PACESETTER BASKETBALL TESTIMONIALS
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"Having been an assistant coach at all levels; high school, college, and professional with over 20 years experience, I have seen many coaches work out players. I can truly state with confidence that Coach Waring’s knowledge of the game of basketball and his ability to teach the game in an environment that promotes learning is not only refreshing to witness, but his methodology gets results. As a DI assistant coach, I know that any player that comes out of Coach Waring’s program will be skilled, disciplined, and motivated to reach whatever goal that particular athlete may have. I can say that because at the University of Southern Mississippi we are fortunate to have one of his athletes in our program. I give Coach Waring’s program the highest recommendation to any athlete and parents of athletes who want to see their daughter not only become a more skilled basketball player, but more importantly, an enriched individual." Kirk Crawford Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach University of Southern Mississippi "Coach Waring is an outstanding basketball trainer who has taught me the game well, explaining why things happen and then providing me with drills to make me a better player. In the three years I have been working with him, he's pushed me to reach my full potential as a player and definitely helped me with my shot by teaching me the 2-foot jump stop technique. His workouts are hard, but in a good way - it's drill after drill with many aspects to them and he get's you in great condition". Jocelyn Mellen Fr; Marquette University Illinois Class 'A' All-State - 2004, 2005, & 2006 "Without Coach Waring's help, support, and coaching, I would never have become a Division 1 basketball player. He not only gave me a better understanding of the game, but all of my skills improved and that allowed me to become a better team player. Mentally, I became a much better player because he helped me become a more confident player, sure of myself and my talent. Each one of his workouts are of the highest quality improving your ball-handling skills, shooting, and reacting to game-like situations. They have been excellent for getting me in top basketball shape and improving my endurance and strength. Coach Waring cares for the players he works with and knows how to push them to become the best players they can be, while teaching them life-long lessons that come with how to act both on the court and off. For the past three years I have watched him work with all different kinds of players and his success rate is phenomenal". Jenna Real Sr; Loyola University Horizon League All-Conference 2007 Illinois Class 'A' All-State 2002 & 2003 "Since I've started working with Coach Waring, my ball-handling and shooting skills have improved dramatically. I have so much more confidence in dribbling the ball while at the same time seeing the court better which has helped my passing. My jump shot has become much more consistent from working on the two-foot jump stop technique. Doing the college level drills, I feel I've improved all aspects of my game and increased my endurance from only working out with him for less than a year. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with him and see how much more I can elevate my game." Rachael Hencke Jr; Grafton H.S., WI 2007 Division 2 Wisconsin State Champions Division 2 All-State 2006 & 2007 "The first time Coach Waring saw me in my junior year, I was a 6'3 post player who could not handle the basketball, had a horrible jump shot, and knew only four post moves, two on either side of the paint. Now because of him, I have the ability to dribble like a guard, learned the two-foot jump stop shot making me a good perimeter shooter, and learned vital post moves and their counter moves. Coach Waring sees the potential in players and provides them with skilled workouts needed to get them playing their best. He is a great coach who will work you hard, build your skill level, help you become physically and mentally stronger, and give you the confidence you need to become a great player. Without Coach Waring, I would not be at the Division 1 collegiate level. Even my college coaches tell me that I have been well-coached, which I give all the credit to him for" Rachael Manuel So; University of Southern Mississippi "If it weren't for Coach Waring's knowledge of the game and understanding of what it takes to be a well-rounded player, I would'nt be the player that I am today. He has prepared me mentally and physically to compete at the Division 1 level. He constantly believed in me when I really did'nt believe in myself and helped me gain confidence. Coach Waring knows how to get you to play to the best of your ability and what each individual player needs to work on to get them to reach their full potential. His workouts are intense (like here at the Division 1 level), so when I got to school I was well prepared and I've been a starter since my freshman year" Elyse Morris Jr; Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Illinois Class 'A' All-State - 2002 & 2003 "Coach Waring is an inspirational basketball trainer that lets you know that you can play at the next level. When I first began working with him, I thought there was no way I would ever be able to play at the Division 1 level, but my workouts with him have made me such a better player. I now have a multi-dimensional game, am in the best shape I've ever been in, and I have much more confidence when I step on the floor. Before Coach Waring taught me the two-foot jump stop shot, it took a long time to get my shot off and the defense could get to me. Now, I get my shot off so much faster, and I can do more after catching the ball. Coach Waring can help other players reach their goals because he helps them in the areas he knows they need to work on in order to reach the next level, and his conditioning will help them perform better and longer, not allowing them to tire during a game" Courtney Weibel Sr; Rockton Hononegah H.S., IL National Girls H.S. Record Holder For Career 3-Point Field Goals (471) Illinois Class 'AA' All-State - 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 National Letter of Intent to Marquette University "Coach Waring has been a huge mentor in my life, not only in basketball, but for me growing into the person I am today. He helped me work on the mental part of my game, and understanding the importance of that alone changed the way I play more than anyone can imagine. In addition to that, my shot, ball-handling, and defense improved more than I can even explain. And helped me to realize how much you can disrupt your opponent just by stepping in and taking the charge. Since working with Coach Waring, he has kept in constant contact with me to check on how I am doing not only as a player, but a person as well. He is so dedicated to his players, putting in a ridiculous amount of time helping players get better. If it were'nt for Coach Waring I would'nt have been able to get a scholarship to play basketball. He definitely turned me into a complete player and is the best person to work with if you really want to improve your game." Darcee Schmidt Sr; Lewis University 2003-2004 Great Lakes Valley Conference Newcomer of the Year Illinois Class 'AA' All-State 2003 "I'm so fortunate