PLAYERS:

"His knowledge of the game is incredible. His love of the game motivates him to continue to learn new tactics in an evolving sport. (He) taught me a lot about soccer and was able to turn me into a soccer player I never thought I could be." 

Over the years we'll forget what was said here and we'll probably even forget some of those records we broke. But the 25 of us will never forget this feeling we have for one guy….that Randy, as our leader, and as our friend, touched all our lives forever"

"It's been such a fun year with you...It's probably been one of the best experiences of my life.  Thank you for making me realize that it can be fun to dedicate yourself to something. You've taught me so much on and off the field about edict, friendships, and just life in general. You've helped me grow as a player an incredible amount, and I thank you for everything that you have trained me to be. You've taught me to have a better attitude, and even taught me how to leave everything on the field. You've taught me that I can't just rely on my athletic ability and good sense, but that I have to work to get better. Thank you for being a coach, a mentor, and more over a friend. You've been an amazing coach, and a very important aspect in my life...and I'll never be able to thank you enough."

"I just want to say thank you for giving me the chance to play this year. Sometimes you don't fully realize how incredibly much you miss something until you're given another opportunity to experience it. I sort of thought that... the intense love I had for soccer had pretty much been extinguished. But through this team, and your coaching, I've definitely found it again."

"Randy, you were definitely my favorite coach I have ever had the opportunity to play for. You knew all the right things to say in order to bring out the best in my game. In all I just really want to say THANK YOU for making me realize how much soccer truly means to me, and for motivating me to always try my best." 

"I really want to thank you for being the best coach I've ever had and for always believing in me, it's really meant a lot to me that you care so much. I think that I've really grown as a player and I have a lot more passion for soccer."

PARENTS:

"There are those coaches that are there and never really make an impact on an athlete's life.  Then there are those that educate, inspire, and truly make a difference.  You are that type of coach.  (My daughter) will have memories and skills she will take with her throughout her select and college soccer career.  Thanks for making a difference." 

"We send our deepest of appreciations to you and your staff for the four year gift you have given to all of us by putting together a very special team and group of players with the right spark, spirit, and soccer skill to take us to the National Championship game."

"Your reputation for excellence has contributed substantially towards the building of the team and their surgence into National Recognition. We all felt a part of the program, a family of champions. You brought us all together and the closeness we all feel towards the soccer program is part of your legacy." 

"There is and old saying....'If you say you can....Or if you say you can't....You are probably right!!!'  We can't thank You enough for making our daughter realize that she 'CAN'..."

"We thank you for all your hard work, dedication and care that you have provided. You truly have made a difference in their lives."

"Thank you very much again for all the growth, success and good times.  This year was a year we will treasure and kept in our memory forever." 

"We loved and looked forward to reading the quotes and so forth.  Again, thank you for all you have done for the team.  It's been an awesome year with great team morale." 

"You did an awesome job encouraging, motivating and teaching all the players to get better and to push themselves to be better soccer players. We've watched our daughter blossom into a more confident, focused and determined goalkeeper. We love all the motivational talks, quotes and so forth.  It's been a delight to see our child want to learn even more and still love soccer with a passion. Thanks again for all your hard work." 

"Thanks Randy.  This success is due, in large part, to your dedication and foresight on the field.  (Our child) has really enjoyed working with you and we have been continually amazed at your 'soccer genius'."

COACHES:

"I can't remember the last time I sat through a two day clinic and felt engaged the entire time. I appreciate the fact that you took our input and discussed the subjects we felt were most pressing." 

"Let me begin by saying that the lectures, examples, and facilities you provided on the weekend were absolutely mind blowing! You efforts were extremely appreciated! From a kid who played for 20 years and is now beginning to coach, I was inspired to become a student of the game!"

"You said today that the players really do care and want to do well and my first reaction was that a lot of mine don't.  They're there as an after though (not all but some) and are excited about getting out of the house and being in college and soccer isn't a priority.  Then I thought, well, maybe it has something to do with me and if I make it more challenging and interesting then they may care more.  Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for your insight.  The whole experience was great."

"You have the expertise and experience in how to develop and train a coach, with the vision of having those coaches providing greater value and long term benefit to the player and the sport."

"... you understand the intangibles of how to develop a soccer player into maximizing their potential on the field as well as off the field.  It is not just soccer success but life success."

"You are passionately striving to improve the qualities of American soccer through education and coaching as well as nurturing the future growth and potential of the sport for the player, coach and parent participants."

"You clearly love the game and want to host a great event.  In all three of our experiences at UPS, things were clearly done right.  You are first class.  Thank you for always taking the time to visit.  I learn a great deal from you.  There simply are not many Randy Hanson's out there." 

"I just wanted to thank you again for all your help and advice last week. There are moments in your life that shape your future and talking with you gave me renewed motivation to coach and to look at coaching in a different way, so thanks again!"

OUTSIDE OBSERVERS:

"You can't build success without inspiration and your outlook on life, on people, on education is inspiring."

"The team is a reflection of a coach - and your professionalism, enthusiasm, and strive for excellence is clear throughout the program and the players you coach."

"Thanks for this word of congratulations. We are very proud of our outstanding people, excellent scholars and brilliant athletes. They represented Puget Sound with distinction, and Randy Hanson is a true gem."