Student Testimonials
“I had a lot of fun in your class last week. It was an incredible learning experience and I met a lot of great people. The knowledge is extremely valuable for my progression in coaching. Thank you for everything you have done for me! You are an incredible influence and a great friend! Thanks again for yet again, another great class.
~Ryan Hanson, July 19, 2009
Athletic Director Institute Class Summer Intensive
“Just wanted to say thank you for all of your help. I really enjoyed all of the speakers, they were all very helpful to me and our sports program. Hope to work with you again."
Thanks again,
~Chris Molloy, July 18, 2009
Athletic Director Institute Class Summer Intensive
“What a great week! It was a terrific class. I learned a great deal and became more enthused to begin a great career in education. Thank you for everything! It was a pleasure meeting you and taking part of such an awesome class that you put together.”
Thanks again,
~Chase Rasmussen, July 17, 2009
Athletic Director Institute Class Summer Intensive
“I just wanted to thank you for the amazing class this week. I truly enjoyed learning from you and interacting with the other
students. Education is such an important field in life and coming back and working on my Masters has been very rewarding for me. After your class, it only validated why I came back.
Your enthusiasm, knowledge, passion, humor, caring, and desire to help us all really had an impact on me. I don't think anyone could have done a better job in teaching this class other than you. God put me here on earth "to be there for others". My faith is strong and now my mission and purpose in life is even stronger. You have reinforced my understanding that building character, inspiring others, making the right ethical decision, setting goals, and abiding by your ideals and values are the keys to life.
The Powerpoint presentations by everyone blew me away. It was only a week-long class but I wish I had this class and those fellow
classmates for another 10 weeks.
Have a great weekend and please give my best and thanks to Dian as well! Having us over for dinner shows the love and kindness
that radiates from both of your hearts. Continue to do what the two of you are doing....living life to the fullest and making a positive difference in the lives of others.”
God Bless!
~Dick Dornan, July 18, 2009
Ethics and Sport Class Summer Intensive
“This masters experience has been wonderful and I am very happy and proud to have gone the direction I did. I am very hopeful that I will be able to make it down to walk next spring, but if not, maybe I could get some other folks to drive down for a class, just for fun. When the doctorate degree in coaching and athletic administration is coming on-line, sign me up.”
Thanks,
~Brett Lucas, July 6, 2009
Facility Planning and Event Management Class Summer Intensive
“I just wanted to say thank you again for the great week at CUI. Your class was very worthwhile and will be beneficial to me in the future. I really appreciate how you took the time to get to know our group from Washington. You don't always get that kind of interaction and it was very neat for us. Take care and enjoy your summer.”
~Pat
Ferguson, June 27, 2009
Facility Planning and Event Management Class Summer Intensive
“I just wanted
to say thanks for offering this class even though enrollment was below the
expected number. Mike Zimmerman did such
a fantastic job with the class. We were
able to tour so many great facilities and witness firsthand the practical
application of all the content from the curriculum. He also brought in a guest
speaker who was able to answer so many questions for us and, he saved the best
for last and we ended today with the amazing Rose Bowl. What a treat! My coursework is now complete and I am very pleased
with what the program has taught me. Both the instructors on-line(you included)and Mike
have been excellent and I will highly recommend the Concordia program to
everyone I know who might be interested.Two of the teachers I work with have already expressed
an interest and I will follow up with them in August and answer any questions
they may have for me, as well as giving them your e-mail. Have a great summer.”
Thanks
again,
~Julie Hoppe, June 26, 2009
Facility Planning and Event Management Class PG Summer Intensive
“Thank you for a rewarding
experience. I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication."
Blessings,
~Trish Wright, May 13, 2009
Legal Aspects of Sport Class Spring Online
“I know I have to fill out an evaluation later today but I
wanted to say thank you! Yes, your class kept me very busy, but it was
worth every second. I truly enjoyed your class and it has helped me write
down my thoughts, feelings, and values. Also, I was able to incorporate
some positive changes along the way.”
