"Pro Ambitions Hockey Camps is one of the top camps in the
country"
(From Brian Leetch, former NY Ranger All-Star defensmen
and future Hall of Famer)
Jeff,
My son has attended several of your camps the last couple
years and always looks forward to coming back.
Your camps are fun, challenging and non stop action with great instructors
who truly care about each player.
Brian Leetch Future Hall of Fame Defenseman
NY Rangers
Pro Ambitions is one of the best programs I have seen in the NY/NJ
area.The Battle Camps are great, my son loves to attend as many as
he can.
Great job boys!!
John Madden NJ Devils, NHL
Jeff,
If possible could you extend congratulations from the Colacchio's to
both Anthony and Andrew (BC NCAA champs) from us......the boys have
followed their college careers after meeting both of them through your
camps.......and are proud to say they have been introduced and have
worked with great kids like them.They deserve all the credit they deserve.
On and off the ice they were both excited to see the success both have
had at such a high level. Thanks to you and your remarkable
list of instructors like Anthony and Andrew as well as a superb cast
of talented and exceptional
role models we as parents are proud we chose to be associated with
the Pro Ambition family....
Tommy
You guys are the best, that is
why we keep coming back – and we have referred at least 3 or
4 others who have now been to other camps of yours. Every one of
them has thanked us for telling them about you and what you do. There
may even be some new ones this year. We’re working on it. My
business was built on exceptional service, results and word of mouth.
I bet yours was too. Nothing beats someone telling you about a great
experience they had, and we can certainly do that about Battle Camp,
Defense Camp, and the Serowik organization in every way. There is
no doubt in my mind that if we had not found you Ben would not be
competing at the level he is today. We do appreciate it – more
than words can say.
Have a great day,
- Greg
Jeff,
Thank you for all of your wonderful emails. I wanted to let you know
the progress my son has made since he last attended your camp.
His name is Kace and he is a pee-wee. He recently made the
Hershey Jr Bears Pee-Wee AA team (which qualified for Silver Sticks
in January) and the Hershey Quebec team (which is going to Quebec
for February's tournament).
We wanted to thank you for all that you do and for running such
a wonderful program. Best holiday wishes
Very organized and well run camp. Nice job!!!!
- Michelle McCoy
"Love the Battle camp and curriculum. The kids work hard,
have fun and at the end of the day go home with great tools to utilize
during their season."
- Tom Fitzgerald, 18 Year NHL Vet
Hi Jeff,
My son Travis just finished your camp in Lake Tahoe. Needless to say we were
very pleased with EVERYTHING! Coach Dan, Coach Eric and the rest of your
staff are awesome. They gave each athelete the individual attention they
needed. Your hockey camp is by far the best Hockey Camp available. When
the week ended, all my kid could say is "I can't wait for the next
Battle Camp!" He also said it was the most fun he has ever had on
the ice. Thank you for giving him the hockey skills that he needs. I feel
sorry for his competitors that miss your camp....thanks to you and Pro
Ambitions, his opponents don't have a chance!
Best regards,
Robert Wood
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for hooking Karl up with the opportunity to do the D-camp
and get the heartier challenge.
He had a great time as did his buddy Matt.
Matt's father and I truly appreciated the attention they were
given and admire your camps overall for their attention to detail.
ProAmbitions always makes us feel that we are somehow a special customer
and that keeps us coming back! This cannot be said for other organizations.
I'm not big on referring hockey parents to specific clinics because,
well, I'm sure you can imagine... but I always feel comfortable sending
people your way because the quality is consistent and if there
is a problem you fix it.
See you this summer at AAA, if not before.
Happy New Year!
Gratefully,
Molly W.
Hi Jeff,
I just wanted to personally thank you for a great week of Boarding Camp!
Ian wanted to attend this camp after attending your Battle Camp in June 2006
in Lake Worth (he's now also attended the Battle Camp in June 2007). The
Individual Camp exceeded our expectations, and Ian had such a great time!
Ian has attended so many other hockey camps, and this Individual Camp was
far superior to any other that he has attended. We can hardly wait until
next summer when Ian can attend two weeks of Pro-Ambitions here at Boston
University!
It is unfortunate that his teammate, Sutton Fisher, did not want to finish
the week. Sutton is a good kid and a great little player, but I think he
was homesick and that affected his desire to continue in the camp. But I'm
glad that his decision to withdraw did not affect my son Ian. Ian absolutely
enjoyed every aspect of the camp! On the final day, I observed incredible
improvements in Ian's skills and intensity. He not only changed and progressed
on the ice, but off the ice as well. He really matured as an individual this
week.
Again, thank you for such a fine program and fulfilling week. We look forward
to seeing you again next summer.
Sincerely,
Evan Keller
Jeff,
Here is an update of Nick since Pro Ambitions camp in Aug. 05.
1) Eastern Maine All Star 2nd team forward
2) Eastern Maine All Star Rookie 1st Team
3) Hockey Night in Boston Final Showcase 06 and 07
4) Selected by Sean Tremblay( NH Junior Monarchs) to play in the
Chicago
Show Case in April
5) Coach of Colby College, Jim Tortorella has expressed interest
in Nick
through Kents Hill coach Larry Cockrell
6) This past weekend Kents Hill won the Division II Prep Championship
A lot of this is because of you and the outstanding people you have
as
counselors for your camps. This dad and very proud father thank you
very
much also.
