"I would recommend Coach's Public Speaking class to anyone who has to get up in front of a group."

"You have inspired me more than you will ever know. I have come away from our class with an arsenal of tools that I have never had or knew of."

"The most one-on-one counseling sessions helped the most."

"Thanks seems like such an inadequate word for the effort you put into your classes, but thank you for the good times in class, your time spent in preparation, your teaching, your sincerity, your effort, your insights, and your friendship."

"I died from fright many times in front of a group. I won't do it anymore."

"The media class helped me to get over my fear of public speaking and also the reporter."

"You are my hero and you have truly inspired me. I will never forget this class. Thanks for the incredible experience!"

"I appreciated the Coach's availability which seemed to be day and night."

"There is not a day that goes by that I don't apply something that I learned from your class."

"I learned a tremendous amount about proper preparation for media contacts and various pitfalls to avoid beforehand."

"I must commend the 'Coach' for his hard work in developing the material which he presents in his course and thank him for allowing me to share in and experience his expertise in this area."

"The skills you taught us were invaluable as I faced the most difficult time of my career."

"Out of all my university classes I hated, I eventually loved the Coach's course the most."

"Now I actually look forward to making presentations! Coach, you made a difference in my life. Thank you."

"I truly feel fortunate having had the opportunity to listen and learn from your experiences. I don't think I have ever experienced such an enjoyable setting of humor and knowledge."

"I feel I got the job as Chief of Police because of my performance in front of the review board. Thanks Coach!"

"I thought I knew all about good media relations. Coach...you gave me a lot more!"

"Coach Sparks is an incredible instructor who has the uncanny ability to capture the student's attention from start to finish."

"The videotaped role plays were so very helpful. The video gave me confidence."

"I have become more comfortable speaking in front of all types of groups. I have learned to turn a potentially hostile press to my side...Your training and interest in me as a person while I was there has served me well in so many ways."

"Your class has been an experience that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my career...Thank you for taking the time to 'coach' me through the rough spots."

"Coach makes it all worthwhile!"

"Your unique teaching style and your ability to get all the class members involved was amazing...You also taught us self-confidence and to trust ourselves in adverse stiuations when being confronted by the press."

"One of the best classes I have ever attended in my 28 years of Law Enforcement."