Students

Ever since I was a little kid I’ve enjoyed watching Tennis and I, for as long as I can remember, have always said that “one day I am going to be a tennis player.” My mom heard those words and decided to enroll me at U-TURN Sports Performance Academy. When I first started I didn’t know how to play tennis, actually I had never touched a tennis racket before in my life. Here at U-TURN, I get the professional training that I need to be able to play well as an individual and as a team. The Coaches here at U-TURN are not only great trainers but spiritual leaders as well. Here they teach us how to grow in the natural as athletes and in Spirit, because they understand the two combined makes us warriors.

Now when I step on the court I have a whole new respect for the game. I know it takes determination, desire, and practice in order to push forward. I know it’s more than just having a big serve, an awesome groundstroke or backhand, but it’s loving and respecting the game and giving it your all. I’ve also learned that if you pay close attention to the coaches and try to master what they teach, you will do well when it’s match time.

The dedicated coaches here at U-TURN have enabled me to understand the game of tennis so now I can work on building up my confidence and my mental focus on the court. Since the coaches here have played on a professional level themselves they have the ability and desire to push me to the higher level. U-TURN is a great place to come and learn overall tennis skills. I love coming here.

                                                                                           Angel Robinson, U-TURN Tennis

When I first came to U-TURN Sports Performance Academy a few years ago, my life was totally different than how it is now. I have grown so much- not only with basketball, but in my spiritual walk as well. The trainers have turned into mentors, and the athletes have turned into friends.

Walking into the doors of U-TURN feels like entering my second home. I spend about five days there during the week, and I never get sick of it. I eat there, I do my homework there, and I relax there, but every day, I learn something new about my sport, my religion, and myself. The bible studies we participate in are directed towards athletes, so we can easily take what we learn to heart because it is taught in a way that we can understand. The skills we are taught are all linked to the Bible including leadership, partnership, integrity, and friendship (just to name a small few). I've taken each of those skills and put them to work with the support of my trainers and coaches. For example, I have become a leader in our community through my work with the Community Outreach Council, where I serve as co-chairman and take action in U-TURN's community service activities. This just shows that everything we learn is important and used in our day-to-day lives.

No matter your athletic ability or your knowledge of the Bible, you always feel accepted and welcome at U-TURN. Everyone is always smiling and so easy to talk to. I've learned so much, and I'm really grateful that I have found a place like U-TURN. It has truly changed me in so many ways for the better.

Holly Chapman
Basketball, AAU Basketball, COC

Parents

To Coach Wolf and Coach Dandles,
I want to take this opportunity to thank Coach Wolf and Coach Dandles for being such positive role models and great mentors in our son Austin Edwards' life. Austin has attended U-Turn for a couple of years. He has attended the football training, performance sessions, is a member of the Outreach Council and was enrolled in the Football Summer Camp in 2008. Austin recently received the Most Valuable Player for his middle school football team. Thanks to Coach Wolf and Coach Dandles planting the seeds of confidence and discipline Austin's hard work at U-Turn was rewarded. We want to express our appreciation for your dedication and devotion to the U-Turn Mission and kids. Because of your Godly Spirit, Austin understands the importance of hard work, making good choices and giving back to the Community. You have empowered not only my child but all the kids who have attended U-Turn under your guidance to achieve greatness physically and intellectually.

Again we want to thank you for your wisdom and Godly spirit. May God continue to bless you with the courage and strength to continue a great deed!

Sincerely, Edgar, Debbie and Austin Edwards

When we first contacted U-turn about private soccer training for our 11 year old son we had no idea that he would be trained by an MVP professional soccer player with a resume a mile long. The great thing about U-Turn is that it is affordable compared to other private training and is indoors so weather is never a factor!! The results have been amazing, his confidence, ball skills, finishing, and overall playing ability have improved 200%. We noticed it right away, his coach noticed right away and the parents of the other players on his team began asking what was Joshua doing through the winter to get so much better. From the results of Joshua over half his team and many other players started training with Greg at U-Turn as well, the boys respect and look up to Greg and his staff. We now have 3 kids training with Greg and his staff based on the results of our son Joshua.

                                                                                      Randy Franks
                                        Father of Joshua Franks, U-TURN Soccer Trainee

"Darrell plays <football> for Short Pump Middle School. I don’t know his position yet, but the experience of attending U-TURN Sports Performance Academy has made him a more knowledgable skill player and athlete. We can definitely see that in Darrell!"

In an email from Darrell and Tamara Farmer

“I’d like to reiterate how great your <football> program is. My son has lost quite a bit of weight, can run a lot further than he could before joining your camp, and is more receptive toward the sport. My son will attend your camp again next year.”

In an email from Benjamin Clay Jr.