Thank you for the amazing experience that you and your staff provided Promesa in Nashville! We enjoyed watching the amazing learning process that these young men and ladies experienced. Thanks again! Safe travels!

Declan enjoyed all of his time at camp this summer. Thank you for providing such a great opportunity and such a strong set of skills for the goalies. I love that it also builds community and connections for them. We will see you next year.

Thank you for a wonderful week at camp. I’m not exaggerating when I say that Beck’s whole year revolves around coming to this camp, he always loves every single minute. I appreciate all you do for these kids!

I just want to say how much fun Tristan had at your Reston camp! I'm so glad it worked out with someone withdrawing so Tristan was able to join off the waitlist. He absolutely loves the sport and said it was an incredible experience attending your camp. Keep up the great work!

Thank you for putting on such a fun and informative goalie camp. Violet learned so much from you and your staff, and she had a blast doing it! Many of the techniques and strategies hadn’t been touched on by any of her previous coaches. This was by far the most worthwhile camp she has attended. She was also impressed with the attitudes of the other goalies. Everyone was serious about improvement and didn’t waste time during stations. We hope to see you next year.

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for a wonderful camp in Duluth. Your camp was by far the best, most organized and efficient camp Rase has attended yet. He learned and improved so much in just those 4 days. He had his first game since camp last night where we and a few others recognized a change, an improvement in his play. I am fully convinced it was due to your camp. Thanks again for providing this opportunity here in Duluth and we hope to see you again next year!

Alex had so much fun during the camp. We were waiting for this for 5 years, always ending up on the wait list. He said he wish he could have experienced this every year from 5 years ago! Lol. Thank you for calling me after one of the goalies cancelled. We were looking forward way too much that now we feel very sad it’s over. But Alex was excited and so happy he finally was able to meet you.

Thank you for a great and memorable camp. It was definitely the best goalie camp we been to and would love to come back next year.

Thank you for a great camp! Pirjo said she learned a ton and thought it was very unique - she has not trained like this anywhere else! We hope to see you again next summer and in the meantime say 'hi' to all the Finnish goalies!

This is our first time attending the camp and we loved it! You made a lot of jokes during your speeches but it really brought me to tears couple times. You do truly care for these young goalies and want the best from them. I just want to express my appreciations and for all you do for them. To be honest, the resources are so limited for young goalies and these kids a lot of times they are on their own to figure things out in the net. The 4 days Jasper has learned a lot, many techniques he was wondering for some time and got answers from your camp. He also had so much fun and made good friends. Thank you so much! Your team is great and let them do some of the talking.

Such an amazing camp once again! Your camp is the only camp that Rudy works the hardest at and gets the most out of each year. Thanks to YOU and all your great staff!

On behalf of Emmet and my family, I wanted to thank you and your staff for putting together an awesome camp. Emmet had a great time these past few days, made new friends and was left with a sense of confidence. He plans to use your signature on his glove as a reminder of what’s expected and what’s possible. Emmet loves goaltending and is eager to continue as camper in each of the coming years.

Thank you again for everything you and your team are doing for these goalies - it’s really unmatched. Sirena had a great time and worked her butt off. One day better, as you say.

Thank you for everything you do for these goalies! This was my son's 3rd year that we were blessed to make into your camp. Every year he learns more and is so inspired by every part of the 4 days! Looking forward to being lucky enough to get him in again next year.

Thank you for sharing your experience and passion for hockey with the kids these last several days. Michael found the sport via a learn to skate program during the COVID lockdowns and has been off to the races ever since. He loves this game, playing this position, and all the friends he is making along the way. I am very grateful for coaches like you and the standard you set for my son. I can tell you love helping the kids, not just in hockey but in life. You made such an impression on Michael, there is no doubt in my mind it is something he will remember for a long time. Thank you!

I want to share my genuine appreciation for the incredible week you developed for the Korn Camp - simply, wow. When you shared that Maya had an opportunity to come off the wait list, our whole house cheered. We cheered because we knew it would be an experience of investing in her development, strengthening her skills and building her confidence. Your team did that and much more! She was really honored to be a part of your camp. Please know - she shared that EVERY coach that she experienced felt so invested in her development and truly cared about making her better. Please share our appreciation with the coaches that took the time and focused on small and large tweaks that she will remember. Truly appreciate it!