Best Wishes,
~Victoria Rios, May 11, 2009
Ethics and Sport Class
Online Spring
“I don't want to take much of your time, but I wanted to let you know about the
Master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration program at Concordia University.
If you have been putting off working on your Master's degree for whatever
reason, you should seriously consider getting started at Concordia. I just
finished my first class (8 more to go!) and it was the only class that I have
ever taken that has helped me improve as a coach. The classes are taught by
instructors in our field (my instructor was Baldwin Park AD Mike Zimmerman) in
a collaborative atmosphere. We share our knowledge and research and learn for
each other. Earning my Master's is something I've always known that I have to
do to move up on the pay scale and possibly become a college coach, but at
Concordia it is actually something I am looking forward to.
I'm also writing you for selfish reasons. I was the only volleyball coach in my
class and it would be great to have other coaches in the same field to bounce
ideas off of and learn from.
You can take classes in a classroom setting or online. If you are interested
you can check out the school's website at www.cui.edu.
Hope all is well with everyone and I hope to see you soon.”
Sincerely,
~John
McGaha, May 5, 2009
“The MA in coaching and athletic administration at Concordia
has been an integral part of my growth and development as a college basketball
coach. I am a more confident leader and communicator because of the top-notch
instruction and interaction with other professionals enrolled in the program.
Whether it’s youth, high school or college level, the master’s program at
Concordia will prepare you to be your very best.
Rhett Soliday, Spring 2005
Men’s Basketball-Assistant Coach
UC Irvine Athletics
Irvine, California
MCAA Graduate
“After coaching high school athletics for 20 years I feel I
am still gaining practical knowledge from the courses and the group discussions
with other coaches in my field. Most importantly, I am able to immediately
apply what I am learning to my current team. Specifically, the courses on
ethics and psychology of sport have influenced my coaching style and approach
this season, and I feel have had a positive impact on my team’s performance.”
Mary Mulligan, Spring 2006
Girls Head Basketball Coach
San Clemente
High School
San Clemente,
California
“The program has expanded my knowledge of athletic
leadership and coaching, even though I came into the program with over 30 years
of experience as a coach and athletic director. The program develops student’s
cognitive, effective, and psychomotor abilities in a Christian setting that
empowers the students for a life of learning and service.”
Rick Curtis, Spring 2008
Head Football Coach
Northwood
High School
Irvine, California
MCAA Graduate
The AD institute was PHENOMENAL. It was the MOST
practical course I have ever taken at any level. This course was the
exact reason that I signed up for the MA in Athletic Administration
course. Not for philosophy and rhetoric, but for the screws and nails
that build the house of Athletic Administration!!!
I think that the format with the 14 different speakers was just
the best thing that could have been done. Actually, sitting in my office today
– I miss not being there learning more from the A.D.s.
Chris Fore
Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
Capistrano Christian
“I wanted to let you
know how amazing the class that Rob Wigod just conducted was. I feel the
content of the class will benefit southern section athletics because we are
more knowledgeable and will be better prepared in the work place. Again,
the class is priceless.”
Lori Larsen
"This class has opened my eyes to many things over the past
few weeks, but what has hit home the most is reading the book Season of
Life. The day I read this book, I could
not put it down and fell asleep with the book on my chest. By mid morning the next day I had finished
the book. That night at dinner I enthusiastically began to tell the story to my
husband, the defensive coordinator of our high school football team. He began
reading it the next day. We began having conversations at dinner that week
about the book and how it was so profound that we should be teaching our
athlete about life, not just about sport."
Coleen Davenport
MCAA 530 Ethics
"I have found so much of the information that I have garnered in this class to be useful and practically applicable to my job as a coach. I really am pleasantly surprised at the level and amount of useful, valuable information that I’m accumulating from this Master’s Program.
"I am truly amazed at so many of the discoveries that I have made as a result of the few classes I have taken through Concordia University. I am overwhelmed at the practical and useful information that has been provided in just this short amount of time. I had no idea what God had planned when I enrolled in this program. As usual, He never disappoints!"
Becky Gagnon
