TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CAMPS AND CLINICS

So often no one says thank you for all the work that happens on behalf of our children. This fall ball clinic has been a wonderful opportunity. Our son has been working with a trainer who has commented on his skill improvement from the clinic. Thank you for all the hard work you all put into our future lacrosse players. We appreciate your thoughtful, thorough planning. - Jessica Downs


All of your hard work has really had some positive impact. Not only do we feel that our son has learned some very valuable lacrosse skills (and life skills from great role models which to me is equally important), he has received a good bit of interest from the Div. III top 20 lacrosse schools. He's got a few coaches calling putting some pressure on him to commit. Kind of crazy for a Div III. They are all promising "scholar merits". I promised Coach Brown that I would send him a list of the schools that have been contacting our son so you know the level of interest your program has been generating. Thank you... - Amy Ritger



I’m not one to email after events or camps, but I did want to write and congratulate you and everyone else involved on conducting a tremendous clinic for the boys. Regardless of whether my son was selected for the elite teams or not, this has been the best clinic/camp experience he’s had. As a former lacrosse player and current youth coach, I appreciated the promptness each Sunday session began with, the well planned schedule, the man-power provided and most of all, the hands-on instruction, expertise and explanations given to all the boys. I really thought this was a great opportunity for every player to improve. I hope you and DU will continue these type of teaching opportunities and I will definitely continue to encourage all of our players involved with the Patriot Lacrosse Club in Colorado Springs to participate. Thanks again. - Craig Miller

What a nice thing for you guys to do for the kids!!! I also want to thanks you for getting me in touch with Kevin Unterstein. He was awesome with my son, who had a great time working with him. We will continue to get my son to work out with Kevin as the crazy schedules permit. Thanks to you and the whole DU program for making such a positive impact on the kids and the Lacrosse community. - Chris Mease


You ran a great camp—very instructive to your point and definitely fulfilled the promised experience. Now we just want to get free to do more lax! - Lorie Sadler


I want to thank you for the opportunity that you have given my son to play for Denver Elite. As a father, I am very proud of him and how hard he has worked to get to this point. He has very much enjoyed being a part of Denver Elite these past few weeks. - Skip Allen


I just wanted to drop you guys a quick line to thank you for coaching the kids this past weekend. My son had a blast and received tons of playing time out in Baltimore. It always helps his work ethic when he plays with guys that are more accomplished than he is and against better defensemen. Hopefully he can try out again in the Spring. Thanks again it was a well run camp and tournament. - Mark Williams


My son had a great time with the Denver Elite Program you ran here in the Fall... Opportunities like the one you provided develop the players in so many ways. Thank you! - Geoff Baylis


Thanks again to you, Matt and Kevin U for all your efforts with the Denver Elite team this weekend. Our son enjoyed being a part of the team. - Brian Wylie


We are so proud to represent Denver Elite!! All of our boys, are so excited, and thrilled to be Denver Elite players. Many times, to include tonight, they had such awesome things to say about their coaches!! Our three sons, will do their best and then some. Thanks for everything. Here is to the future of our lacrosse familiy in Denver! PROUD TO BE PART OF YOUR PROGRAM - The Alfred Family


Again, thank you for the successful fall and the games in Texas were a blast! There is no question our son got better because of the on field drills and the instruction that have been taking place the past couple of months. So thank you for doing this. We look forward to having our son involved in the future and if there is anything I can do to help spread news of your program here in Colorado Springs and specifically with Patriot Lacrosse, I coach the 8th grade red team, please let me know. - Craig and Liz Miller


My sincerest thanks to all of you for your dedication, talent, patience and modeling the way for these young men. I am very pleased with the Denver Elite experience, your coaching, time and leadership given. It is because of people such as yourselves why the sport of lacrosse will thrive and grow in a positive manner in Colorado. My son learned so much from you. I thank you for this experience, and your belief in my son. I look forward to many more opportunities for our paths to cross in the Denver metro lacrosse community. Thank you for a job well done. - Barb Goettelman


