When I entered high school, I wondered if I could find a mentor or coach who could significantly contribute to my path as a college student-athlete. I began working with Gary in the months leading up to my sophomore year, and over a year later, I can happily confirm that Gary's approach and patience have guided me to reach specific metrics much faster than I ever anticipated. I'm volunteering to write about my journey with Gary because I wish to relay the type of person he is, as he is too humble to reveal his best qualities. Gary is like a father figure to me and has sought to establish a level of connection with me that only my family and he have reached. He is fully committed to improving his student-athletes in many ways, and prioritizes them over everything. He does not hesitate to reach out, and his weekly modules, organized website, and structured activity routine guide me to success in and out of the classroom, but also help me make me a highly functioning member of society. Since working with Gary, I have received compliments about my maturity level and moral compass. I credit much of this commendation to Gary, as he teaches each of his student-athletes to be great young men in addition to D1 prospects. He is the most personable, easy-to-reach, caring, and responsive person I have ever met. I write this as an ode to thank him and encourage families to believe that perhaps Gary may change your life too.

Michael