Mike Kolb
Hi Jeff,
Well you sure do have a "class act" organization and class
act
coaches! I highly recommend everything you have to offer when
people ask about camps and coaches. I am truly impressed, with all
that you have going on and how busy you are that you always find the
time to respond to emails! It is astounding! I wish all
communication and feedback from organizations was as classy as
yours. You clearly know how to do it right and that is what makes
your program the best! As a parent that means so much and I can't
say enough great things about Pro Ambitions.
Sincerely,
Edson Family
Jeff,
Jeremiah came to your AAA Day Camp at Phillips Andover Prep two years ago.
He also did a mini battle camp that same summer. We are coming to MA to visit
family again this summer and I see the camp is in that same timeframe - 7/23
to 7/27.
Guessing you are full but any chance you might have room for an
elite level 1994 west coast player who loved your camp and would
love to attend again? He has said “best camp ever” and
he has been to quite a few here in the Northwest and in Canada.
Regards,
Pat
He loved the clinic he did over Christmas in 2006. Your camp was
a turning point for him. He really started to want to play more and
get better. Since I have been to practically every camp in North
America, parents are always asking me where to send their kids. I
am brutally honest when I assess the different camps and I always
tell them that there are only
2 that I would completely recommend without any reservations.
ProAmbitions is one of them. I really loved your camps and I hope
to get back sometime.
Thanks for the email and all your help!!
Sincerely,
Cristi Landrigan
I can't tell you how happy we are to have him go to your camp. We
saw improvement in his skating after only a week of your summer camp
last year. I wish he could do it year round
T. McHugh (father of camper)
A lot of this has to do with your clinics and how much valuable
information he takes from them as well as your notes. I cant tell
you that countless dollars that have been spent on other clinics
where I don't see much come from them and furthermore, Kyle never
really comments on them either. However, once your clinics are over
he always makes the comments of how much he can actually take away
from them.
This to me is worth every penny!
Charlene
PA campers mom
Jeff,
Just wanted to pass along my appreciation and recognition of the
quality of the skills programs that you and your team conduct. This
is my 11th year coaching youth hockey and I having been exposed to
many skills and practice plans I wanted to pass along to you that
your skills programs are outstanding. You and Leigh do a great job
of teaching and improving the skills of the boys, yet still make
it fun!
Thank you for all you do for the kids.
All the best, Mike C
Cam said he learned more at your camp in one day than he did over
the entire hockey season and he does not want to miss the camp this
summer. I am hoping that we can work something out so that he can attend
a one week goalie session.
Thank you, Mary Beth - BU Goalie campers Mom
Jeff;
Sorry for not getting this not to you sooner. I just wanted to thank
you
again for the attention that you gave Allie at your hockey camp. With her
just starting to play hockey she could have felt really out of place and had
a bad experience, by giving her one on one instruction she got a lot out of
it and more importantly really enjoyed going. I know you didn't have to do
it, so I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated it.
By the way I really enjoyed the article you wrote on your team.
Its been
almost 40 years since I was a squirt but I guess some things never change.
Best Regards......Robin
Hi Jeff,
I really enjoyed your synopsis of your Squirt b-1 Rockets, My first year coaching
my son Joe was at the same age level, and with the exception of different
names they could be the same team, including two girls. Joe Attended one
of your camps in his 1st Pee-wee year, and I still credit that for a lot
of the success he is enjoying now as a high school junior. He was the post
hugging defenseman, but has blossomed into a pretty talented offensive
mule. Your camp was the only one he attended that truly gave full credit
to what a good defensemen is supposed to do, and his skating and stick
play today are reflections of what you showed him years ago. It sounds
like you are having a ball coaching your daughter, enjoy it, it goes all
too quickly!
Bill F.
Denver, Colorado
Twice over the past few weeks Jeffrey has scored key goals using
skills that you worked on with him during the synthetic ice sessions.
One goal was the game winner - rebounded his own backhand shot and
scored top right corner from only a few feet out - and after that
he said "I never would have scored that goal without Jeff Serowik".
Thought you might appreciate hearing that! The High School season
is flying by and is over by mid February - once things are less busy
we'll want to do some more sessions with you.
Gary A.
Hingham, MA
Hi Jeff –
My son Ian attended your Battle Camp last summer when you were down
here at the Ice Zone in Lake Worth, FL. Of the 6 or 7 weeks of hockey
camps that Ian attended last summer, your Battle Camp was by far
his favorite. I also think he got more out of your camp than all
of the others combined.
Evan K.
Boca Raton, FL
FANTASTIC! Adam is a 2nd year pee wee and he's feeling like he's
a little sick of hockey camps by now... except for yours!!!! He loves
it and feels it is one of the few camps where he really learns a
lot of new stuff. He will definitely sign up again this year. Thank
you!
Meg H. (mother of Adam)
Jeff,
I am interested in having my son attend your camp in Estero, FL
again for the Defense camp. He will be 17 though and I know you have
it listed for up to 15. I was wondering if he would be allowed to
attend the camp again. It was the best camp he has ever attended
for defensive players. Please let me know, so if he is allowed to
participate I can book his spot.
Thanks.
Sincerely, Neal N.
Hi Jeff,
I wanted to let you know that we are sooooooo happy with the results of this
past summer!! The boys got so much better and it really shows. Alex got a
hat trick on his travel game yesterday and Matt's scoring too. We are looking
forward to this summer.
Thanks again, Debbie and Emilio M.
Jeff,
Well, I went to my first Newton Youth Hockey game this morning.
