From Ian Tompkins father, Mark: Ian is a Catcher at Wake Forest University
Bill,
Thanks for all your help the last couple of years. The experience for Ian was invaluable. Your expectations of the guys as young men and your insistence on how they play the game probably meant more to him being ready to play in the ACC than the level of competition they played. He says he fit right in, was ready to go day 1 and busted it every day just as you drilled into him.
Have a Merry Christmas,
Mark
From Steve Crnkovich, RHP U of Tennessee
Dear Coach,
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for all you have done for me . I have signed a letter of intent and believe you were a big reason why. You sought me out and gave me the oppurtunity to play with a fantastic team with a nucleaus of really good people that I am glad I got a chance to meet. Moreover, I received the best pitching instructions on pitching and how to approach the game from the best pitching guy I have ever had. I have the utmost respect for you and coach Reynolds and just wanted to thank both of you for all that you have done for all the guys on the team. I really appreciate the fact that the both of you are obviously not doing this for personal gain and are there for the players.
Thanks Coach
Steve,
Kyle Kaminska, RHP Florida Marlins Minor Leaguer
Dear Coaches,
I just wanted to thank you for everything that you helped me with over the past two years and giving me the opportunity to show my stuff on the National stage. Coach Copp has to be one of the best pitching coaches I have ever worked with and his help was especially valuable. Without all your help and the exposure I got playing against some of the top competition in the country I wouldn't be living my dream today. You guys taught us to play the game the right way and it really made the transition into pro ball a lot easier. Thanks again.
Kyle Kaminska
Kirk Porter, RHP USMA at West Point
The whole Sparks experience was enjoyable and fun. The high level of play, great teammates and excellent coaching made it into something I really looked forward to each week. If I had a son, I'd want him to play Sparks Baseball.
Kirk Porter
Army Baseball
United States Military Academy at West Point
From Kirk Porter's father, Chip
My son was a late bloomer and not recruited for college baseball until the start of his senior year. The Sparks organization and its coaches not only helped instruct Kirk on becoming a better ballplayer, but actively helped him in the recruiting process. From every aspect, Sparks showed me that they were an organization that was sincerely interested in helping their guys in whatever way they could. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sparks to any player or parent, they are in it for all the right reasons.
Chip Porter