Testimonials
"He felt really welcomed by the kids this weekend and was impressed by the level of play and how you guys run things. We plan to move forward with paperwork and join the team."
"We have heard a lot about your program but it’s nothing like seeing it in person and talking to the Founder himself. Thank you for connecting. He had a great session today and I think he got better with today’s coaching by Bryce."
"I wanted to share with you how much I enjoyed seeing how engaged you were with the boys from warm ups to the end of the game. I love the continuous coaching and the importance of attentiveness for the players throughout the game."
"Coach Kennedy is amazing. Ryan is having a really good experience with his Hawks team, and John has been a fantastic coach and role model. It’s been a great season and AZ was an absolute blast."
"Mark, I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your active involvement in our boys' games on Sunday. I'm sure, having two Hawks teams in the finals was undoubtedly a proud moment for you yet again. Your coaching had a significant impact, contributing to a noticeable improvement in their overall performance. I particularly appreciated your ability to seize teaching opportunities on the field."
"Thank you for providing such an amazing baseball program for the kids."
"Mark, you created a great organization. We couldn’t be more pleased with the team, coaches, training, etc. I continue to spread the word and recruit as many good players and families into the fold."
"Both my boys have loved being part of the program this past year! Looking forward to more to come. "
"The program is great. I noticed the difference from the first day/week he attended practice. He was surprised to know the coaches learned and addressed him by his name on the first week and the group as a whole made him feel part of the team."
"Very impressed by your program. Nothing but positive feedback here. And you just keep improving your website!"
"We really appreciate your feedback and coaching. Our son is really enjoying himself and absolutely learning a ton (and not just about baseball - but about how to keep composure when mistakes are made!) You have a great program and awesome coaches! Thank you!!"
"We can’t thank you all enough for helping our son grow in a sport that he loves so much. As a parent that’s all you can ask for. It’s been so much fun watching him play & develop the friendships as well."
"I heard such good things about the great boys and great coaching in the Hawks program. I’ve been a fan of the program for a while (the IG pages for some of the squads are awesome) and we’ve heard terrific things from others in the travel ball world."
"It is fun to see our son's improvement. This is a great fit for him and we are excited to be a part of the program!"
"Mark the facilities you are providing to these kids are second to none and Greg your temperament and coaching style is exactly what our son needs to grow in this game."
"We’ve got you Coach! Thanks for all you do…we appreciate it. My boys love baseball, in large part due to your hard work. You’re making an impact."
"The growth in [our player] since last year when he started playing Hawks has been awesome!"
"It was so nice to meet you and be introduced to your program and coaching philosophy on Saturday. You can tell there is a lot of heart and thought that goes into the Hawks program and our son is honored to accept the invitation into the program. We are excited to see how he grows as a player and young man."
"This program continues to impress me! You provide so much!"
"Just some feedback - he loves playing with the Hawks and you run a great program!"
"[Our player] is really enjoying the team. He had that walk off HR today and has been jacked up all day. Great experience this far! Thank you for all of the support."
"I want to give a huge compliment your program. I’m seeing considerable improvement in all phases of [our player's] game (batting, throwing/pitching and defense). He’s gaining confidence and doing great on his AA team."
"I have to say, [our player] has truly enjoyed playing with the Hawks. All the kids have been awesome as well as the parents and coaches. I love that he is getting to experience different coaching styles."
"I just wanted to reach out and thank you for running such an amazing program. Our son loves playing for the Hawks. We always have a great experience doing tournaments with the Hawks. I love that we can send people to your program and they will be in good hands. Thank you for everything you do!"
"I love that you are always hustling to get the boys more reps. I hope the other parents appreciate that as well."
"I was watching practice today and was thinking to myself what a great set of kids, coaches and parents. The kids were all energized, having fun and putting forth the effort. The coaches were giving one on one tips, encouraging and having the kids perform thoughtful drills. The parents were giving positive feedback and the bench coach is perfect."
"[Getting great ideas from your coaches] I appreciate that Mark, and I appreciate the program you have developed and Hawk’s culture that you are growing. To take in new ideas and even consider them is just another testament to why the Hawk’s Program and Culture is growing as rapidly as it is."