I would like to thank you for going throught he effort of conducting the very valuable clinic and getting the teams together for Dallas. I know that my son learned a whole lot and if possible has an even greater interest in lacrosse. I wanted to give you some feedback on Kyle Lambert. He is an amazing coach and was just amazing with the kids. He was a much different coach than my son has had in the past but I think he was perfect for the Silver team. With the championship game on the line going into overtime my son said that he just said - "Hey this is what lacrosse is all about, let's have fun!" The kids loved it. I never once heard him criticize a player although he did give them feedback. Very impressive. There was talk that the team qualified for the U15 Nationals with this tournament win. I'm not sure if you have even had a chance to think about that. My son would probably be interested. There was some great competition down in Dallas and Sean learned and saw some great skills from both teammates and also competitors. Thanks again for all the great effort and we would like to participate in any future programs that you and DU have to offer as we are able to. - Nils Lavine


Thank you for a really unforgettable experience with the indoor lacrosse program that wrapped up this past Sunday. My son was on the 5th grade "Wings" team and I can tell you he looked forward to these sessions all week long. It was a great program that clearly succeeded in improving the players' skill levels, and was a lot of fun. I think it was a great decision to keep the focus almost 100% on hands-on playing time. The kids of course have a lot to learn from the coaches, but given the relatively short time period of this program I think they gained maximum benefit by just getting the chance to touch the ball dozens (hundreds?) of times each Sunday. - Tim Zee


I think in the end the indoor program you and Matt have put together is a GREAT PRODUCT. More please. Satisfied customer on Aisle 9! - Doug Liles


I understand the tryouts were very organized and well run. Not always the case in this sport, so thank you and the group. - Gerry T. Jones


Congrats on a great camp. My son had a great time in last week's camp, and is wishing he'd been able to try out for your elite team this year--maybe next year! Just a little aside, I'm a fellow Princetonian, long time lax player and fan, and I couldn't be happier that you and your dad are bringing this caliber of camp and college play to Denver! - Nicole Manke


My son participated in the Lacrosse camp held at DU last week. He had an absolute blast. He and two other friends were day campers and had to leave the house around 7:30 each morning. Could not believe he jumped up each morning and was ready to leave on time, every time! You and your staff did a great job! Thanks! - Brenda Nath


Thanks again for an awesome week! Bradley loved every minute of his time at your camp :) - Stacy Terry


My son and 3 of his friends were at camp last week from Edmond Oklahoma, I just wanted to say “Thanks” for the great camp. They were stretched but had a great time. Thanks for the great coaching. - Marc Anderson


Thanks again for a fabulous camp! First one ever that Spencer and Andre had a great time. Always came home happy and full of new learnings and stories. Prepared well for school tryouts with continued practice they might have a chance. - Kelly Glascock


Congrats on putting together a great first tournament. My son was fortunate to be invited to play for Regis. I truly appreciate the suggestions regarding recruiting for my son. He is exhibiting an interest, work ethic and talent to perhaps grow towards being able to play in college. The ideas about highlight videos, YouTube clips, etc. that you sent out to the entire group are most helpful. Welcome to Denver. I don't know your family well but your great reputation precedes you. We are glad you are here to help lacrosse grow in the "West." Thanks, again for putting on a great tournament. - Tom Warren


Thanks again for running such an amazing camp. The boys had a great experience and will definitely be back next year! - Michele Castle


I just wanted to again thank you, Matt Brown, Alex and Stephen for a fantastic summer of lacrosse. In my opinion, every aspect of the Denver Elite Program was terrific. Our son would never consider playing for another Denver program. - Charlie Van Hook


Denver Elite has our heart and and we will work our butts off to keep you thinking of us! Our family is proud to be part of the DU program and working with the best coaches around. - Chris Alfred


We're in with Denver Elite. Denver Elite is here for the long term and it's the best place for Colorado boys to learn and get the exposure they deserve. You guys do everything. - Geoff Baylis


Our loves you guys and he/we did have a great experience with you and the other coaches. We are singing DE praises all the time...keep it up and please let us know what we can do to further the program! - Tim Snowbarger


A+ for your Denver ELITE Lacrosse Program!! - Sarah Wilby


Thanks for a really great summer with Denver Elite. Our son learned more and had more fun than ever before! - Tom McCaffrey


The D Elite experience has been, by far, the best tourney team experience our sons have had. They both learned so much in the last year and have been working hard since Maryland anticipating the fall tryouts. We truly appreciate the coaching for clinics and team practices, the consistency and the expectations. The tournaments have been great experiences as well but we greatly value the work to get there. We are so excited to see them evolve as players through high school and if their dreams come true and hard work pays off - beyond. We feel fortunate they have the opportunity to work with you and be a part of D Elite. - Dawn Odean


