We wanted to send you a quick and huge THANK YOU! I attended the College Connection at Bryant and the Under Armour Games at BC yesterday and just wanted to tell you that I had the best time at both of these events. This recruiting process can be so stressful and we both feel like this was so well organized and run on time with everything that was done. The detailed attention down to the emails about the weather-my mom loved the communication. I am so Proud to be apart of the Under Armour games and the Dicks House of Sports with Under Armour representative was so very special to be a part of. Thank you for all the gear. Receiving the player kit is so cool. Doing headshots and having the media day was so exciting! My entire experience was beyond what I imagined and my mom and I just wanted you to know that we both Thank you so much for everything you do and did and I had an AMAZING experience and I am extremely grateful.
Athlete
Ainslee and her team provide the best tournament experience in the country. They take every detail seriously; make sure every club, Coach, umpire, and family is well taken care of. Every event is top notch, we are happy to attend any event hosted be PSE/Shooting Star. Thank you all so much for what you do for us.
Club Coach
Shooting Star is very professionally organized. All aspects and details of the tournament are well managed, from college coach attendance to athlete welcome gifts. The experience is so fun and positive!
Club Coach
Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity this past week at the UA Select Game! It will be one that I will remember forever. The coaches and players were kind and supportive. I truly appreciate all the time you put in for such a great experience.
Athlete
We love the Winter Escape Showcase and plan to come back! PSE, College Connection and everyone involved are extremely professional, have excellent communication skills and truly want what is best for the athletes involved. They are passionate about field hockey and relationships and that is evident in how they treat club coaches, officials, athletes and college coaches. They are a class act and are leading the way in college recruitment events.
Club Coach
We couldn't ask for a more helpful and organized staff than the Shooting Star staff! The ability to play teams from around the country, instead of only locally, is a huge plus. These events are the best run events throughout the year! Overall, an amazing experience for both our players and parents.
Club Coach
Hey Ainslee -- It was great seeing you and catching up a little this weekend. I just wanted to extend my appreciation for what you and your staff do to put these events on! I know I am new to the coaching world, but your staff goes above and beyond to take care of the umpires and coaches. You do the little things well and let me say that it goes a long way in my book...the way you run your events is above and beyond!
College Coach
Thank you for such a wonderful experience at College Connection this weekend! I had so much fun with my team, we played and got along so well together. One of the things that I value so much from this experience is seeing skills that I have never been exposed to, that I can now work on incorporating into my own game in order to take my skills to the next level. I look forward to seeing you next year, ideally as a significantly better player. Thank you again for this amazing experience and opportunity!
Athlete
We just wanted to say THANK YOU, it was our first go at Winter Escape based on your suggestion and it was a huge success!!! We can't wait for the next tournament. Our families, players and coaches had a great experience. We are so appreciative of everything you've done for us and guidance you've given us along the way.
Club Director
Ainslee and her staff are absolutely amazing! The communication is incredible and (Winter Escape) is our favorite event of the year. It is extremely organized and any questions are answered almost instantly!
Club Coach
I am a rising senior at Bishop Feehan High School, and a captain of the field hockey team. My team and I attended Elite Field Hockey camp last week, and I just wanted to take a minute to express my gratitude for a great week. Although, Covid changed our plans for an overnight camp, I recognized all the extra effort all the coaches and staff put into this camp. The Boston College eagles certainly had a blast. Our, head coach Tori gave a 100% and made such a huge positive impact on all of us. She was always making us laugh, and showing us so many amazing skills. This was my fourth year doing this camp, and you never disappointed me. I am very disappointed to be a rising senior because this was my last year attending this amazing camp.
Athlete
Just wanted to thank you for organizing such an inclusive and positive showcase for all levels of players. I was so impressed by the coaching, players, facilities and welcoming, friendly atmosphere. My daughter is keen to make the trip from Chicago again next year!
Parent
I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you what a first class event you just ran. I have always been impressed with this tournament but you really really went out of your way to make our lil U14 7 v 7 experience the best it could have been under the circumstances ha ha! I sincerely understand how BUSY you had to be by just seeing the tremendous results of your efforts to make this a top class event for SO MANY. I cannot express enough how much I appreciate all of your help in securing players for my team --we were taken care of all weekend with three subs because of it. I cannot believe you took the time that close to tournament to worry about and help me out --and so,so efficiently too! You amaze me with your ability to coordinate and organize!!!
Club Coach
I didn’t have a chance to catch you at the end of the first UA Select Game, but I wanted to thank you for an awesome weekend! Everything from the facilities to the amenities for the players to the coaching staff was really great! It is by far the best showcase/camp I’ve been to and I am walking away even more excited for the next level of collegiate play.I hope you have a great rest of your summer and I look forward to participating in College Connection events in the future.
Athlete
You do cut a very high standard with your tournaments - again our families, players and coaches had an amazing time. The vendor village was super, lots of our players bought new sticks. The volume of choices this year was amazing. Refs were great, so many colleges attending - great competition on the field! Everybody returned home happy from their experience! Anyway, once again thank you for building such an overall great experience for everybody, it makes the club's life so easy when we have such well run destination events to attend.