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Marcus Kunzmann, I attended your goalie camps for 10 summers in St. Louis and Buffalo (2006-2016). I recently graduated medical school and was commissioned in the US Navy to begin my residency in General Surgery. I was reflecting with my family about the most influential people in my life who have helped me get to where I am today. Hands down, you are in the top 10 of the most influential people in my life.

The three most important life lessons that you taught me that I will carry with my throughout my life and career as a Navy surgeon are:

1) Attention to detail- At your goalie camps you drilled us with the importance of paying attention to the small things. The best goalies master the basic skills and sparingly need to make the fancy saves that make it on ESPN Top 10 plays of the week. From coming prepared to the rink with the proper equipment to preparing the necessary skills you always taught me to focus on details. In surgery, details are everything; missing a small blood vessel or nerve can mean the difference between life and death.

2) Mental toughness- You taught me that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Your camps reinforced the importance of hard work, persistence, and stamina. When I let a bad goal in, I would think back to your mental toughness talk, park it, and move on to save the next one. The goalie is only as good as his last save. As a Navy surgeon, I will have to operate and perform at peak levels during strenuous, stressful, and dangerous situations. I am confident that your lessons on mental toughness have prepared me well for this challenge.

3) You never know who's watching- You shared a story with us at the beginning of camp every summer about how you spent many hours manually editing a video while you were just starting out at Miami of Ohio. You shared the importance of always doing your best even when you don't expect anyone to be watching. There have been so many times in my career when I thought about taking the easy way out and doing a half-ass job when I thought no one was watching but thought back to your lesson and decided to give it my all. More than once, these efforts were rewarded and that extra bit of work paid off.

Thank you for helping make me the man I am today. I would not be where I am without you. Wishing you all the best on your upcoming summer camp season! Keep pushing your campers. While most of us didn't end up in the NHL, the life lessons you instill in us have changed our lives.

I appreciate your kind words. Loved my time on the staff. Crazy to think I started camps at 9 years old. Thank you for always being unbiased with feedback and helping me develop a tougher skin. You also spent time on the phone with me when I went to juniors and knew nothing about what to expect; all things that you didn't have to do. It has been a privilege to learn from you—all the hockey and life lessons. I wasn't always the most talkative, but I was always listening, learning, and enjoying the moment with a very special goalie community.

We still can’t put into words how impactful your camp was this past week. Finn was speechless the first day, which was concerning and then we just realized he was too exhausted to speak. Every day after that he couldn’t stop talking about how much he learned and how much fun he had. You will always hold a special place in our family’s hearts as you give so much of your time to help all these goalies who want to be better and help them be better. We are already taking about next year and marking our calendars. Thank you again for all you do, it means the world to those who have the opportunity to work with you.

Thank you so much for another great year of Defense Camp! It is my son Evan’s favorite camp. It was his second year of attending. He learns so much during the 4 days of camp. He loves how the coaches make it fun and push you to be better. He also likes the challenging drills that push you out of your comfort zone. Hopefully you will be back in Duluth next summer!

Thank you and your coaches for putting on another great camp. This was Dominic’s second year attending your camp and loved it again. He constantly tells us things he learned from you and has drastically improved in his confidence and skill level over the last year. I’m sure mostly from finally growing into his 5’6” 12-year-old frame, but also from what you and your coaches have instilled in him. This year he worked hard at camp and earned one of your hardest worker awards. He said he was surprised when he heard his name, but proud. Thank you again for all you do for the kids and for this incredibly challenging position that few truly understand.

Myle loved camp! Your opening and closing speeches were very inspiring for kids and parents alike. I am so glad he had the opportunity to attend, and learn from you and your amazing team of coaches. It's a very special camp experience. Thanks for everything and hope to see you again next summer.

Noah had a fantastic week. He worked hard and played hard. You, the coaches, and the counselors were the best! Thank you for everything. Great camp.

Thank you so much for sending the pics. Holden had the best time ever! Day 2 he was already asking 2 come back next year. Your Defense Camp and staff were amazing! He told everyone @ practice last night about your camp. Thank you.

Hey Coach…here is the picture of Jake and Liam. I can’t express how grateful our family is that you hold this camp in Buffalo every year. This is the only goalie training in their annual cycle where I know that they will be pushed to grow as goalies and people. You and your staff are doing an outstanding job. Thank you!

Thank you so much to you and your staff for an amazing week. We are so honored that Kane was able to attend Korn Camp this summer and that he was awarded the Ear Of Korn Award. It was an amazing week of learning for Kane both on and off the ice. He was so excited to share his day with us every evening. He shared with us all the uniquely designed drills that were done on the ice as well as the notes he took on his cell phone during the classroom experiences. It was truly an amazing experience for him and he is already talking about going back next summer.