It was a Garden City Tournament game, Newton vs. Wellesley. I was
positively amazed and astounded to see Jeremy actually on the ice
playing the game. Jeff, you have worked miracles. Last May when
he said he wanted to play ice hockey, he had never even held a
hockey stick, much less hit a puck. You and your team have worked
miracles. I am so impressed. I hope you realize what you are accomplishing
with this kid. Jeremy NEVER wanted to play team sports. I have
no clue why as he is athletic, but soccer, little league, none
of that appealed to him. And David and I never pushed him. We were
delighted when he said he wanted to play ice hockey because we
think a team experience is valuable. But frankly, we weren’t
sure we were going to be able to help him pull it off. As you know,
kids start all of this so early in life. Finding you was a Godsend!
You are an excellent teacher and I really hope you know that. Watching
him this morning with all these huge kids who are truly skilled,
I just couldn’t believe my eyes. Granted he needs to learn
speed on ice, and he is not yet the most aggressive kid out there,
but he is, nevertheless, after only two months or so of playing,
out there giving it his best shot. He was super this morning. Thank
you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! We are so appreciative of the opportunity
you have provided.
Warm regards, Linn
Hello Pro Ambitions
My son Michael did your battle camp in Marlboro at the end of July. I am not
one to go out of my way to complain about things and on the same token unfortunately
I don't usually go out of my way to say thanks. I certainly will and did shake
your hand and say thanks at the time as well as make sure my son does also
but i have been thinking about the two camps my son did this summer, yours
and I won't say the other . Everyone but me has written and or called voicing
there displeasure with the other camp. I thought I'd drop a line and tell you
how well run yours was. From day one there was more than adequate supervision
at all times during the camp. I am a parent who doesn't leave my kids with
people I don't know and by day two I was comfortable enough with your staff
that I didn't have to be there all day. On ice my son was moved from one group
into a higher one where he was with kids of closer skill level. Michael is
a great skater with lots of skill but wouldn't be aggressive for anything
and it was a concern to his coach. That all changed by the end of 1 week because
your instructors made being aggressive fun. I heard some knocks that you should
do this or teach that and after day one all I could say is my son had the time
of his life out there with all those kids and instructors. Michael has 2 sisters
6 girl cousins 0 boys all the neighbors are girls so this was fun for him.
Finally the best part was at the end of each day the instructors played simon
says before checkout. Well Michael won 3 times and came in second twice. I
will be honest, the first day as i'm waiting and all the kids were coming in
for another clinic and the parents asked if Michael was doing the clinic I
said no he's doing pro ambitions he's right there and pointed to him playing
simon says, I felt a bit awkward. I told him the next day lose on purpose,
nope he won again. When I tell you that was the most fun he had in the clinic,
it was and you wont find many kids who love to be on the ice as much as he
does. He won a hat and wears it around proudly. I was very thrilled with how
your camp was run and look forward to coming to others in the future.
Thanks Mike R.
My son Alex attended one of your Battle Camps this summer in West
Concord. This is the second year that he attends, and both years
have resulted in great improvement. I think it goes beyond just
the skills that he’s been taught because now he has developed
a sense for winning the little battles and not giving up. He better
appreciates his ability for getting the puck whenever he’s
around it. Some of that is probably maturity, but it’s also
because it was a focus of your camp.
This season, after one particularly inspired performance, another
parent asked me how many camps Alex had attended over the summer.
After telling them he had attended just the one Pro ambitions camp,
the parent said,”’Cause boy, he has really elevated
his game.”
Just wanted to let you know that we’re very happy with
the time (and of course $) spent on your camp. Keep up the good
work.
Thanks, A.J. Richard
Any information on the Fall/Winter Clinics yet? Just finished one
in Marlboro last week in August, UNBELIEVABLE!!! My son really
kicked it in gear! Great coach, great assistants, great training
and messages from the gentleman who teaches in Cambridge. Thanks
much.
Holly B.
Dear Jeff,
My husband and I wanted to thank you for a great week of hockey
camp for our two boys Patrick (11) and Andrew (9) Hadley. They
spent last week at Kent Hill in the individual camp in Group
3. They had a blast!
They both felt they learned a lot and enjoyed all of the on-ice
and off-ice activities. Meeting campers and counselors from all
over the US and Canada was very exciting for them. They loved the
guest speaker Max, and shared his stories with us.
My sister stopped by on Tuesday and Wednesday (she lives in Winthrop)
and hung out with the boys and watched them swim, skate, etc. She
was very impressed with the staff members' diligence and demeanor
with the boys.
Your camp was an excellent on-ice experience combined with great
activities and food my kids would eat! The boys enjoyed all the
staff; Brian, Curtis and Mikey in particular. I felt like the boys
were safe and very well cared for at all times
Again, many thanks for a great camp.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mark and Holli Hadley
Concord, NH
Jeff,
I just wanted to let you know how impressed I was with your camp.
My son Bryan, just finished your hockey camp at Phillips Academy
in Andover for the defense camp. I have to say that when he heard
that it was all day he was not happy about going, but he really
enjoyed it in the end. He made a bunch of friends, even asked out
one of the girls in his group ( I think that was peer pressure).
We know he doesn't really pay attention all the time so we told
him after each day he would have to tell us something new he learned
every day, which he did very well. I can't wait to see him in a
game and see if everything he was taught comes into play. And the
group of coaches that you have working with you all seem like really
good role models. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks again,
Kara Rembis
Dear Jeff,
My son Danny, spent last week at your battle camp at “POWERPLAY” in
eagle pa. I wanted to let you know it was the best money spent
on his hockey development yet. He worked harder and learned more
about the game of hockey than he ever has in any hockey program.