Club Coach
Thanks for your support during the tournament! This was by far the best tournament I’ve attended. Y’all have definitely set the bar HIGH
Umpire
Thank you so much for the wonderfully run tournament this weekend. It was so well prepared, enjoyable, and a great experience for the athletes and coaches. We will see you next year!
Club Coach
Congratulations again on running such an outstanding event this weekend at Austin Prep. We were so happy to be there, and Maddie had an amazing time. As for my feedback, it is genuine...I have been to a LOT of showcases and tournaments throughout my coaching (and parenting) career, and this was top-notch.
Parent
My girls and our parents loved WES, they said it was really well organized and run and the amount of coaches there was amazing. I'm glad to see that our second year in a row at WES has again gotten great reviews from players and parents. Congratulations on another successful event!
Club Coach
Hope you've been able to get some rest after College Connection and the UA Select Game, what a great event and showcase!! This is definitely the best showcase that my daughter has attended, and she really had a great time!! And it was so exciting that she was selected for the UA Select Game--we loved it and were just amazed at the talent on the field! You did an amazing job and I can only imagine all the time and effort that goes into planning and running such a successful event as CC--thank you!
Parent
I was so fortunate to be able to attend College Connection last weekend in Massachusetts. I know I spoke to you so briefly after the Under Armor Select Game but I wanted to reach back out to express my gratitude for everything you did for us. I wanted to personally say thank you for putting together an amazing 3 days full of field hockey for us. I understand that it must’ve been very challenging with everything going on right now but I had an amazing time, met some amazing new people, and most importantly got to play the sport I love. I signed up for College Connection for the sole purpose of playing field hockey and I am so glad I did so. I could tell how badly you wanted to see us play and how you would stop at nothing to ensure that we had any opportunity to play. The field hockey community could use many more people like you! Your personality, energy, and love for the game was infectious and I was so glad to be able to meet someone as passionate about field hockey as you are. Thank you so much for everything!
Athlete
Thank you so much for the great hospitality this past weekend, I had a blast being there and having so many nice and friendly faces taking care of everyone, I hope to be back soon at the next tournament! I hope you have a great Fall season and hope to see you again soon!
College Coach
Everyone associated with PSE was extremely kind and considerate to my team and I and we couldn't have asked for a better group to serve.
Vendor
My daughter participated in the Shooting Star Thanksgiving Tournament with her team, I just wanted to thank you for a fantastic tournament. It was well organized, competitive, and most of all fun for all involved.
Parent
Coaches hospitality tent was awesome, and so fun for me to reconnect with so many coaches etc. Looks like I got us a gk and good leads on several field players, so definitely well worth the trip!
College Coach
I just wanted to thank you again for a great tournament! It was such a pleasure to umpire for you – as an umpire, I don’t think I’ve ever been treated so well! Every detail from communication to accommodations was super! You should do training sessions on how to run a tournament! I shall be very happy to work at your tournaments in the future!
Umpire
Organization top leaders/owners are readily accessible to us whether via email, phone or even in person at the tournament. In-person interaction, even for that minute or so is highly appreciated here. Thanks for all the goodies for ALL the college and club coaches. Thank you for winning the hearts of top clubs to this event especially this year. Top College Coaches including UNC and others were in the house.
Club Coach
I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for putting together a hockey weekend that was nothing short of fantastic. You thought of every detail and had it covered – the venue, format, support staff and food – Incredible. There are many of us who have been looking for the opportunity to continue playing a sport we love at a level that is both competitive and social all at the same time, and yourself, along with the other committee members should be congratulated.
Masters Athlete
Thanks for going out on a limb and making our idea for a competitive masters tournament a reality. I hope the momentum continues and we grow this into an annual event for both men and women!
Masters Athlete
My daughter’s attendance at the College Connection Showcase turned out to be one of the best decisions made in the recruiting process. College Connection is highly respected and attended by many D1, D2 and D3 schools. CC opened several doors for my daughter, and can take credit for my daughter committing to her #1 college choice. I want to thank you and CC for organizing such professionally run events which allow relationships between coaches and players to get started. Our family thanks you and fully endorses College Connection as a fundamental necessity for student-athletes to gain exposure, open doors, and play at the next level.
Parent
We were excited to tell you that our daughter received and accepted an offer from her top school! There is no doubt that her experience and exposure at College Connection and your feedback on her play helped her get to this point, so many thanks!!
Parent
I am writing because I cannot possibly thank you enough on several fronts. The Under Armour game was an awesome event and a total thrill as a parent…. The truest and best compliment I can five you is that CC does things the right way. There are some people in the recruiting world who are looking to grab your money, and nothing could be further from reality with your organization. Please continue to keep up the good work because it is so necessary for all the parents out there.
Parent
I wanted to write and THANK YOU for the most amazing experience EVER! The Under Armor uniforms were awesome and walking onto the field and lining up to be introduced by name and hometown was as if I was getting ready to play in the Olympics – A dream come true! Thank you again for this amazing, awesome, life experience opportunity. I just finished preseason, and am looking forward to an exciting season!
