Every offseason, many of the top MLB, NCAA and high school baseball teams travel to Florida for the mix of immaculate weather and ideal training. The one destination that offers the best of both for team baseball training is the IMG Baseball Academy in Bradenton, FL. With 3 full-size diamonds, 2 infield training diamonds, multiple batting cages and practice mounds, pitcher-simulation machine and the sport’s top video analysis program, the IMG Baseball Academy has all of the tools to help players at every position and any age group.
Since 2006 Jason’s off-field tasks include operational issues such as marketing, sales, scheduling, and contracting as well as a focus on revenue generation. He is currently the coach of the Varsity Team and he is also Commissioner of the Wood Bat Leagues. His on field duties include working with the outfielders, hitters, and baserunners. Jason is a proven leader of successful baseball players at all levels and excels at teaching the game the right way with passion and consistency. Jason received his BA in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College and a MBA in Marketing from Youngstown State University. 
Eddie James
- Title: Student-Athlete Advisor
Eddie.James@imgworld.com
About:
Eddie James serves as the Student-Athlete Advisor for the IMG Baseball Academy. As an advisor to interested families he explains all facets of the year-around program to young men and their families wishing to join The IMG Baseball Academy as a student-athlete. He welcomes families to visit with him on campus to tour the facility and meet the IMG Academies and The IMG Baseball administrative and coaching staffs.
Eddie offers 25 years of direct experience to parents on youth, high school and college baseball issues. Founder of College Baseball Advisors in 1996 he continues lecture on college baseball topics that involve college baseball recruiting issues.
Education/Accreditations:
- BA in Social Studies/Economics from Western Kentucky University in 1964
Experience:
- 1964-1972 - Operations at Stock Yards Back in Louisville
- 1972-1980 - Vice President at First National Bank in Louisville
- 1980-1989 - Principal/Senior VP at Bon Advertising Agency in Louisville
- 1989-1991 - President at Bridgeman James and Shaver in Louisville
- 1991-1995 - Manager at the University of Arizona Radio Network in Tucson
- 1996-2004 - Owner of College Baseball Advisors
- 2004-2006 - Director of Operations/Marketing at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater
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