I was able to stop by throughout the week at different times and
watch your coaching staff, JEFF, TODD .and MIKE work with each
group and they were very intense and demanding of the kids, but
also having a lot of fun . Danny who is 13 has been playing ice
hockey for about 4 years and roller hockey for about 2 years before
ice has learned more in 5-days about hockey, nutrition, and working
out than ever before .Your staff spent all day with them and even
explained what not to eat during lunch and snack break. You should
be very proud of the coaches you sent down to eagle pa, to represent
your company as they did a great job .Please keep us informed of
any future camps or clinics you will be holding in our area and
don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions or would
like to use this as an endorsement for any camps you plan for our
area.
Sincerely, David Dumont
I really don't know what to say, but I'll give it a shot.
The camp was outstanding and you exceeded not only my expectations
but both of my boys. No bullshit, they came off the ice as different
skaters, shooters and teammates. My wife was extremely tentative
sending the "baby" there, but when she saw his face;
tired but grinning, she was relieved. Needless to say both were
asleep by 8:15PM.
Jarod, my 6 year old normally would complain about waking up
at 6:30AM (The Shelton rink is an hour away), but he got up, not
one complaint, and after 8 hours of "all hockey", still
smiles at the end of the day, he still wanted to shoot in the basement
when he got home.
Manny, 9 years old, always loves any kind of hockey, but he truly
loved this camp, no horsing around, 4 hours of ice time, 1 hour
of off ice training and exercise, hockey skills movies and a talented
and skilled group of coaches who understand how to handle and motivate
even the cynic kid. By the end of the camp both kids were not only
on a first name basis with the majority of all the kids (spanning
all age groups) but with all the coaches as well. (They used "Coach" as
a preface).
I wish there were more time in the summer to join your other battle
camps. As true to your marketing material, what you promise, you
get and then some. I would recommend your camp to anyone, except
for players my kids would have to face. Worth every penny!!
Keep up the great work, and please thank all the staff from Camp
#17.
Chris Castro ## Manny Castro and Jarod Castro
Jeff,
My son had a blast at your camp last week even though he said
he had to work hard. I was not able to attend as much as I would
have liked but he did tell me how much he learned and that Friday
was the thrill of his life. He told me he broke his stick which
was somewhat new and got to use yours. He bragged to all his friends
and family about getting to use your stick. I want to apologize
for that as he has been told to always bring 2 sticks. He was a
little upset he couldn't keep it ( ha, ha ) just kidding. I will
tell you that I did ask a lot of parents who I knew that were able
to attend and watch were very happy with the training that their
children received compared to other camps that they had attended.
I did mention yours may not be the best but it's the best i've
seen. I want to thank you and your staff for the special attention
that they give to each child. I have always noticed that they are
constantly correcting which you don't get at most camps. My hats
off to you and your staff. I just wished I could afford to send
my son to more of your camps. He gets so much out of them.
Thanks again, Tony Haskins
Dear Jeff:
Henry just finished the Falmouth Maine Battle camp and really
enjoyed it very much. The coaches, particularly the head coach
(Graham) and Coach Mike L from the Portland Pirates were Excellent.
Henry also liked the coach (Scott - I think his last name begins
with M) who wore a Sacred Heart University t-shirt very much.
Together they had the perfect blend of firm command with a smile!
Henry gave the camp an overall rating of "Excellent." He
even woke up this morning rather disappointed that camp was over.
That said, we'll definitely be signing up again next summer for
another Pro Ambitions Camp.
Thank you again and please tell all of the coaches "great
job."
Kate Reznicek
(Henry's Mom)
Jeff,
My son, Matt, just finished up the Progressive Skills Camp in
Hingham last week. Your camp was excellent!
Matt skates a lot and has done numerous camps; however, your camp
was different. Matt worked hard and had such a great time with
Anthony Aiello. Anthony was such a great motivator and teacher.
Matt left Pro Ambitions with a huge amount of respect and admiration
for Anthony. As a parent, I could not have asked for a better role
model for my son. In addition, my high school classmate (and your
college classmate) Larry Rooney did an excellent job the final
day. Both deserve huge pats on the back.
You run a first class operation Jeff. Matt can't wait to come
back next year. Below is a nice picture of Matt & Anthony.
Feel free to use it if you want.
Jamie Chisholm
Scituate, MA
My son, Erik Thomas, always thought that he was a good hitter,
but Nick showed him how to have better balance, and he can't
wait to show his skill, I just feel sorry for his victim. I'm
sure you will see him next year.
Hi Jeff,
Sorry it took me so long to respond, Although we have been to
only two of your camps we have seen an improvement in Ty immediately.
By far the one that has affected him most was the offense/defense
camp.
I like that the boys are always been pushed, there is no "dead
time" and no matter how many kids are on the ice no one is
overlooked by the coach.
Ty has been in other camps were there has been a big turn out
and he might gotten to interact with the coaching staff possibly
once.
But, with your camps he has had the opportunity to interact with
his instructors and be corrected on a one to one basis.
Thank you for everything you have done for youth hockey and we
are looking to March.
Maggie Romero
Jeff
I am not sure if you will remember my son Ben Israel he attended
one of you defensive clinics at Kent hill this summer and I wanted to take a moment of time to say thank you for putting
on a great camp, Ben learned a lot about defense and has been playing great this fall. It was great
experience and thanks for delivering on everything that your brochure advertised.
Thank you and good luck
Dan Israel
Hi Jeff,
My son is 7 years old and attended your battle camp this summer in Exton Pa.
His name is Tommy Peltekis. He is extremely shy and I was worried about his
reaction. Let me tell you, he loved it. He can't wait to come back next year.
Also, what an incredible change in his aggression on going to the puck. He
looks fabulous on the ice. His coach had him playing all defense last year
and he had about 10 goals. This year his coach has him playing center and defense.
