DENVER PIONEERS LACROSSE
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
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
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
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