to have been selected into the Pacesetter Basketball program. I would definitely not be where I am today without it and working with Coach Waring. When I first started in the program I had a terrible, slow jump-shot. Coach Waring has worked very hard with me on it, teaching me the two-foot jump stop. It's allowed me to get my shot off so much quicker and help me make my perimeter shots much more consistently. My ball-handling has also improved tremendously. Being a point guard I needed to get quicker with my dribbling and more efficient. I'm much more confident now with the ball. I really love the intensity that he brings to every training session. He has also taught me how the recruiting process works and the things to do to to increase the number of schools recruiting me. He also talks to college coaches on my behalf helping my chances for a scholarship." Lindsey Sebetic Jr; Tremper H.S., WI Division 1 All-State 2006 "Coach Waring was the reason I received a Division 1 basketball scholarship. Under his tutelage, I was able to take my game to a whole new level, mentally and physically. His intense workouts with me consisted of on-the-court drills addressing all aspects of the game: ball-handling, shooting, conditioning, defense, rebounding, and then, putting it all together to make me a complete player. Coach Waring's patience, disipline, and knowledge of the game make him the premiere teacher in women's basketball, and I honestly believe that any good player working with him will become a great player" Tara Michels So; Northern Illinois University 2004 IHSA Queen of the Hill 3-Point State Champion Illinois Class 'AA' All-State 2003 & 2004 "Coach Waring is by far the best coach I have ever had. Under his instruction, I have improved my mental and physical game tremendously. Mentally, he has instilled the self-confidence that I was lacking. Physically, he has weeded out the aspect of my game that needed to be fixed, my balance. By introducing me to the two-foot jump-stop, I have been able to consistently make shots, along with improving my passing and moves to the basket. Due to his training, Coach Waring has turned me into a threat with my back to the basket and also away from the basket. After the first workout, I knew that the three hour round trip drive to work with him was worth it. I have since followed him from practice site to practice site because I feel the quality of his workouts, his knowledge of the game, and his dedication to his students was exactly what I needed to be able to play at a Division 1 university, which I am today. His workouts are always hard, but they make you a better player and motivate you to work at a higher level." Jill Hushka So; University of Illinois-Chicago "I thought I was in pretty good shape when I attended my first training session with Coach Waring, but I quickly found out that I did'nt know what it really meant to be in top condition. It was a challenge just to keep up, but now my endurance has improved and now I'm in better condition than I have ever been before. The end result is the mental toughness and ability to push myself farther when others are giving up. Coach Waring has showed me drills to improve my ball-handling that now I won't hesitate to take off with a rebound and now my varsity coach dosen't mind because he knows I can handle the ball even though I'm 6'3. He has taken a personal interest in me as a player, wants me to succeed, and truly cares that I accomplish my basketball goals. His workouts have made me a much better player and since I intend to play major college basketball, working with Coach Waring has taught me to believe in myself because he has shown me that I can reach the next level." Christie Ugaste Sr; Lake Zurich H.S. National Letter of Intent to Northern Arizona University "Having coached girls basketball for twenty years, I'm still amazed at how much more I have to learn. This has certainly held true after watching Coach Waring's workouts and practices for the past two years. John has transformed decent basketball players into Division 1 type caliber athletes. His program does not waste one minute and is the most effective training that I have seen. He has definitely taken players' games to the next level. As a coach, I have implemented over thirty of his drills into my high school program. As a parent, I know my daughter will get an intense workout and will only get better with his training techniques. The area that impresses me the most is his passion for basketball and his teaching of the game. It takes an undying passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of young female athletes and John has that passion. This and his knowledge of the game are what seperate Coach Waring from other coaches. Simply put, John's training methods are the best and most complete I have ever encountered. If you or your daughter are serious about improving her skills as a basketball player, I would highly recommend Coach Waring's program". Randy Weibel Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Hononegah H.S. "Coach Waring has helped me to improve my game immensely since I started working with him eight months ago. I would have never predicted that I would have received a full-ride Division 1 scholarship without being in his program. I have learned a completely new jump-shot, how to dribble the ball under pressure, and crucial post moves and counter moves. Being a 6'3 post player, I never thought I would be able to perfect some of these moves and skills, especially the ball-handling. The training sessions are intense, but they are fun because he challenges you and you see the results. He communicates and teaches so well, and I really sense that he cares about each one of the players that he trains. He is an amazing teacher and I am so lucky and thankful that I can learn the game from him." Lindsey Greenlee Sr; Cedarburg H.S., WI National Letter Of Intent to Sacred Heart University "I have known Coach Waring for the past six years and I have the utmost respect for what he is doing for women's basketball. John is not only a great family man, but also a constant teacher of the game. I truly enjoy watching him teach the game of basketball, as I always go away learning something new. As an assistant coach at University of Wisconsin, our program looks to recruit the players in Coach Waring's program year in and year out. We feel by getting a player from his program, they will be ready to step onto a Division 1 court right away and be successful. Just knowing Coach Waring has made me a better coach and a better person." Ty Margenthaler Assistant Women's Basketball Coach University of Wisconsin "Coach Waring's training sessions are hard and demanding, but he pushes you to become the best player you can be. He has helped me to develop my game and take it to the next level. I have improved my skills so much. Even though I'm 6'5, he has me doing point guard ball-handling drills and shooting 3-pointers like a guard would. He has taken my game and expanded it outside the paint, along with giving new post moves on the inside. He has taught me to have confidence and believe in myself, while teaching me to push myself both physically and mentally. Without Coach Waring, I would never have gotten a Division 1 scholarship." Claire Janusz Resurrection H.S., IL National Letter Of Intent To Drake University |