Koa Sports Testimonials

"It was such a pleasure to watch my son, Jake practice with Coach Jamien and the Koa Staff. Jake has been playing with B-CC Baseball and after just one practice we both know we made a great decision to move to Koa! Coach Jamien's enthusiasm was noticed by all the parents and my son as well. Thank you and you have set the bar high for subsequent practices! Jake really enjoyed competing for and winning the knock out competition as well. Thanks again." - Rick Baldwin

"My son had a great experience with the Koa at Beall Afterschool Program!  Zach loved the flag football and other games.  But he especially loved how fun the coaches were -- so much he tipped them (unbeknownst to me, and thanks to the child who supplied the pennies!)  I loved the parent communication and over heard another Dad at our PTA meeting talking about how great your weekly parent letters were.  We can’t wait to enroll next fall!" - Amy Bulson, Beall ES Parent

"I really like your organization. I love all of your sports offerings (and easy registration!) and I really like how you have professional coaches and are willing to work out your scheduling to avoid conflicts with other sports. We think Coach Kuhn and Koa run a great football camp and I have two other daughters in your fall softball league. You really fill in the gap with what is needed for kids sports in this area." - Kevin Solonsky

"Jamien -- As I said to Tony a few weeks ago, you did a great job with the team.   Your mentoring, work ethic, and attitude were all spot on.  Same for Tony and Adam.  Most importantly, you are a fine example for the boys.  Earlier this month, when I showed my son the e-mail from Tony about the Fall team and request for IN or OUT, he looked at me and, without hesitation, simply said IN.  That, and the fact that you have a number of the players returning for the Fall, is a real credit to you, Adam and Tony.  Further, I've spoken with several of the boys or their parents who all said they felt this was the best team they've ever been on -- best in the sense that, for a lot of reasons (skills acquired, fun, the other players, the coaches, the program, etc.), there is no team they've ever been happier being on.  The team was clearly peaking at the end.  Some additions helped, but also they all seemed to gel as a team.  I wish the season had been another few weeks longer." -  Grant Decker

"What made an impression on me was the dramatic progress Matthew has made under Koa coaching over the past year. I guess that may also say alot about his previous coach's ability -- unfortunately that coach was me. I guess he could have also improved through a parent coach (other than me) but that really didn't happen on his BLL team last year or the BLL All Star team and didn't really "take" until the last few months. So in my view it must be the Koa coaching (especially, I think, the clinic he took over the Winter)." - Keith Kupferschmid

"With four active kids, our family has interacted with many sports organizations over the years and we have found there are a few critical success factors that can "make or break" the experience and KOA has managed to exceed our expectations on all of these factors.  First and foremost, KOA creates a primary focus on the KIDS; they also have great communication with parents, meet their marketing promises, have fabulous and committed coaches and are always very timely with logistics.  We couldn't be happier
with our experience with Tony and his team and highly recommend KOA!" - Lisa L., Bethesda

"Koa sports programs are far different and, in my opinion, better than other competing programs in the area. Removing parental involvement promotes a better atmosphere for learning and the instruction is both hands-on and first rate. My boys have been involved in both football and baseball, and we will continue to sign them up for these and other Koa programs!" - Paul Silder

"I just wanted to write and let you know how much my 10 year old daughter is loving softball!  She attended 2 of KOA's free promotional clinics and decided she wanted to play on a team.  She loves her KOA softball team and her coach has been fantastic.  It is unbelievable how good the girls have gotten in just a few weeks!  Recently at a family vacation at a Ritz Carlton in Florida, in which she missed a softball game, she said she wished she was at her softball game.  It has been a great experience for all of the girls and they all hope to stay together as a team." - Joy Evans

"I also wanted to thank you and compliment you on the coaches that you've brought into the program. Your coaches are just fantastic. They are patient, friendly, fun and the girls are really enjoying them.  I am one of a group that coaches an MSI 2nd Grade soccer team, and I'll tell you; I don't know how they do it." - Bob McKay

"KOA's K-2 flag football program was wonderful! The staff was excellent, the time well-planned to keep the participants on the move and engaged, and the kids were PSYCHED! We very much liked the emphasis on learning the game, safety, and sportsmanship. Super program!" - Dana and Tim Stewart

“My son has enjoyed taking pitching lessons from Tony and has improved significantly.  We really feel that Tony is a partner in his success.  In the first game this year my son had trouble finding the plate.  We called Tony for an “emergency” lesson and Tony quickly diagnosed the problem.  My son has been throwing strikes since.” - Jeff Katz

"Koa runs a fantastic flag football program!  My kids loved playing on the large field.  The coaches and refs were enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the game!  Coach Steve even devised a "Secret Playbook!"  Great season - looking forward to playing again next year!" - Julie Wagman

“Tony Korson and Adam Tidball are outstanding coaches who have helped my son truly attain the ‘next level’ of baseball in both skill and confidence.” - Robert Pflieger

"Our son has had pitching lessons with Tony focusing on mechanics and fundamentals.  The sessions were very productive and we saw noticeable improvement in our son’s technique in a short amount of time.  We believe this is a direct reflection of Tony’s extensive knowledge of pitching and his ability to provide personalized, quality instruction based on age, skill level, and personality." - Barry & Meredith Geisler