"Our player went into the clinic not completely confident about what he was about to do. Aaron was friendly, knew exactly how to bring him into the session and speak to him at a level that kids his age understood. Aaron also took the time to talk to me about how we can work on adjustments at home and I was impressed with his energy and professionalism."
"Congrats on building a great organization full of amazing coaches and families."
"I just wanted to give you a shout-out for how you've been handling 14u. You've been organized, in communication regularly, and giving plenty of notice to allow us to make schedule adjustments as needed. I like how you've been using TeamSnap reactions to collect information. I also love that there has been more game flexibility."
"He had a great time yesterday, he came home all jazzed about baseball and the new way he should be throwing/pitching (some advice that came home from you). He loves baseball, and he is listening to you which is where we want to be. Juggling SURF soccer with the Hawks is going to get interesting, I don't want to burn him out of baseball - he is already over soccer and we still have 7 months to go....so the way you're coaching and making this fun for him is awesome!"
"I just wanted to share that with everything that happened last fall, we have learned a lot. We want you to know, you really have a great program", the Hawks is an amazing program! We are beyond grateful that our player is still a part of it. Thank you for everything!"
"[My player] is all in on becoming a Hawk. It came down to the personalized instruction that you gave him during the tryout that made him feel comfortable, confident, and improve his skills even though it was just a tryout. The maturity of his answer shows me he is invested and excites me to see that growth in him."
"Thank you for your updates and great communication. Our boys have had such a wonderful season developing with the Hawks organization and have really enjoyed the new friendships they’ve created with their team and coaches as well. Thanks for everything you do at keeping this organization running, expanding and finding ways to help our athletes to succeed. Really appreciate it and looking forward to the new season ahead."
"His development in the last year has been amazing thanks to the Hawks process. Thanks to you and all the coaches for helping him compete."
"Both Jordan and John have been doing a great job with the boys the last few months, and this previous tournament showed every bit of it. I legitimately notice each kid competing and eager to perform. I’m impressed by the detail both coaches are implanting in practice. It’s exactly what this age group has needed all along! My son is asking for me to help him become a better ball player and it’s music to my ears! I believe both Jordan and John have a lot to do with the drive my son has recently displayed."
"Hi Everyone, what a great day of ball these boys played! It has been really cool to see this team come together and get better these last few months. Thank you all for being so friendly and welcoming to us and a special thanks to all your boys for making us feel part of the team from day 1. He has really had a fun season with all of them. Thank you to all the coaches for making the season fun. You have made a huge impact for our son's self confidence and continued love for the game."
"This has been the most fantastic experience he has ever had in baseball. I have watched every practice and although I don't know that much about baseball techniques and training, I am beyond impressed. He is so stoked he wants to play in every game and hasn't missed a practice. His pitching has improved dramatically. Thanks so much for finding and supporting these coaches."
"I like how you handle all of this, Coach. I love watching you with the kids and feel as though you and your program have been great for our player — in terms of sports and emotional/social development. Kudos. And thank you."
"I promoted the Hawks within our little league during it's spring 2021 season. Now at least 7 - 8 players have joined Hawks. We are all very grateful and every parent is impressed how well organized Hawks is."
"By the way, I meant to tell you that my parents came to the boy’s games this weekend and my dad was a school teacher for 35 years at Madison and a basketball and golf coach as well as Athletic Director at one point. Anyway, he said nothing but great things about you and all the coaches. He told my boys they need to listen because you guys know what you’re doing. I just wanted to share --- from one GREAT coach to another."
"We’re excited for the season to be ramping up! Another dad and I were chatting on the sideline on Monday about how well run the clinics have been — a testament to how well you lead the Hawks."
"Coach Mark - Thank you for a great lesson yesterday! Our son really enjoyed his time with you. He told us that he really likes you, and today he called you "the good coach". :)"
"It's been really fun for my wife and I to see how much he has learned already from you, coach Aaron, and the rest of your coaching staff. He's having a blast so far, and it's only the beginning!"
"Both my husband and I thought our son would learn a lot from your style of coaching and we really liked the quality of the workout today. We left the decision entirely up to our son and he without hesitation said he wanted to play on the Hawks."