Thanks for a great experience. We will be back again next year.
Cheryl Peltkis
P.S. The guys that ran the camp were exceptional skaters as well as terrific
guys.
Jeff,
Mikee chatted the whole way home and it took us 45 minutes just to get out of the airport parking lot! This is L.A..He had a great time.
Wants to return next year. But aside from all that I wanted to take
a minute and personally thank you for all the effort you gave my situation.
I'm heartfully impressed with your work.
Thanks again. Talk to next summer.
Suzi
Jeff,
We just finished up your Battle Camp in Exton and I wanted to let you know
how impressed and happy we are. First, your instructors are TOP NOTCH !!!!!!!!
They did exactly what you said they would do.....they put the fun back in hockey
for Conner. Please retain these guys at all cost !!!!!! Conner is a good player
but has trouble understanding drills at times and your coaches took time to
explain and work with him. Thank You ! The very few problems that arose were
handled VERY professionally and discreetly in my opinion. These men are a credit
to themselves and your program.
Secondly, your program is one of if not the best programs I have seen. These
kids were constantly moving and drilling. I have no idea how Conner, at age
9 and one of the smallest on the ice, maintained through 4 hours of ice drills
everyday and wanted to go back everyday !!! I was wiped out watching him. He
was actually working on outside edge work while waiting for his turn at the
next drill !
I thank you and your instructors for helping Conner find hockey again. We are
hoping to attend one of your boarding camps next year. Please pass on to your
instructors how impressed we were with them and we look forward to seeing them
again.
Sincerely Yours, Bill & Jodi Busack
Jeff,
My son Todd just finished your battle camp in NJ last week. I
just wanted to send a quick note to tell you that the staff that
ran the camp were the best I have seen. Todd skated with peter collins as his direct instructor and I
believe brian ran the camp. The curriculum exceeded my expectations, and i believe that todd
took a tremendous amount away from his week with your staff.
I will be attending future pro ambitions camps either here or
in mass. I would only hope that one day the owners of our rink
are interested in hosting your camp at our home ice, the red
bank armory, in NJ. I have already advised the people at red bank to contact you,
but if you would like to contact them yourself, I would be happy
to provide the contact information.
You have a great product, and Todd has already started to apply
his newly learned techniques in his most recent hockey game.
Best Regards, Todd J. Goehring
Jeff,
I just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you how impressed
I am, as well as, a number of other parents with the coaching
staff and the camp that has been going on at Mennen sports Arena
here in New Jersey. I am one of the Head Coaches for the NJ Colonials,
Mennen is our home rink so there is a huge contingent of Colonials
in the camp, and let me say the kids are getting a lot out of
the camp. The Coaches are extremely knowledgeable, organized,
efficient, and above all else....caring. They are making it fun
for everyone. Already some of the kids, including my son, are
asking their parents if they can do Pro Ambitions next year.
Being a hockey player, Head Coach, and an instructor in a local
hockey school I have to say I really like the battle camp philosophy
and I think it seems to be taking hold here in NJ.
Good luck to you and your staff.....
John M. Phillips II
Hi Jeff,
Just letting you know how much fun your camp is at BU.
The counselors are nasty and wicked cool, and its just wicked
fun.
Sincerely, Cody Cavicchi 22
Just wanted to let you know how much Jonathan enjoyed your camp.
This is the first time he came home from a camp that he really
enjoyed. He usually is not impressed and he usually tells me
that he did not learn much from other camps that he has been
to but, he had nothing but good things to say about your camp.
He told me that he definitely wants to return next year.
Thank You,
Raad Kello
Hey Jeff-
Brian is having a great week at camp. Still working in the new equipment but
better now than in October!! If you think of it would you throw a size small
t shirt into your bag for tomorrow.
Thanks so much for all the effort and energy you and your team of blue men
put in for the kids. Its totally inspirational!
Eileen Meaney
PA Staff:
Thanks for the feedback request, I was going to drop a note anyway. I had emailed
a quick note prior attached to your snow policy.
Overall I think it was a GREAT week.
We had told other parents / kids how much fun and how good the defense clinic
was that Dominic attended during Christmas vacation. (Jeff made room for us).
For this clinic Nic was with 3 other 96 Outlaw kids from his team.
All our kids had a GREAT time, stayed at each others houses, played and practiced
together between clinic sessions. They all learned a great deal, especially
the toughness required and the physical aspect of the game. What they learned
has been displayed in their game output since the clinic. It was very challenging,
they all came off the ice soaked in sweat and with big smiles on their faces.
Jeff and the entire staff was Great. I typically ask Dominic to shake hands
and thank the coaches after practices and games. When Nic shook hands with
Jeff and the staff, they called him by his name and responded very positively.
This type of treatment is very instrumental in the growth of kids at that age
I believe. Being a USA hockey level 4 coach and head coach, I may have more
appreciation for how you conducted the clinic than some, but great job.
We will come back to every clinic possible.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you
Ric Rovero
Dominic Rovero 96 Outlaw
I hope everyone had a great vacation week and wanted to get a little feedback
on your camp experience last week.
Did you have fun?
Both my goalies (Anthony and Kirsten) enjoyed working with Mike.
From my perspective, he seemed to make the learning fun. In fact,
Kirsten wanted to go back this week.
Did you learn?
Both put their new skills to work over the weekend. Kirsten recorded
her first shutout (with 15 shots against), and Anthony had an awesome
weekend in goal for the squirt T2 State tourney...in four games,
saw 105 shots and only 8 got by him...92%. Three of the games,
he held the teams to one goal, the fourth was a 5-5 tie against
the top seed. Hard to say if all can be attributed to the camp,
but it certainly refined their skills.
