Testimonials
“To the Rhino Staff-
I would like say what an awesome experience my daughter has had at Rhino Lacrosse. The Staff has been second to none and you can tell that what they are doing for Girls lacrosse in Oregon is for the love of the game. The recent travel team trip to Palm Springs was run to perfection. The girls had a blast, learned allot, were well taken care of and were well coached by the team of Katie Sheridan, Wynne Lobel, Katie Tarlow and Alida Draudt!
We are lucky to have these Lacrosse professionals in Oregon.
PS Please thank Ryan Powell for undertaking this endeavor for the girls of Oregon.” -P. Newman, Oregon
“Love the new girl’s web site – my daughter will really be excited when she sees it! Also just want to pass on that my daughter absolutely can’t wait for Sundays. She is having a ball and learning a lot. The Katies have been doing a great job – please let
them know.” -Michael
“My son’s coach, commented at the beginning of the season that ‘your work in the off season with Rhino is really showing a difference in the quality of your play on the field.’- David, Oregon
“Rhino Lacrosse presents Oregon lacrosse players with previously unknown opportunities on the West Coast. They are taking Oregon lacrosse to a whole new level and I am excited to be on the cusp of this movement.” -Kat Enders, Oregon
“Just an update on one of your former players- my son, Jack. He made the Darien, Ct Select/Travel “A” Team and is a starting at the attack position. He has done very well in his first four games due in large part to the guidance and instruction he got from you and the Rhino organization and experience. Rhino and Oregon lacrosse continues to get a good rap in Fairfield County because Jack doesn’t stop talking about the great system- he is proud of where he came from and he doesn’t stop wearing the Rhino lacrosse logo clothes he has. We look forward to seeing your teams compete at the tournaments on the east coast. Continue the good work!”
“Dear Rhino Lacrosse,
I wanted to drop you a short note to thank you and your staff for the great year of Rhino Lacrosse. Justin picked up a lacrosse stick for the first time one year ago this last December. Being a first time player with his lacrosse team, he struggled a bit. After Justin attended summer, fall and winter Rhino, I really did not know how much he had improved, until I was able to see him at his first week of practice this last week, with many of the players that he played with last year. You would not believe the improvement from last year, after struggling last year, he now is able to hang with the top players on the team. Along with Justin being obsessed with the game of lacrosse, I contribute most of his success to you and your staff.
Not only has Justin improved his game, I feel that is has made him a better person., he is doing well in school, and his attitude has matured. Playing baseball since he was 4 years old, Justin has never been close to showing the passion for baseball that he does for lacrosse, I also contribute a great deal of this to the way your program instructs, and by the way that several of your coaches took Justin under their wing. Not only does Justin love playing lacrosse, he reads and studies the game, collects different kinds of sticks and heads (now having approximately 11), along with wanting to college older lacrosse gear.
Again, thank you and please that your great staff, I know Justin is looking forward to the 2009 Rhino season.” -R.P., Washington
“To all involved in the Powell Lax camp located in Whittier, CA.. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing my son to participate in your camp. What he learned in five day’s was amazing. He will never forget this experience. All the way home he would not stop telling stories that will be fond memories for him forever. Matt had such a great time and for that I am grateful. I will and Lapaz Storm will recommend your camp to everyone in Southern California. Coach V. I will strive to be as effective as you are and help all these kids learn the game of Lacrosse. Ryan, thank you for being a role model to my son.” -J.A., California
“We appreciate all that you and Ryan do for our kids playing lacrosse. Thanks again for all your positive interaction with the kids and for Ryan being such a fun coach and great role model.”
-H.W., Oregon City, Oregon
“What a great opportunity for these kids. Thanks for providing it.”
-J.A., Carmel, CA
“Ryan’s staff are not only the best teachers but the best people in the business! Never have we experienced such a connection between our son and his coaches, not only does he have a new passion for the game, but he has a passion for everything he does. Mario and Ricky still text Mac periodically to check in on how things are going, as a parent, this means so much to know how much you guys care! Thanks for everything!”
-E.K., Dallas, TX
“Hey Ryan –
I wanted to share something with you from this past Sunday’s HS Boys session. My son Liam had a chance to work with a coach 1:1. Sorry I didn’t catch his name, but the attached pictures #27 & #10 should help…
Anyways, the time and attention this coach invested in Liam took him to an all new level of enthusiasm and energy. Liam was SO JAZZED at the end of practice that he ran over to this coach to say THANKS and didn’t stop talking all the way home. He went on and on about how he was so engaged this session, how this coach helped him a ton, how he was totally beat – but energized, and how he couldn’t wait for next Sunday or even the Winter session.
I wanted to share this story with you because it had such a profound positive impact on him and totally shifted the discussion about the game and especially the Winter Session from a “gee, Dad, I’ll have a ton of school work, it’ll be really cold & wet, whine, whine, whine”… to “I can’t wait! This’ll be great Dad! Let’s Go!! If they do it at PCC RC, it’ll be so awesome!!”
The Liam who started this session has come a long way, as pictures #45 & #46 shows… I really appreciate what you guys have done for growing his skill, energy, and enthusiasm level for the game…
Go Rhino!”
-Bill