I just wanted to send a huge thank you for the Sunday sessions to you, Coach Brown and the other coaches. My son had a great time and learned immensely. I am so glad that he has the opportunity to learn and develop with help from the top coaches in the country. He told me last Sunday that he can’t wait for lacrosse season to start. I just wanted him to learn and cannot thank you and the other coaches enough for your time, efforts and dedication. He will be a better player and teammate because of your help. - Jim Cramer


I want to thank you for the coaching clinic that you and your staff hosted today. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to be on the field with the coaches and players during practice. Seeing new drills was inspiring and hearing the same "encouragement" for fundamentals that I've offered to my players over the years was most reassuring! The "chalk talk" session was also great. I love the strategy of the game and learning how minor changes to offensive and defensive systems can make significant differences in how those systems work. But, the thing that I appreciate most was your willingness, even eagerness, to "hold the torch" for Lacrosse in Colorado. By your position at DU, you are at the apex of the game in the state and the whole Rocky Mountain Region. To hear you say that "you are here for us" and that that you want to help all the programs in the area was truly magnanimous. I don't know how many "Thank You's" you'll get...but I sure wanted to log one of them!! Your efforts and attitude are greatly appreciated! - John K. Worden


I wanted to thank you and let you both know that our son absolutely had a blast. He and his teammates were teammates from the get go. He has played against many of these boys over the years either when he was with Blue Sky or with Panther. And that added to the experience. He became good friends with many of the other players. I enjoyed my time with the parents, again many who we played against, and we all talked about how the boys played as a team. It was a very positive experience for him. He tried out last year but this years format of fielding two teams was spot on. Kyle did a great job with the Team. He gave them input on their play but more than that his demeanor and attitude was contagious for the boys and was what they needed facing the challenges of the last two games. I respect him immensely for that. Taylor added a great deal of value working with the boys individually as well. Our son learned more than he perceived and he added value to the Team. Kyle had him play long pole midi and he absolutely loved it. Kyle had our son play a lot of D and O. He responded to that extremely well. Again, he had a blast. It was all worth it. We plan to participate in the future as much as we can when the Warthogs (Scott Evans off season Panther Team) schedule doesn't conflict. Our son loves DU. - Don and Barb Day


Jeff and I can't thank you and Matt Brown enough for this program. Our son was back on his rebounder / shooting into the goal before 8 am Tuesday. After school, he and 2 of his team mates went to the "green room" at Colorado College for 3 hours of play. He is so hungry to better himself and if you guys didn't have this program I don't know what we'd do. The skills training and even some of the conditioning moves that you've challenged him with he works on here, in our back yard and driveway. Now, if you could please teach him to move the rebounder to the side of the driveway so I don't crack my tail light again? - Shelley Jensen


Just wanted to write a quick note and tell you all thank your for a great time in NJ. What a good experience for Chet. He now knows he has a lot of work to do if he wants to become a varsity lacrosse player as well as a college player. Thank you for all the hard work you do for all these young boys it doesn't go unnoticed. - Cheryl Dunstan


Thank you for your guidance and mentorship of the 2013's this past weekend in Maryland. My son had a good time. I can tell he learned alot and is very appreciative of the experience... especially playing the 2012 Crabs Team. The Denver Elite program continues to help my son evolve into a lax player of character and continued athletic growth. We'll let you know how he does this February when my son participates in try-outs for the Cherry Creek HS teams. In the meantime, my sincere gratitude. - Barb Goettelman


Thank you for all that you do with Denver Elite and coaching our youth lacrosse in Denver. The boys progressed from the beginning of the sessions through the fall tournament and for me, that is what matters most. Coach Lambert did a great job with the U-13 team in Dallas and the boys shared how much fun they had palying for him. I am encouraging all my players to participate in the second session box league. We will see you in January. - Robb Host


Just a quick note to thank you and Matt for running a top notch program. We came here from Philadelphia a few years ago and have been struggling to find a good fit - You two have done a fantastic job organizing and running an excellent program. Having the right example at the top is the difference between a good program and a lifelong lesson. Raising 3 boys is a challenge - finding an excellent coach is a gift. I particularly appreciate how you hold the kids accountable, teaching them how to accept defeat as well as being humble with success, all the while remaining a gentleman. Your program is excellent and we appreciate your style and excellent communication to parents - it's the child's turn on the field! I am excited for their opportunities. Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you soon. - Lisa and Brian Connell












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