseball operations but also guided me to the right people. Through Dan and this program, I connected with a bunch of MLB team executives which eventually lead me to interviews. From the connections that I made throughout, I ended up getting a job at PGA TOUR as a Tournament Operations Specialist.
SMWW is an opportunity to "jump into" a network of professionals in all aspects of the business of baseball. Having the conference at the same time as the Winter Meetings is also invaluable. Whether young or old, this is an awesome opportunity to get a solid understanding of all aspects of baseball.
SMWW is an opportunity to "jump into" a network of professionals in all aspects of the business of baseball. Having the conference at the same time as the Winter Meetings is also invaluable. Whether young or old, this is an awesome opportunity to get a solid understanding of all aspects of baseball.
I thought getting access to people who are directly involved with baseball management was great. Listening to their first hand experience gives you confidence that if you follow their suggestions and examples, it will help you further your career in baseball's management system. Both Larry D'Amato and Dan Evans provided keen insight that is just not accessible in any other forum.
I thought getting access to people who are directly involved with baseball management was great. Listening to their first hand experience gives you confidence that if you follow their suggestions and examples, it will help you further your career in baseball's management system. Both Larry D'Amato and Dan Evans provided keen insight that is just not accessible in any other forum.
SMWW played a very influential role in earning my position with the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Operations department. The mentorship of both Mr. Evans and Mr. D'Amato helped me establish relationships with many individuals in the baseball industry that helped me get where I'm at today. The baseball industry is a tough industry to get your foot in the door, but SMWW and their mentors give you a leg up on the competition.
SMWW played a very influential role in earning my position with the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Operations department. The mentorship of both Mr. Evans and Mr. D'Amato helped me establish relationships with many individuals in the baseball industry that helped me get where I'm at today. The baseball industry is a tough industry to get your foot in the door, but SMWW and their mentors give you a leg up on the competition.
The Baseball GM and Scouting course was a tremendous opportunity to learn more about the current state of baseball and how to best position myself for a career in baseball. I am very thankful to Dan Evans and Larry D'Amato for sharing their immense baseball knowledge and years of experience.
The Baseball GM and Scouting course was a tremendous opportunity to learn more about the current state of baseball and how to best position myself for a career in baseball. I am very thankful to Dan Evans and Larry D'Amato for sharing their immense baseball knowledge and years of experience.
I'm very proud to announce that I have formally accepted a Video Scout position with Baseball Info Solutions that I will be starting in March. Not going to lie, it's been a long year filled with a lot of doubt of whether I could even get a job baseball after a lot of rejection but I finally turned a dream that I had in high school into reality. Thank you to everyone who believed that I could make this happen even when I had my doubts. Also, a huge thank you to my mentors at Sports Management Worldwide Dan Evans and Ari Kaplan. I gained so much information from them and their guidance put me in position to make this happen. I'm excited to see where this takes me and I can't wait to get started!
I'm very proud to announce that I have formally accepted a Video Scout position with Baseball Info Solutions that I will be starting in March. Not going to lie, it's been a long year filled with a lot of doubt of whether I could even get a job baseball after a lot of rejection but I finally turned a dream that I had in high school into reality. Thank you to everyone who believed that I could make this happen even when I had my doubts. Also, a huge thank you to my mentors at Sports Management Worldwide Dan Evans and Ari Kaplan. I gained so much information from them and their guidance put me in position to make this happen. I'm excited to see where this takes me and I can't wait to get started!
I had no idea what to expect when I started this course. I thought that if I were to learn at least one thing about baseball it would be worth it. I ended up learning so much more than expected. That has everything to do with the great teachers SMWW was able to get to teach the courses. All of them are willing to help you in you start your career in baseball if you show the work ethic and passion for the game.
I had no idea what to expect when I started this course. I thought that if I were to learn at least one thing about baseball it would be worth it. I ended up learning so much more than expected. That has everything to do with the great teachers SMWW was able to get to teach the courses. All of them are willing to help you in you start your career in baseball if you show the work ethic and passion for the game.
I can't thank Dr. Lashbrook, Dan Evans, Hank Jones, and Jon LaForce enough. From creating this wonderful program, teaching me the material and being so helpful in the process, to recruiting me to SMWW after I uncovered this gem. I am truly grateful for their passion and desire to help others.
I can't thank Dr. Lashbrook, Dan Evans, Hank Jones, and Jon LaForce enough. From creating this wonderful program, teaching me the material and being so helpful in the process, to recruiting me to SMWW after I uncovered this gem. I am truly grateful for their passion and desire to help others.
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The Sports Management Worldwide General Manager/Scouting course has given me the opportunity to examine the latest trends in baseball management and player evaluations, along with an introduction to analytics and how the two disciplines can work together in the difficult task of finding a prospect to compete in Major League Baseball.
Dan Evans has been in professional baseball for over three decades, holding key decision making roles with five MLB franchises, including three years as the Los Angeles Dodgers Executive Vice President and General Manager. Evans' career began as an intern with the Chicago White Sox, where he worked his way up from the bottom and eventually became their Assistant General Manager/Director of Baseball Operations.
For nearly 40 years Hank Jones worked the Pacific Northwest region as a trusted scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping the organization win two World Series (1981, 1988) and succeeding under four different ownership groups, seven general managers and five scouting directors.
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, interactive zoom video chats with fellow students, Hank Jones, Dan Evans, and Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate baseball industry by getting to know your instructors, guest speakers, and fellow students personally via the internet. This is available via any online computer with a microphone. At the conclusion of the course, students will have a well-rounded understanding of the methods used by baseball scouts and general managers that have put winning teams on the field.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a Web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. All course materials and textbooks are included in the course.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for economic
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. 
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, gm's, chief executives, player personnel, scouts, and fellow Sports Agents are facilitated. Visit 
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our 
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please 
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
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