Was it challenging? Do you work hard?
I think you challenged them by giving them new tools to work on.
Was the staff courteous? Would you come back?
Yes, and yes, schedules permitting.
Hi,
My son would answer yes to all those questions. After I spoke
to you in the locker room on Monday after the camp, I knew it was
a solid program. The last remark my son had was "How come
it did not end on Friday?" I told him it was not like grammar
school. I could see the improvement last weekend in the two games
he played in.
Thank you very much, Brian
Hi Jeff,
My son absolutely loved your camp. He worked his butt off, and
loved every minute of it. His initial reaction was "everything
was perfect.
Good coaching, good balance between skating, stickhandling, shooting,
checking....just perfect. Can I go every week?". He couldn't
think of any improvements at first. Then, when pressed, he came
up with more hours, more days, add off ice discussion of the "why",
one on one evaluations/time with the coach, and video critiques.
I thought the camp, from what I saw and heard, was excellent.
Your staff was upbeat, very good at reaching out and connecting
with the kids (spying a hat - you play for the Jags? What position?
How's your season?) The drills were very well organized and executed, with
good, immediate feedback to the small groups and real time corrective
action, which is priceless. I've never understood why there isn't
off ice discussion on the whys and hows, but I know nothing about
hockey.
So save me a spot for Pingree in the summer.......we're fans.
Alison White
Hello,
My name is Maggie Mourkas. I live in Hampden, Me. My brother Michael
attended your hockey camp this August and he absolutely ENJOYED
it. He said it was the best time of his entire life. He came back
from that camp a new person and his game was much improved. That
letter you wrote to the parents was forwarded to me via my dad.
It was a very touching letter and I appreciated it a lot. I am
a swimmer for my high school and I think everything you said is
true for swimming. At my next practice on Monday morning I am going
to share those thoughts with my team. I think they are very inspiring
and my team should hear them. Thank you again for having your camps
and for being so generous of your time.
Happy Holidays!
Maggie Mourkas
Jeff,
All of the coaching staff at Chad's team (92 AAA Detroit Wizards)
has complimented him on his improvement this summer. I mainly give
credit to your Boston University camp. Is there any chance of your
clinics moving west for a week? If not, Chad will once again be
attending the Boston University camp.
By the way, our team will be playing some Boston area teams in
February. If interested I will send you the schedule if you have
some time to come watch.
Thanks again
My son Eric attended your camp (battle camp express #35) in Marlboro.
This is the best camp he has ever been to. I have taken him to
several other full day camps in the past and really have not noticed
a difference. After your express camp my son looks like a different
player. He really enjoyed your camp. I notice much more confidence
too. He loves the sport of hockey. You have made a great deal of
difference. I/we look forward to your camps in the future. I will
be sure to send my younger son next time too. Thanks to you!
Also, my son saw Mr. Assist at your camp and wanted one. Can I
order this through the mail?
Thank you
Peter Backus
Jeff
Just a note to thank you for the great goalie camp our son, Ryan McQuaid attended
this past August @ Kents Hill School. Ryan is from Scarborough, Maine and my
husband Jim called you earlier in the year to explain to you that after a very
disappointing year with the Huskies program Ryan was going to transfer to Casco
Bay and try out for their travel program. In order to be his best and feel
well prepared he attended your goalie camp. Ryan worked very hard and came
home TIRED but feeling like he learnt a lot. He is a very determined and goal
orientated young man. These traits along with your camp proved to help Ryan
attain his goal as he made Casco Bay Tier 1 travel team. We as his parents
are thrilled as we saw him so disappointed over and over again (almost ready
to quit hockey his favorite of many sports) last year and promised to help
him in any way we could have a better year. We took care of getting the transfer
and he took care of the hard work to be the best he could. We want to thank
you for having such a great camp which helped Ryan improve. Along with his
passion and drive he attained much more than we anticipated. We look forward
to a great year of hockey with Casco Bay. Just thought you would like to hear
some positive feedback and our heartfelt thanks! Our best to you and your wonderful
staff,
Jean, Jim and Ryan McQuaid
Dear Mr.Serowik,
My son Yasin attended your camp at Pingree last week.He had a wonderful time
and plans to return next year.He is a veteran of many camps since he was 7
years old and he had only good things to say about the instructors and the
program.He would have loved to have had another week.
Thank you for the great experience
Cathy Cisse
Montreal
Jeff and Staff:
Just a note on the recent camp my two sons attended in Clifton
Park. It was outstanding! I had the opportunity to watch 2 days
of it myself. The drills, staff and professionalism of the program
were just what my sons were looking for. (High level hard training,
fun and competitive) They were asking if they could come back for
two weeks next year before it ended.
Your staff was exceptional! Their genuine interest in developing
each player to a higher level was much appreciated. We will definitely
be back next year. Please keep us on your mailing list.
Dave
My son attended your "Battle Camp" up in Falmouth Maine
the last week in July, an I attended the whole week as a coach
and a dad...and what a good job they did with the kids.
This is the third year in a row we have gone to a different camp,
and this has been the best so far...even better than the Camp up
in Toronto.
The off ice training was well done and hard enough to get the
players attention. The on ice AM drills were very good and used
the ice as a whole. While the group was not large, about 30, the
instructors kept the kids busy and focused. All and all my son
learned a lot and had a great time, good job..and we will plan on
seeing you again next summer.
When will you have a schedule out for 2007..do the camps pretty
much run about the same time each summer??