"We watched the intro video yesterday…..It was encouraging to hear about the two way feedback process you have in place with the program. This is not something we’ve had in the past but know this will be really helpful for all. My son (and I) were also surprised to hear you are a Nuclear Engineer….I am degreed mechanical and registered civil and work in the water/wastewater space. My son hopes to be an engineer one day too and it was cool for him to see that you can do both…baseball and engineering."
"It was really great for us to meet you in person yesterday. We walked away extremely impressed with both you and Coach Aaron. I, for one, was thrilled to see how excited our player was in talking about the session and how Coach Aaron was showing him "all sorts of new tricks" (his words). :) We have just filled out the Google form with all of his information, as he is over the moon about the opportunity to play for your club! He is excited to see you soon."
"I remember when we started with our 15year old in travel ball, it was quite intimidating , and I thought he wasn't good enough to play next level. When we started with a club in Los Angeles, that club was more about the numbers and not about the kids. They wanted to do tournaments every other weekend, and just put kids up against teams that were elite. We stayed with them for 2 years and then when we moved to San Diego, we joined another club in Carlsbad, and found the same intent as previous club. Our son was improving and having fun, but the growth was slow --- we tried 3 other clubs before we found the San Diego Hawks. At the previous rate of development, our son would not have a shot on any High School team in San Diego, as I quickly realized how competitive it is to get on any HS Baseball team here. From day one, we noticed the difference, lots of training, instructions and bad habit breaking/good habit making. Last year our son aged out of LL, but he continued with the Hawks through the fall/winter and he made his 2021 Spring Freshman Baseball team in a very competitive high school program! Just wanted to give you a personal testimony on the program and results."
"[From a previous Hawks coach] Mark, just wanted to say thank you again for the reference check. I ended up getting an offer and I've already accepted it."
"[Billy] doubled up the third baseline today in his first official HS at-bat. I don’t know if he’ll play a ton this season but he’ll get his chances now & then.
Just wanted to say thanks for all your efforts with him to get him in position to even play HS baseball. Really appreciate it."
"I really like the club. As you know we have been through several clubs here in SD and in LA, and the Hawks provide, by far, the most developmental and most technical instructions we've had."
"We wanted to communicate to you the both of you about what strides Billy has made in the Hawks program this year and to say Thank you for all of your energy that you have put into developing him."
"Just a comment: I really appreciate the amount of thought and work you’ve put into your plan of Hawks baseball while kids play in their respective little leagues. This family is still very much excited about you and the Hawks baseball program."
"You are definitely much further along than most clubs so it was refreshing to hear your own plans to innovate." (Business Partner)
"Mark, Thank you for your tremendous letters of recommendation for the boys. Your wonderful support and help are very much appreciated. Thank you so much for your time and consideration."
"Mark. You run a great program. I'm happy my son gets to be a part of it."
"Our player came home loving Friday night's practice! It was awesome to see him so happy about it. Thanks for all that you are doing! We do appreciate it!"
"My son told me that Hawks is the best and most enjoyable program than the other two he was in."
"Thank you Coach Mark for always thinking about safety and the health of our boys."
"Mark you are running a great program! Keep up the good work we are proud to be a part of it."
"Johnny shared that he really enjoyed practice and loved being out with his teammates again. It’s great to have them out there and thank you for being so organized and able to launch the new season so quickly."
"Thanks for being on top of so many details during this crazy time.I have been impressed with your organization during this time of return to play." (COVID-19)
"We really appreciate your organization and everything you are doing through this difficult time." (During COVID-19)
"Regarding Blast, I really like it so far. We need to get back out there for another session to see if we can work on a few of the suggested drills and make some improvements. I really like how you not only receive immediate feedback, but you also are provided the tools on how to improve where needed. Very cool. I can see this as something the coaches will be able to use for, call it “precision coaching”. A coach can review results and have the ability to have an area of focus for each player heading into a practice. Pretty powerful stuff."
"I know we haven’t made all the zoom meetings (Virtual Baseball Clinics), I just wanted to thank you for doing so much for the kids right now, I think it’s awesome." (During COVID-19)
"He felt really welcomed by the kids this weekend and was impressed by the level of play and how you guys run things. We plan to move forward with paperwork and join the team."
