“I really appreciate the character you are trying to instill in the boys through your positive and encouraging coaching as well as the service project. (My son) is completely uninterested in playing elsewhere after working with you and Fe. He said that he’s not only learning to play better, but he’s having fun with the game and his teammates…..and that was not the case playing for his school team.”

“(My sons) understanding of team basketball has grown tremendously playing for True Hoops, and he’s had a great time.  It’s evident how much you guys love basketball and coaching the kids. The kids really respect you guys as coaches and role models. As a parent, can’t ask for more than that!”

“You are both great role models for the kids. All of the time and work you guys put into the team and the kids individually is really appreciated.”

“You have taught me too much coach. Just because of your help I am the greatest defender on my High School team and that’s why my coach lets me play in the starting 5. So simply said, I am just a starting PG because of you.”

“I wanted to let you know that (my son) and (player) found out today that they made the middle school team.  Of approximately 60 kids, only 12 were accepted.   Needless to say he is beyond excited.  My wife and I feel that (my son) has grown tremendously as a player and a person, while working with you and Coach Fe over the last several seasons.  So we wanted to thank you both for the confidence you have instilled in him.   He continues to love the game for the right reasons as I know you both do.”

“Thank u coach! U really helped me out n brought my confidence sky high.”

“We can’t thank everyone enough – coaches, players and parents – for providing such a positive, enthusiastic and nurturing home for (son’s) bball love.”

“We noted how much (my son) has progressed and improved during the past year (his first at AAU level) and you guys are one of the two key reasons. You’ve been excellent, supportive and fun coaches — a far cry from nearly everyone else we’ve seen out there. (It’s often surprising what a bunch of jerks they let work with kids….) So thanks for your patience and skill with the team. It was a very nice group of boys – not just because of the tournament win either (though that was pretty great). ”

“It’s amazing to see these kids play, most kids this age don’t play this well as a team, setting screens, passing to the open man, even fake passing once or twice! Great job.”

“Great coaching makes smart players who make the game look easy. Excellent job, coach.”