Thanks again.
Jamie Rutherford (Nick says thanks too!!)
Dear Jeff,
Your staff did an incredible job this week. Not only prof. and structured,
but extremely caring of the children. My daughter whom you blessed with this
opportunity, blossomed before my eye's she soon left my side on the ice and
was off with your staff playfully and working hard to learn and better her
skills which over the week she did!
Your camps are second to none and I will personally continue to impress upon
other's the benefits of learning from the best, YOU!!!!! Jodi Gourgouras-mother
and always ready to help such a group of professionals as yourselves. See you in Marlbourough!
Jeff,
Wanted to drop you an EM to let you know how much my three
boys enjoyed the camp in Orleans. I was particularly impressed
with the ability to manage kids of different ages and ability as
well as the pace of the sessions and emphasis on skill development
and fun.
Thanks,
John
Jeff,
My name is Jim Mazza and my 10 Yr old son Jimmy attended your Battle
Camp at Superior ice rink in Kings Park NY a few weeks ago. It
is going on 2 weeks now and he is still talking about what good
time he had and how much he had learned. I to was also impressed
on what a good camp it was, I work nights so I was able to stay
for few minutes (which turned into hours) each day to watch the
different drills the kids learned. As the father of a defensemen
it was great to see them learning the different defensive positionings
and techniques, Jimmy has been to many camps and they very seldom
work on these things. Jimmy plays for the Long Island Royals
a Tier 1 AAA team that plays in the Atlantic hockey league this
season he will be playing Squirt Major which means next season
we begin checking, once again this camp did a great job of teaching
the kids how to check, play the body and and use their angles.
I would also like to compliment you on your coaching staff they
did a tremendous job of teaching the kids. Dave, Kim and Chris
were all excellent Dave was great at setting up the drills and
explaining what and why they were being done. Kim is an amazing
player I have never seen boys so impressed with a female hockey
player, once they found out she was on Team USA they made sure
to tell there other friends on their travel team. Chris was great
at reinforcing the drills and encouraging the kids to bring out
there best. Chris was also Jimmy's coach that did his evaluation,
he was right on with his assessment his coach and I tell him the
same things.
I am looking forward to attending many more of your camps in
the future, hopefully Jimmy will one day attend your Kent Hills
Camp. I have become a Pro Ambitions Ambassador and have been telling
all the parents on our team that they all must attend next year.
Once again thank you for a job well done and we will be seeing
you next year.
Thanks, Jim Mazza
Jeff,
First off thanks again for this week.TJ has had a blast,and Ty
has loved his couple of days on the ice as well.While talking to
Kim she asked about Tyler and commented that he was a great player
for his age.The question came up about his coaching thru the years.I
told her that the only coaching he has had in the last 3 yrs is
the coaching that he got from you and your camps.This is a true
testimonial that to be the best you learn from the best.
I told her that he was a true product of Proambitions.For that
i thanked her.The biggest thanks goes out to you.It goes to show
that you never cease to amaze me that i don't know how you do it
but you get the BEST people in the world.Keep up the awesome work.See
you soon.
Tommy
Hi!!!
Just wanted to tell you what an unbelievable week my son
joey had at hockey camp this week, he LOVED IT!! my husband stayed
on monday & felt that it was the best he ever saw & that
nothing could compare, Joey & his friends had a ball& learned
a lot, they loved Chris, Kim & Dave, they had regular hockey
practice after & the 4 boys that went to the camp had huge
smiles on their faces till 7:30 tonight!!!! we are all hoping that
you come back to superior next year we all really want to do the
camp again, & we are telling everyone we see what an awesome
camp it was, thank you again for giving joey a wonderful experience,
please tell Chris , Kim, & Dave thank you for the great job
they did, they inspired the boys!!! we hope to see you again next
year!!!
Diane Napoli
Jeff,
I just wanted to say thank you. Your clinic is awesome. I have never seen Christian
so excited to go to a clinic. Usually I am having to drag him out of the house.
He wants to go to your day clinic in August and his goal is to go to the boarding
camp summer of 2005! I have never been more proud of Christian in hockey then
I was to see him working hard in a clinic! It really means a lot to us to see
him so happy and proud of himself!
Thank you again Katrina and Ben Forgrave
Oh and Christian wants Joe Sacco to know that he thinks he is a really great
coach too!
Dear Jeff,
My husband and I could not be happier that our son Matt attended your AAA camp
in Kents Hill, Maine. It made an incredible difference in his understanding
of the game. This has translated into a now incredibly aggressive and talented
player. He is now on the Squirt 1 team and performing beautifully! We are thrilled
to see the difference. We did not see this after any other camps - only yours.
We are very interested in having him continue to work with your organization.
Please keep us posted on any ongoing camps. He will definitely be returning
to Kents Hill. He loved that camp!
Thank you!
Betty & Frank Knox
Jeff,
First I would like to say it was great getting to meet you up
in Falmouth Maine this summer. I enjoyed talking to you. I just
wanted to let you know that Garrett made the Pee Wee AA team this
year at tryouts for our competitive travel league. This was quite
a feet considering this is his first year at Pee Wee's. I think
your camp has been a great prelude to our tryouts.
Once again thank you,
Michael Eastep
Hi Jeff,
My son Kevin Peduto just finished camp with you this week in Marlboro.
I just wanted to let you know that he had a great time. He said
it was "awesome"! Thanks for making it such a great experience
for him.
Sincerely,
Kathy Peduto
Acton, Ma
Jeff,
I just wanted to give you some feedback on your Battle Camp out of Stoneham
on 7/7/03 to 7/11/03. My son Justin had a great time. It was challenging
and fun. It was everything I expected when I signed him up for your camp.