"We have heard a lot about your program but it’s nothing like seeing it in person and talking to the Founder himself. Thank you for connecting. He had a great session today and I think he got better with today’s coaching by Bryce."
"I wanted to share with you how much I enjoyed seeing how engaged you were with the boys from warm ups to the end of the game. I love the continuous coaching and the importance of attentiveness for the players throughout the game."
"Coach Kennedy is amazing. Ryan is having a really good experience with his Hawks team, and John has been a fantastic coach and role model. It’s been a great season and AZ was an absolute blast."
"Mark, I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your active involvement in our boys' games on Sunday. I'm sure, having two Hawks teams in the finals was undoubtedly a proud moment for you yet again. Your coaching had a significant impact, contributing to a noticeable improvement in their overall performance. I particularly appreciated your ability to seize teaching opportunities on the field."
"Thank you for providing such an amazing baseball program for the kids."
"Mark, you created a great organization. We couldn’t be more pleased with the team, coaches, training, etc. I continue to spread the word and recruit as many good players and families into the fold."
"Both my boys have loved being part of the program this past year! Looking forward to more to come. "
"The program is great. I noticed the difference from the first day/week he attended practice. He was surprised to know the coaches learned and addressed him by his name on the first week and the group as a whole made him feel part of the team."
"Very impressed by your program. Nothing but positive feedback here. And you just keep improving your website!"
"We really appreciate your feedback and coaching. Our son is really enjoying himself and absolutely learning a ton (and not just about baseball - but about how to keep composure when mistakes are made!) You have a great program and awesome coaches! Thank you!!"
"We can’t thank you all enough for helping our son grow in a sport that he loves so much. As a parent that’s all you can ask for. It’s been so much fun watching him play & develop the friendships as well."
"I heard such good things about the great boys and great coaching in the Hawks program. I’ve been a fan of the program for a while (the IG pages for some of the squads are awesome) and we’ve heard terrific things from others in the travel ball world."
"It is fun to see our son's improvement. This is a great fit for him and we are excited to be a part of the program!"
"Mark the facilities you are providing to these kids are second to none and Greg your temperament and coaching style is exactly what our son needs to grow in this game."
"We’ve got you Coach! Thanks for all you do…we appreciate it. My boys love baseball, in large part due to your hard work. You’re making an impact."
"The growth in [our player] since last year when he started playing Hawks has been awesome!"
"It was so nice to meet you and be introduced to your program and coaching philosophy on Saturday. You can tell there is a lot of heart and thought that goes into the Hawks program and our son is honored to accept the invitation into the program. We are excited to see how he grows as a player and young man."
"This program continues to impress me! You provide so much!"
"Just some feedback - he loves playing with the Hawks and you run a great program!"
"[Our player] is really enjoying the team. He had that walk off HR today and has been jacked up all day. Great experience this far! Thank you for all of the support."
"I want to give a huge compliment your program. I’m seeing considerable improvement in all phases of [our player's] game (batting, throwing/pitching and defense). He’s gaining confidence and doing great on his AA team."
"I have to say, [our player] has truly enjoyed playing with the Hawks. All the kids have been awesome as well as the parents and coaches. I love that he is getting to experience different coaching styles."
"I just wanted to reach out and thank you for running such an amazing program. Our son loves playing for the Hawks. We always have a great experience doing tournaments with the Hawks. I love that we can send people to your program and they will be in good hands. Thank you for everything you do!"
"I love that you are always hustling to get the boys more reps. I hope the other parents appreciate that as well."
"I was watching practice today and was thinking to myself what a great set of kids, coaches and parents. The kids were all energized, having fun and putting forth the effort. The coaches were giving one on one tips, encouraging and having the kids perform thoughtful drills. The parents were giving positive feedback and the bench coach is perfect."
"[Getting great ideas from your coaches] I appreciate that Mark, and I appreciate the program you have developed and Hawk’s culture that you are growing. To take in new ideas and even consider them is just another testament to why the Hawk’s Program and Culture is growing as rapidly as it is."