"My son plays travel baseball. Tony and Adam have worked with him to improve his skills (pitching, hitting and fielding) with great success. They're very knowledgeable and great with kids! Over the past few years, my son has received instruction from numerous professionals but he likes Tony and his team over all of the rest." - Rick Beans

"Koa Sports has been a wonderful experience for my son. He has grown as an athlete and developed wonderful relationships with his teammates along the way. The skills he has learned will serve him well no matter what team he plays on. I am always proud to tell my friends my son is a Koa Sports player." - Steph Lewin

"Tony Korson and his staff demand accountability; but do so in a fun way.  They are a dedicated group of coaches that genuinely want their charges to succeed. Teamwork and fundamentals are at the core of everything they teach.  Of course, with that comes confidence. I have three sons that play, or have played, for Koa. I won't list their recent accomplishments here, because I worry that I run the risk of sounding boastful.  Suffice it to say, because of their (my sons') hard work, along with the hard work from these fine coaches, my sons are enjoying success at a level that is truly enjoyable. If you are searching for a terrific education of your chosen sport....look no further.  You've arrived." - Fred Sanchez

"I think Coach Wolff is great with these kids – good teacher, great enthusiasm, he is making a big impact on them.  It may not always be reflected in the box score, but you can see it in the way they respond to him.  I really hope he will continue as their coach." – Melinda Wallach

"My son, Jay has been playing for Tony for the last three seasons.  He and his assistant coaches have a work ethic and dedication to the game and their programs, which have delivered Division I instruction and preparation.  They are always there to work on individual needs whether its throwing a little extra BP or working on more ground balls.  They run the seasons with their stated goal of getting the players to max out their potential and conditioning in order to reach the next level.  They teach and mentor in a fashion that the players respond to.  My son has benefited and I’ve been impressed." - Jim Graham

"Koa football has been a great experience! The expert coaching helps improve the on-field product and takes the burden off the parents. My boys can'twait for next season!" - Brett Robinson

"I had the privilege of playing for Tony and Adam’s ODL team for my last fall and summer season. I came to them extremely raw skill wise, I knew little about mechanics, but I loved the game. I can honestly say that without the excellent coaching of Tony and Adam, I would not be playing college ball today. From the first practice on I was learning new things and began to see myself improving. The coaching staff was one unlike I had ever played for. Their knowledge and passion for the game rubbed off on the players, and it showed on the field.                 

Playing for Koa is an incredible opportunity to become a better ball player, or become better at whatever sport you play. This program really did take me to the next level. I learned more than I ever thought I could from Tony and Adam. I had no interest from colleges when I started playing for them, but by the time I left, I had interest from several schools. Hard work and practice can only take you so far without the expertise and experienced coaching that coaches from Koa have to offer. My only regret is that I didn’t start playing for Tony sooner in my baseball career. I feel like I can’t say enough about how great these coaches they are."  - Josh Cook

"Next Level Baseball is all about player development, superb coaching, high standards, healthy competition, team spirit, and individualized skills training. And let's not forget the fun part of the equation, which Tony and his coaches fully understand. We've experienced a number of sports organizations in this area, but Koa Sports stands out." - Leonard Steinhorn

"Koa Sports has a fantastic youth flag football program.  The organization of the league, coaching and interaction with players is among the best I have seen in youth sports.  Most importantly ... the kids are learning the game and having fun!" - Tom Cady

"What a great flag football season. The boys had a terrifice time and the coaching was great. My son looked forward to every game. Can't wait to do it again!" - Julie Fox

"This is the first season of our son, Jack, playing flag football and I think KOA Sports and Coach Tony have created a fan for life.  The instruction was excellent, hands-on, and well tailored for the younger set.  The collegiate and professional players that made up the coaching staff were terrific with the younger kids and emphasized that the name of the game was fun, fun and more fun.  We especially appreciated your program's willingness to reschedule games in the face of a challenging rainy season and to make sure the kids had a chance to have play-offs despite Mother Nature's best efforts.  We look forward to checking out more of KOA's programs in the future." - Lisa Stevens & David Dobbins

"Koa Sports consistently provides an incredibly positive experience for my son.  The professionalism with which the organization is run is obvious from top to bottom.  The owners of the company are very involved with all facets of the business, especially on the field where it counts for the kids.  The games are conducted with a huge emphasis on fun, but without deemphasizing that huge component of sports - competition.  Simply a great product!" - Gary F. Weltmann

"What a great flag football season! Brandon and Ryan really liked the addition of running plays. The entire team was very inspired and motivated by their coach, Barrington. I think the parents on our team had more fun than the kids did. Great job on how organized you guys were and keeping us informed when necessary!" - Marvin Rabovsky

"Christian is a confident kid that loves baseball. You and your coaches have increased his skills, confidence and love for the sport. It's great to have coaches stress repetition, form and technique in which he is able to see results and start to "feel" what he is doing. He is really looking forward to the 2010 baseball season. He definitely feels that he will be ready to go on openning day." - Mike Slade