I have also played my share of hockey and attended many power skating and
summer school clinics and was very impressed with your school. Your choice
of instructors was well done. The instructors are able to motivate the kids
so they are working hard and having fun at the same time. The perfect environment
for learning. Keep up the good work.
Thank you again
Sil Ferreira
Hi, Jeff
Just wanted to let you know my son really enjoyed his week of
Pro Ambitions at Pingree. I also wanted to extend my special thanks
to Coach Vinnie for looking out for Kyle; his care was "above
and beyond" and should be commended. I attended the final
cup game, and despite the obvious exhaustion, everyone was having
fun.
I hope to scrape together the money to send Kyle next year, but
with my 3.5 year old daughter dying to be a "hockey girl" it
may be tough. But rest assured that if we don't enroll next year,
it's not because we didn't like it, it's a money thing.
Thanks again,
Alison White
Hi Jeff,
My son Daniel Guglielmo, attended your Morristown Camp.
My husband, who is Daniel's squirt "B" travel coach,
also attended as a spectator. Both Daniel and Dan, thought the
camp was outstanding. It was very physical and challenging, by
far the best camp he has ever taken. Daniel will not begin checking
until the 2004-2005 season. He is only 59 pounds, but, not afraid
of checking, thanks to your method of teaching and it. Your camp
has brought out the best in our son. You and your staff have given
him a tremendous amount of confidence. So many players, who do
not know how to give and receive checks properly get discouraged
when it comes time to check. Some players even leave the sport.
We are confident that will not happen to Daniel, thanks to you.
He worked extremely hard the entire week and truly enjoyed himself.
Your camp was everything you claimed it would be and so much more.
I can not say enough great things about your staff, they are second
to none. They were extremely professional, experienced and wonderful
teachers. My son and husband could not stop talking about how terrific
they were. Daniel truly bonded with them and enjoyed listening
to their stories at lunch. When I mention the staff, please be
sure to include yourself, Daniel thinks the world of you. He loved
the techniques you taught him. He especially liked the way you
showed him how to use the stick between the puck carrier's legs.
He can not wait to try some of your techniques in his games this
upcoming season. Unfortunately, the other camps Daniel will be
attending this summer will be no where near the high level of your
camp. Please make sure to notify us when your new schedule comes
out. We are certain, after experiencing your camp this summer,
that next summer will fill up quickly. Daniel would be heartbroken
if he missed out. You can count on Daniel attending a minimum of
one of your camps. We will be recommending your camps to everyone
we know.
Thank you for a great experience. Kerri Giannotti and
Dan Guglielmo
Jeff,
I wanted to let you know that we are very satisfied and would recommend your
clinc to everyone and we have, John has become a much better all around player since being tutored by you. I believe
that the sunday morning sessions helped John make the N,H. select team and the Spartans. He has become a more defensive
player which makes his mother proud,since he has always had more ability to play offense. John attacks the puck more
and does not let the opponent have it. I appreciate your enthusiasm and your high energy for every early Sunday morning practice
it made for an intense practice which kept John's interest and he did not want to miss one Sunday.
I just hope that he remembers everything that he has learned and continues
to incorporate into his play. I was wondering if next year John could possibly come back once a month or so and we could
pay you by session? This would help him to continue to be a more rounded player. John will see you at Kent's Hill this
summer.
Thanks, Donna Melancon
Hi Jeff,
The whole program was a positive experience. You taught them things
that usually you don't think about - you just do it. If that makes
sense at all.
You taught us (the parents) things as well too. During games for
the boys they would pretend you were out there with them reinforcing
things that they should do. Ha Ha I would definitely recommend
this program to anyone - you really have a way with kids!!
Thank you for everything!!
The Tobey's
The camp was awesome Dakota wants to attend next year
and do the one in Boston
Thanks for all your dedication
and great staff. Lisa
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for letting George jump into the camp on Wednesday.
He had a great time again this year. He really thrives off of all
the hard work you push the kids to do,and enjoyed the week as a
whole.
Your camp is very organized, and everyone can tell that you work
hard at making it that way. Thanks again for letting George participate.
Michael Mika
Jeff,
Our son attended your power skating camp at Philips Academy Rink
this past August taught by John Roderick. I have been meaning
to email you to let you know how pleased we were with Coach Roderick.
Our son learned more skating from him in one week than he had
in the previous "learn to skate/Learn to play hockey" sessions
we had him in. He is now enrolled in a In House mite program
and while watching him do the drills each week we notice how
he is using his edges and doing other things Coach Roderick showed
him (like balancing on one foot etc...)
When we first got to camp I was a little worried when I saw only
two 6 year old boys (our son is 6) and the rest were a lot older.
I thought to myself how can he run this camp in such a way that
it would be fair to the two young boys at the same time being
fair to the older boys who signed up? Well that thought quickly
went away when I saw how he conducted the class. He had everyone
doing everything and it couldn't have worked any better. He was
outstanding. If you are planning to have any more of these camps
run by Coach Roderick we will definitely be signing up Derek.
How about having one at Conway arena in Nashua??
Also, I wanted to ask you how the mini battle camps went this
year. I understand they were something you were trying out. They
were too far away from us (we are in Londonderry, NH). If they
went well are you planning on having them again and if so would
you consider any northern Mass or southern NH? I believe you
had them in southern and western Mass.
Thank you again for offering this wonderful power skating program.
I have been telling everyone I know how great it was and look
forward to seeing your upcoming schedule on your website.