Mitch, thanks again for three amazing years of your camp. Dylan has learned so much from you and your camps and has made such an amazing improvement over the years!

I truly wanted to take a moment to thank you for these past four days. Nadia has learned a great lot from you and your staff. Nadia especially took a liking to Coach Paul and the detailed help he provided her throughout the week. We are excited for her to put this all together for this next season. We hopefully will see you all next year in Duluth again. Thank you again Mitch!

I can’t tell you how excited Luke was after the first day! Thank you for your camp, your teaching, and the manipulatives! He soooo needed this. I hope he works hard for you tomorrow again and the rest of the week. He was just so pumped after the first day like I’ve not seen before. You are a true genius of coaching!

My son, George, attended your goalie camp in CT this past summer. He had a lot of fun and learned many skills as well. He is off to a good start this season and has become more reflective with what went right and what went wrong during games. The team had a 2-1 win yesterday and George told me what went wrong with the 1 he let in - something about not moving his feet correctly. Since I have never played hockey, I have no idea if his analysis is correct, but he was not this thoughtful last season. I think the recommended reading The Power Within has had an impact on him as well. He is ten years old, and it is a good time in his life to talk about being humble and having confidence. Thanks again.

Hey Mitch! … Thank you for running an amazing camp where these players became better on and off the ice. Michael and Luke have made many comments since your camp about their learning and what it means to be a great teammate. Thank you for helping instill these values in their young minds!

Jake had a great time and can’t wait to go back next year. Thank you for your dedication to these kids and helpers. I attached the photo of you and Jake with his award. He loves the hat, shirt, and book!

This is Brian Queen, Brendan's Dad. This past week in Reston was Brendan's 1st time attending Korn Camp. He loved it. Thank you for providing a great experience. He's already looking forward to next year. I thought the camp was great too. Organized, structured and well run. Your coaches, young assistants and shooters were excellent. The hotel was fantastic and convenient to the rink. I also appreciated your opening and closing remarks. You talked about several things that I have discussed with Brendan over the years. School, doing the right thing and making good decisions. You helped reinforce with him values that we believe in. Mitch, Thanks again for proving Brendan with an awesome camp and for sharing your knowledge and experience with him and your other campers.

I wanted to send a big “THANK YOU!” to you and your team of coaches for working with Charlie this week. After the first day, he jumped in the car and with a huge smile on his face said, “Mom, I learned a lot today! So much I just didn’t know! This camp is by far the best I’ve ever been to!” Camp has rekindled Charlie’s love for the position. Your positive reinforcement and knowledge shared, has given him the self-confidence and tools he needs to help him and his team succeed. As Charlie’s mom, I am truly grateful to you and your team! Thank you just doesn’t seem enough!

Wow WOW! I know many happy boys got back home last night and were changed for life! I emailed you back in January asking if my son could still attend even though he was not yet 9, and felt honored when you not only replied, but said 9 by December? Then YES! Some parents in a goalie group on Facebook told me your camp is HARD, tough, both physically and mentally and that they would likely not send a child so young yet who has not been goalie for so long. But I knew that even with failure, would come great lessons. And who would believe Crue would be Goalie of the Week!! Thank you, Mitch for these camps and your time. We are forever thankful.

I wanted to send you a thank you for a great week! I feel so lucky that we were able to join camp off the waitlist. Beck had the time of his life and has been bursting with more goalie knowledge than I’ve ever heard him say before. It’s clear you give all you can to these kids and I just want you to know it’s so incredibly appreciated. Hopefully we will see you again next year!

Thank you, Coach, for everything. You are one hell of a coach and an amazing person. It’s super obvious you love hockey, goalies, and teaching. With zero hesitation, Lachlan said he wants to participate in next year’s camp if he is so lucky as to get a spot again. Wishing you well

Thank you for all you do for the kids! The way you and your coaches work with the kids is 2nd to none!! I have coached for over ten years and seen many camps. This is Aaron’s 4th year ( 3 in St Louis and now Lockport) and he can’t stop talking about you and the camp. THANK YOU!! I really can’t say thank you enough.

My son Ryan absolutely loved the camp and is looking forward to coming back next year. On a personal note, as a hockey player and coach for the last 36 years I’ve never been to, run, or observed a more well run, disciplined and educational camp one as the one you run. Thank you for all you do and enjoy the much-deserved rest you will get after the end of camp.

