Lauren Gregg “I have known Tracy for over ten years as a world class athlete and as one of the top female goalkeeper coaches in the country. She was always fit-- and not just fit enough to be a goalkeeper; she went after it with all she had-- to be her best. She developed the technical and tactical aspects of her game along side her incredible fitness, earning a coveted spot on the US Women's National Team that won the 1999 World Cup.” Here's what her students think...
“This camp creates the perfect environment for high level, dedicated goalkeepers to train and work on every aspect of their game with great knowledge from the coaches and a very open environment that develops into a family as the week progresses. You are able to ask anything and will definitely leave a better keeper knowing what you have to focus on the most to improve.” “Last year I didn’t really want to attend this camp because I thought it was too much money and time for me to waste. Once I arrived I immediately learned that I was COMPLETELY wrong! I have now attended two years and have had an amazing time working hard and pushing myself to do better the whole week. The large staff to a few students is tremendous. We receive a lot of individual help and the video is such an effective learning tool. I am definitely coming back next year to prepare myself for college!” “This week at Dynasty has truly been the most productive week of my sporting life. Traveling from Ireland and being plunked in a camp of American teenagers seem a little daunting at first, but now my perspective of Americans has totally changed. Also, the way I see the game and view my own abilities has changed for the better. I entered Dynasty a clueless teen, but now I leave taking away many valuable skills and great memories.” “Dynasty Goalkeeping is the most effective camp I have ever attended. Seriously! It is the highlight of my summer. Tracy is very knowledgeable and so sincere in her efforts to help us improve. She makes every training session fun and intense.” “Thank you so much for your evaluation! I love how you always put so much time into it. It really does help me improve and inspire me to keep doing what I do.” "Tracy helps build your confidence in a way that follows you months after leaving camp. There is so much that can be taken from the sessions and lectures. It is so much fun!” “It’s a great feeling at the end of the day to know that there’s a group of girls there to support you and help you get through the next challenge. Dynasty is an experience I will never forget.” “This week was hardcore. I am very sore and tired, but I loved every second of it! I learned more about goalkeeping in 5 days than I have in my whole life!” “At Dynasty I learned not only how to be a better soccer player, but how to be a better person overall.” “The limited number of students at Dynasty allows for really specific coaching and for students to focus on correcting bad habits. It also enables you to form good relationships with all the staff coaches for a fun week!” “The most effective features at Dynasty are the video, the Student Manual, and how awesome all of the coaches are. The video really helped me identify my weaknesses, I referred to the workout section of the Student Manual a lot throughout the year and it was a huge help in improving all of my physical dimensions this past year (especially my vertical jump!), and I would feel comfortable asking any of the staff coaches for help.” “Three years ago I came to Dynasty Goalkeeping unprepared, barely able to catch, and not really knowing who I was. Tracy helps you with all aspects of the game and other parts of your life. She inspired and motivated me with her positive, truthful, and encouraging coaching mentality. Tracy is my coach, mentor, and friend. She has helped me realize why I play soccer – because of my love for the game. Once you enroll in Dynasty you become part of a family. Tracy will continue to work with you to help you accomplish your goals as long as you are willing to put the same level of commitment into yourself” “I am just dropping an email to express my appreciation for your camp and the counselors! I learned so, so, so much during that week as well as made some really fantastic friends that I still keep in touch with! I have even brought the experiences and lessons to my games! I really can not convey just how much this camp has done for me! I learned a ton of very valuable information on the tactical game of soccer, picked up A LOT of techniques that I have never learned, and touched up certain skills that I had not properly learned. Like before I went to your camp, I was never the big extension diver to tip the ball over the crossbar. I was just never taught any of those techniques! So at camp, we worked on them so much that it somewhat just became built into my mind! (Even though I really didn’t believe that I, Lauren Smedley, could actually perform one of those 'COOL professional tip over dives'). Well, on the last day of regional camp, while 3 regional coaches were watching I might add, I DID IT!!!!!!!! Like, I didn’t even think, I JUST DID IT! Like I do it every morning before breakfast!! And to top it all off it was the RIGHT technique! I landed on the ground and was like, in total shock. As I was walking back to the dorm after the game, I replayed the save in my head: sight, foot work, take off, right arm, right hand positioning, right finger movement, AND VOILA! Needless to say, I was thanking you ALLLLL the way back to the dorm. It was just, FREAKEN’ amazing... THANKKK YOUUU” – Summer 2008 “I was really, really, really excited to get an email from you! I actually have been thinking of you a lot - especially with the whole college bit. You helped me SO SO SO MUCH! Not only soccer, but mentally and physically as well. So many things I learned from camp and my camp manual help me out in my game so so so much. I just wanted to let you know you've done wonders for me in my head on the game of soccer and it’s really awesome to see so much of it play out. I have to admit at camp at times I would think, "Wow, that’s so awkward, why do I have to do it that way?" or "Hmmm…I've never heard of that before, but maybe it will make sense later.", and its just awesome to see it all fall into place. I still have a lot of room for improvement and am always up for learning more, but it’s just really cool to see everything begin to work out. J Thank you for EVERYTHING!!!” – Fall 2009 “This camp felt very personalized. I always felt like I was being focused on. It was far better than Regional Camp. Everyone seemed to be on the same page. This has been by far one of my best experiences. I’ve learned so much in these couple of days – it’s remarkable!