Recommendations

Principal recommendations

See what others are saying about Sports World!

"Fantastic! The students responded very positively – paid great attention to the message...Most inspiring message we have heard in a long time."

- Manson Northwest Webster Middle School (Barnum, IA), Todd Abrahamson, Principal

"I think (the program) is an excellent platform to reach young people."

- Carroll High School (Monroe, LA), Jacqueline Goins-Matthews, Asst. Principal

"It was excellent. (The Pro’s) presentation was one of the best I have ever experienced. Students responded extremely well. (The Pro) related to our inner city teenagers in a way they could understand. His message was heard and hopefully will be heeded."

- North Cambridge Catholic High School (Cambridge, MA), Sister Ellen Powers, Principal

"I felt that the program sends an important message to our youth as presented by a personal experience from a role model. Our students were avid listeners who were attentive and respectful to the speaker. I believe students need to hear messages that will influence their own decision making."

- St. Francis of Assisi (Yuma, AZ), Robert Garcia, Principal

"(The Pro) was very relevant, very organized, and professional. The students were impressed and impacted by his message… we would definitely like to be considered for future programs."

- Hanneman Elementary School (Detroit, MI), Reginald Kirkland, Principal

"It is beneficial to both students and teachers because of the practicality of the message and the genuine nature of the messenger. The students were most attentive and eager to listen."

- Vicksburg Junior High School (Vicksburg, MS), Samecia Stokes, 7th Grade Principal

"Excellent! (The students) were well behaved and responsive to the speaker’s message. He is a ‘class act’. He epitomizes the values of what I believe professional athletes should model."

- Esther Dennis Middle School (Dayton, OH), Paul Beyerle, Principal

"It was excellent! (The Pro’s) message was perfect for our kids to hear. I’ve used (his message) to refer to as I am disciplining students and trying to teach a lesson with them."

- Crestview Middle School (Huntington, IN), Kathy McIlrath, Asst. Principal

"I thought it was great. (The Pro) spoke with the students, not at them. When a student was acting inappropriately, he dealt with it very effectively."

-Smithville High School (Smithville, OH), Maynard Yoh, Principal