"Our player went into the clinic not completely confident about what he was about to do. Aaron was friendly, knew exactly how to bring him into the session and speak to him at a level that kids his age understood. Aaron also took the time to talk to me about how we can work on adjustments at home and I was impressed with his energy and professionalism."
"Congrats on building a great organization full of amazing coaches and families."
"I just wanted to give you a shout-out for how you've been handling 14u. You've been organized, in communication regularly, and giving plenty of notice to allow us to make schedule adjustments as needed. I like how you've been using TeamSnap reactions to collect information. I also love that there has been more game flexibility."
"He had a great time yesterday, he came home all jazzed about baseball and the new way he should be throwing/pitching (some advice that came home from you). He loves baseball, and he is listening to you which is where we want to be. Juggling SURF soccer with the Hawks is going to get interesting, I don't want to burn him out of baseball - he is already over soccer and we still have 7 months to go....so the way you're coaching and making this fun for him is awesome!"
"I just wanted to share that with everything that happened last fall, we have learned a lot. We want you to know, you really have a great program", the Hawks is an amazing program! We are beyond grateful that our player is still a part of it. Thank you for everything!"
"[My player] is all in on becoming a Hawk. It came down to the personalized instruction that you gave him during the tryout that made him feel comfortable, confident, and improve his skills even though it was just a tryout. The maturity of his answer shows me he is invested and excites me to see that growth in him."
"Thank you for your updates and great communication. Our boys have had such a wonderful season developing with the Hawks organization and have really enjoyed the new friendships they’ve created with their team and coaches as well. Thanks for everything you do at keeping this organization running, expanding and finding ways to help our athletes to succeed. Really appreciate it and looking forward to the new season ahead."
"His development in the last year has been amazing thanks to the Hawks process. Thanks to you and all the coaches for helping him compete."
"Both Jordan and John have been doing a great job with the boys the last few months, and this previous tournament showed every bit of it. I legitimately notice each kid competing and eager to perform. I’m impressed by the detail both coaches are implanting in practice. It’s exactly what this age group has needed all along! My son is asking for me to help him become a better ball player and it’s music to my ears! I believe both Jordan and John have a lot to do with the drive my son has recently displayed."
"Hi Everyone, what a great day of ball these boys played! It has been really cool to see this team come together and get better these last few months. Thank you all for being so friendly and welcoming to us and a special thanks to all your boys for making us feel part of the team from day 1. He has really had a fun season with all of them. Thank you to all the coaches for making the season fun. You have made a huge impact for our son's self confidence and continued love for the game."
"This has been the most fantastic experience he has ever had in baseball. I have watched every practice and although I don't know that much about baseball techniques and training, I am beyond impressed. He is so stoked he wants to play in every game and hasn't missed a practice. His pitching has improved dramatically. Thanks so much for finding and supporting these coaches."
"I like how you handle all of this, Coach. I love watching you with the kids and feel as though you and your program have been great for our player — in terms of sports and emotional/social development. Kudos. And thank you."
"I promoted the Hawks within our little league during it's spring 2021 season. Now at least 7 - 8 players have joined Hawks. We are all very grateful and every parent is impressed how well organized Hawks is."
"By the way, I meant to tell you that my parents came to the boy’s games this weekend and my dad was a school teacher for 35 years at Madison and a basketball and golf coach as well as Athletic Director at one point. Anyway, he said nothing but great things about you and all the coaches. He told my boys they need to listen because you guys know what you’re doing. I just wanted to share --- from one GREAT coach to another."
"We’re excited for the season to be ramping up! Another dad and I were chatting on the sideline on Monday about how well run the clinics have been — a testament to how well you lead the Hawks."
"Coach Mark - Thank you for a great lesson yesterday! Our son really enjoyed his time with you. He told us that he really likes you, and today he called you "the good coach". :)"
"It's been really fun for my wife and I to see how much he has learned already from you, coach Aaron, and the rest of your coaching staff. He's having a blast so far, and it's only the beginning!"
"Both my husband and I thought our son would learn a lot from your style of coaching and we really liked the quality of the workout today. We left the decision entirely up to our son and he without hesitation said he wanted to play on the Hawks."