&rdquo “At Dynasty Goalkeeping, we are trained by the best keepers in the nation. But not only are we train by them, we get to build relationships with them. Two weeks after the camp, my club team traveled to play in the Regional 3 tournament. One of my coaches from Dynasty, Anna Rodenbough, was playing in the Region Tournament as well. It was a lot of fun to watch her play. I enjoyed speaking with her after her game. We talked about how the tournament was going for each of us and about some of the shots that she saved against the Dallas Texans. Dynasty Goalkeeping not only trains goalkeepers but it gives them connections for the future.” Here's what the parents have seen… “I just wanted to tell you that Kaylyn could not stop talking about what a great time she had at camp this week. She talked the entire ride home and all through lunch (which is a big deal for her at this age). She is already talking about how she can save the money to go to camp next year. She loved meeting all the girls from other places and loved sharing & hearing stories with girls who have so much in common with each other. I don’t think we (her family) understand what a rare breed the female goalkeepers are. It seems like the girls formed a great bond with each other. I have never seen her so excited and happy after a camp experience. She is sore and tired but it’s a good kind of “achy ness” and exhaustion. Under your orders…she is relaxing at the pool this afternoon! Dave and I want to thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for Kaylyn. We have said many times that she is very lucky to have you as a role model, coach, and mentor. She is learning so much more than goalkeeping skills…she is learning life lessons that will stay with her and guide her through the good times and the tough times that inevitably will be a part of her future. For all you did this week and for so much more…we thank you! Please thank you great staff as well. Kaylyn had nothing but wonderful things to say about them too” “Thanks for all your time and effort running such a fabulous camp. Kelsey has a great time and always learns so much. She really liked the “College Week”. It definitely pushed her! Thanks again for everything you have done for her over the past 3 years!” “Just a short note to thank you so much for all the guidance you gave Georgina. She benefited so much from her week there, both in her knowledge of the game but also in her confidence, and she has put it all into practice. It was good for her to meet the girls, all of whom she said were lovely. She is hoping to return next year and to bring the rain with her again.” “Thank you so much for putting together the Dynasty Winter Camp! It was nothing short of amazing. I have never heard of anything quite like it in our area. I hope that this is the beginning of a very long association. I can tell you that Kenzie has a whole new motivation for being a keeper after the weekend and can see that dreams really do come true.” “I wanted to drop you an email to let you know that I loved the DVD that you provided. It was a pleasure watching my daughter not only having fun but learning so much. You pinpointed aspects of her game that she has been dying to improve. I always say that she wants more data, input, and knowledge. You gave her all of that and also peace of mind to allow herself to work on those parts of her game. Dayton is a lot like her father in that she wants to be perfect every time and allows frustration to cloud her ability. When you said "and relax" at the end of each session it gave her a moment to catch her breath and allowed her to re-focus. Dayton went up there very excited about working out with you and returned more excited about putting what she learned to use. Your teaching techniques are very specific and explained precisely. Your honesty in coaching also goes a long way. You tell Dayton exactly what she should be doing for her age and what the next step is. That helps put the process in a frame that Dayton can tackle and work on. I like your way of working on skills and breaking down each part of the game for the total package.” “On behalf of Elizabeth (Bitsy) and her Mom and Dad, we want to thank you for a terrific experience at Dynasty!! Bitsy made some great friends and felt that the training and experience was top notch!! She is at the Naval Academy this week playing soccer and is putting to good use her Dynasty Training. Most of all, we want to thank you for the excellent medical attention Bitsy received from your athletic trainer, Meghan. A parent’s worst nightmare is having their child sustain an injury and not being able to be there to help them through it. Meghan was on top of the situation from the beginning, including urging us not to wait until she returned home for medical consultation. As it turned out, she did just have a jammed finger, but having the reassurance from Meghan and the hospital in Raleigh was a big help. We apologize for the VERY late night for Meghan. Please congratulate your staff and thank Meghan for their personal attention, not only in the coaching but in the support of Elizabeth. We very much appreciate it!!” “Thank you for sending Adelaide the personal note and pictures from the camp. Dynasty Goalkeeping Academy is the finest goalkeeper program in the country. There is nothing that compares. I suspect the Soccer Plus ANTC program was supposed to be like it at its inception, but what you have built today is without comparison. It is really first class, and you really helped A. More than just running a goalkeeper camp (many do that), you really care about what you do, and you take great pains to do it well. All the thought and effort shows in the camp, but it also shows in the little things, like your note to Adelaide.” “I just want to tell you what a great and important week Allie had at camp. Her confidence is elevated, and her understanding of what her strengths and weaknesses are clearer. She is on a path that may lead to a much stronger and more complete player. I want to personally thank you for making a real impact in Allies life. She recently did a Bio for Nationals, and listed you as her favorite player! We'll be back!” “Tracy, thanks for the short time Churchill got to spend with you and your cohorts. Churchill absolutely loved it and you guys have lit a fire under her. All of her feedback was positive. What a great concept to keep going with the small group. Don’t let it grow too BIG! What she came out of camp with is nothing that my other four children were able to experience. She is already looking forward to next year.” “Olivia appears to have truly benefited from your training. She is playing extremely well, her form and decisions are solid, and she just had an exceptional game last night making a number of critical saves. You have even impacted her eating habits, at least, initially. Looking forward to seeing how much will take hold in the coming months. Olivia will definitely be coming back again next year. If possible, she may come for two sessions.” “Jessica had such a wonderful and educational experience at your camp. She is already applying what she learned in her KUFC Cosmos team practices and her WPSL Chicago Breeze practices and games. She's told me so much about her experience and its obvious to me that your camp was well run, very educational and all around first class. She's already talking about possibly attending next year.” Here's what youth coaches are saying...
"Your impact on Sam was incredible and is long lasting. From that exact point on she has been a different player and a different person. She plays with tremendous confidence and poise. She walks and carries herself with great pride. Every time she gets possession of the ball I smile because of the incredible poise she shows. On behalf of the Norwin Lady Knight players and coaches, and especially on behalf of Sam, I thank you for your time and you inspiration. You have made a huge impact on a very deserving and tremendous young lady. Thank you." |
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