- Vern Gambetta
"The Boot Room Soccer School uses the same philosphy that
we use at DC United. Erik's training techniques are
very similar to my own when it comes to strength and conditioning
for the complete soccer player. There are alot of performance
enhancement trainers out there, as well as soccer specific
trainers, but the Boot Room Soccer School provides expertise
on both ends. It is the complete package offered by
two professional soccer players."
- Randy Rocha, ATC
&Conditioning Coach of DC United
As a professional business person with a very busy family
life, I struggled with maintaining any sort of work out routine.
I loved soccer but I hated going to the gym. The perfect
solution for me is my incredible soccer training program
with Erik. I get all the benefits of working out at a gym
but through the process of a soccer training program run
by real professional soccer players. Throughout my high school
and college soccer career I have played on many varsity and
club teams - this is by far the most professional and effective
(and fun) training I have ever had. The thrill of training
next to an actual MLS player makes the workouts truly exciting.
I would recommend this to anyone at any age.
- Chris Coutinho
First, I would like to say that my kids are constantly asking when they get to go back to Coach Erik.
- Eric Barber
Richard attended the Boot Room Soccer School 2005 ODP Prep
Clinic. He was excited about the clinic and the chance
to try out for ODP. This was his first chance to try
out for the ODP and he did not know what to expect. The
training was great, and Richard enjoyed training with a good
group of players. The last night you finished with
the mental side of the tryout, going over the handbook you
provided. This was a great help for Richard. He
studied the book on Friday night, and thought about it on
the trip to tryouts. When we got to tryouts the sessions
were an hour and a half each so the physical training was
perfect timing to have him prepared.
Richard made the ODP, and I want to thank you for providing
the clinic. It made a difference for Richard. After
the tryout I realized how important the clinic was to Richard’s
success with the tryout. I would recommend the BRSS
ODP Prep Clinic to anyone trying out. It always helps
to have an edge.
- Mike Sigmon
I just wanted to say thanks for everything Boot Room has done
for my son Nicholas. In 12 months, he went from a Challenge
player to beating out over 45 other excellent players to earn
a spot on a Premier team and receiving defensive player of
the year on his middle school team. I attribute his success
in a large part to your Boot Room Soccer School. The training has been detailed and structured specifically
to help Nicholas improve in all aspects of his game. We have also
used your weekly training sheets to work/play together bringing
father and son closer together at a critical time in his life.
The work ethic taught and confidence gained translated into
his school work and I also like the Christian example and
attitude you exhibit in your dealings with all the kids.
The Boot Room concept has worked for my son and I would
strongly recommend it to anyone serious about moving their game to
a higher level.
- Greg Perkins
Every time I step on the field, I want to play at the highest
level I possibly can. I realize that to keep improving my
game, I need to work hard in training. Erik Ozimek and Erik
Imler took the time to get to know me as an individual player,
and identify the areas that would help me become more efficient
technically and stronger physically. They also helped me to
see ways that I can play smarter tactically and be tougher
mentally. Through their coaching I have become more focused
on my performance and more effective as a player. Whether
I am competing in a scrimmage, club game or at the ODP level,
it gives me confidence to know that I am as prepared as I
can be at that moment. I believe working with Boot Room Soccer
School will help me to reach my goals in soccer and become
the player I hope to be.
- Matt Sarett
’91 North Meck Storm, NCYSA Premier/Region III Premier
League
’91 NCYSA State Select/ODP
’91 USL Super Y-League/South Atlantic Division ODP Select
Team
Boot Room Soccer School has been a tremendous help to our
daughter this fall. The trainers have addressed all aspects
of her game, from strength and agility to nutrition and injury
prevention. She now thinks like an athlete every day, in fact
our whole family benefits from her nutritional choices!
The level of training is superb, and tailored specifically
to her needs on a weekly basis. She has moved up to playing
premier this fall and Boot Room has given her the confidence
to compete on the field at the next level after only a few
sessions. I would highly recommend investing in this program
for any serious soccer player wanting to improve both the
tactical and athletic aspects of their game~it’s worth
it!”
- Beth Desjardins/ Columbia, SC
I have two sons playing Classic/Premier Soccer. Both have
been trained By Boot Room. What distinguishes Erik and Erik
is the instant credibility and respect they establish with
the boys. Certainly they have the Technical skills and experiences
to teach the game of soccer. But more importantly, the enthusiasm
they show, and the motivation they provide is the spark that
generates consistent improvement. Nothing pleases my boys
more than performing well for Erik.
- Kevin Goodwin
"...I felt that was the best season I have ever had up to date. I'm looking forward to the next season with you coaching me. You are a positive role-model for all the boys you coach."
- Jacob Cooper
"Last night's training session with the three boys (Nck, Andrew & Austin) was awesome. The boys loved it, learned a lot and are looking forward to more. We have always been so impressed with you guys."
Thank you!
- Mary Severins (Nick's mom)
"Boot Room Soccer School has been such a positive and rewarding experience for our son. Along with improving on his speed, agility and skills, the coaches have taught him lessons for life. He is more conscience now of his warm-ups, stretches and even what he eats. We asked him what he likes most about Boot Room and his answer was that it made his love for the game even greater. After the hardest training sessions with Boot Room, he is happy, inspired, and ready to take what he has learned to the field."
- Todd and Sherry Carpenter
"I have been training with Boot Room for over 3 years now and I am still as excited to attend my work out sessions with Erik as I was for my first. They have the most cutting edge technology and creative training strategies to make this an exciting, fun, yet extremely effective soccer training program. I STILL highly recommend this program to soccer players of all ages and talent levels."
- Chris Coutinho (Jan 2008)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Boot Room. I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge and coaching skills that were applied. I would love to sit down with you guys and go over a game plan for training. My ultimate goal is to play at the next level and i truly believe you guys are capable of helping me get there...thank you so much for your time"
- Logan Berrier (Queen's College midfielder/forward)