"We watched the intro video yesterday…..It was encouraging to hear about the two way feedback process you have in place with the program. This is not something we’ve had in the past but know this will be really helpful for all. My son (and I) were also surprised to hear you are a Nuclear Engineer….I am degreed mechanical and registered civil and work in the water/wastewater space. My son hopes to be an engineer one day too and it was cool for him to see that you can do both…baseball and engineering."
"It was really great for us to meet you in person yesterday. We walked away extremely impressed with both you and Coach Aaron. I, for one, was thrilled to see how excited our player was in talking about the session and how Coach Aaron was showing him "all sorts of new tricks" (his words). :) We have just filled out the Google form with all of his information, as he is over the moon about the opportunity to play for your club! He is excited to see you soon."
"I remember when we started with our 15year old in travel ball, it was quite intimidating , and I thought he wasn't good enough to play next level. When we started with a club in Los Angeles, that club was more about the numbers and not about the kids. They wanted to do tournaments every other weekend, and just put kids up against teams that were elite. We stayed with them for 2 years and then when we moved to San Diego, we joined another club in Carlsbad, and found the same intent as previous club. Our son was improving and having fun, but the growth was slow --- we tried 3 other clubs before we found the San Diego Hawks. At the previous rate of development, our son would not have a shot on any High School team in San Diego, as I quickly realized how competitive it is to get on any HS Baseball team here. From day one, we noticed the difference, lots of training, instructions and bad habit breaking/good habit making. Last year our son aged out of LL, but he continued with the Hawks through the fall/winter and he made his 2021 Spring Freshman Baseball team in a very competitive high school program! Just wanted to give you a personal testimony on the program and results."
"[From a previous Hawks coach] Mark, just wanted to say thank you again for the reference check. I ended up getting an offer and I've already accepted it."
"[Billy] doubled up the third baseline today in his first official HS at-bat. I don’t know if he’ll play a ton this season but he’ll get his chances now & then.
Just wanted to say thanks for all your efforts with him to get him in position to even play HS baseball. Really appreciate it."
"I really like the club. As you know we have been through several clubs here in SD and in LA, and the Hawks provide, by far, the most developmental and most technical instructions we've had."
"We wanted to communicate to you the both of you about what strides Billy has made in the Hawks program this year and to say Thank you for all of your energy that you have put into developing him."
"Just a comment: I really appreciate the amount of thought and work you’ve put into your plan of Hawks baseball while kids play in their respective little leagues. This family is still very much excited about you and the Hawks baseball program."
"You are definitely much further along than most clubs so it was refreshing to hear your own plans to innovate." (Business Partner)
"Mark, Thank you for your tremendous letters of recommendation for the boys. Your wonderful support and help are very much appreciated. Thank you so much for your time and consideration."
"Mark. You run a great program. I'm happy my son gets to be a part of it."
"Our player came home loving Friday night's practice! It was awesome to see him so happy about it. Thanks for all that you are doing! We do appreciate it!"
"My son told me that Hawks is the best and most enjoyable program than the other two he was in."
"Thank you Coach Mark for always thinking about safety and the health of our boys."
"Mark you are running a great program! Keep up the good work we are proud to be a part of it."
"Johnny shared that he really enjoyed practice and loved being out with his teammates again. It’s great to have them out there and thank you for being so organized and able to launch the new season so quickly."
"Thanks for being on top of so many details during this crazy time.I have been impressed with your organization during this time of return to play." (COVID-19)
"We really appreciate your organization and everything you are doing through this difficult time." (During COVID-19)
"Regarding Blast, I really like it so far. We need to get back out there for another session to see if we can work on a few of the suggested drills and make some improvements. I really like how you not only receive immediate feedback, but you also are provided the tools on how to improve where needed. Very cool. I can see this as something the coaches will be able to use for, call it “precision coaching”. A coach can review results and have the ability to have an area of focus for each player heading into a practice. Pretty powerful stuff."
"I know we haven’t made all the zoom meetings (Virtual Baseball Clinics), I just wanted to thank you for doing so much for the kids right now, I think it’s awesome." (During COVID-19)