Thank You so much for a wonderful camp experience. You and your staff find the perfect balance of challenge and support to help these goalies find their best selves. Raffi feels he belongs when he’s at camp and he said the real work starts now taking all he’s learned and following up on it. As a parent I truly cannot thank you or your amazing staff of coaches, counselors, and shooters enough for creating such a great environment for goalies to learn AND support each other. On a personal note, my mother is ill and Raffi is very close with her. He sent her photos from camp and spoke with her at night about all he did and I think it did great things for them both.

Thank you again for all the hard work and dedication that you put into your camp. My daughter Ashleigh has gone to many camps and worked with a lot of different coaches and you and your program are her absolute favorite. I notice a huge difference in the way she thinks about the game afterwards and it really motivates her even more to succeed. So, thank you again and I hope that you have a great rest of the summer!

What a great program you and your team ran. This was my son, Anthony’s first experience and we were both impressed. Anthony is an observer and I don’t usually get feedback right away. Every day he told me how much fun he had and couldn’t wait to go back aside from explaining everything in detail. He said that this was the greatest camp he has ever and will probably ever get to attend. Thanks for all you guys did this week! It was an amazing experience. Can’t wait for next year!

Here is the picture we took with you and Matt. He had another great week at Korn camp and was incredibly excited and proud to be selected as a “goalie of the week”. He very much looks forward to the camp each year and every day he walks out of the rink feeling like he learned something even though he is a repeat camper. All of us appreciate that you really don't have to do these summer clinics given your position in the NHL (which as Islander fans we are also thankful for!) but you are clearly committed to working with the kids and they actually get to learn from you--it's not just a camp with your name slapped on the brochure. All the best.

Maddox was so excited to win the Korn Award and I’m thankful he had the opportunity to join your camp this year after trying the last two years to enroll. I wish I was able to attend but was tied up. Maddox and I talked every day about the concepts he learned and reviewed his notebook together last night. Being a Combat Marine, I try to teach the boys about mindset and attitude on a deep level and I am very thankful that you noticed those traits in Maddox this past weekend. He has worked very hard and continues to do so. Thank you for making this an enjoyable camp and one Maddox will always remember and look forward to every year. We can’t say enough about Maddox’s experience. We had high expectations of camp but were completely blown away. Thank you for teaching character above all else. This is something we talk at great lengths about with Maddox. He can be a lot sometimes but I appreciated your banter with him to keep it fun where a lot of times he is punished for being a little different.

Your Defense and Goalie camps are amazing. My son has had the best experiences at them and he loves all the coaches and counselors. Kudos to you all and thank you for all you do!! We can’t wait for next year.

Thank you again for helping Easton this past weekend at camp! Easton struggles at times. He does like to talk and that is something we are working on. This was the best money we have ever spent on a camp! I was so impressed at how well it was run and how the coaches, mentors and counselors each took time to work with all the goalies, even our Easton. The knowledge you and your team shared with these kids was a true gift. I can only hope that he gets to attend many more times over the years.

Thank you for an amazing camp in Duluth. Luke had a blast and absorbed the week like a sponge. His skills, confidence, and passion for the position have been boosted to another level. On the long trip home and since, “Mitch stories” have trickled out and continue to be retold with excitement. Observing you manage and maneuver all goalies, shooters, and coaches is like watching a well-orchestrated circus.

Thank you for a FANTASTIC camp. You and your whole team are phenomenal! We really respect the organization and attention to detail you all provide. Already looking forward to next year!

Jaden has so much respect for you as a coach and as a person. He is honored to attend your camps and learns so much from your 4 days which he cannot seem to get anything comparable anywhere else. Good coaches are hard to find but great coaches are almost impossible. Thank you for your greatness and all you do for the kids. Jaden loves your camp so much.

I'm Rorry, Leo's Dad. I just wanted to reiterate what a terrific camp you have. I first learned of it about a year ago as I had been tasked with 'coaching' the goalies by Leo's head coach, a guy named Joe Bonnett who works for USA Hockey and says he knows you. I'm not a goalie coach, so I had to borrow many drills, ideas and so forth, a lot of those yours, so thank you for being the resource you are. Leo was understandably nervous at the start being a Colorado kid and going to Minnesota for a camp. I thought he did well and gained a lot of confidence throughout the week. It doesn't hurt that you are a very engaging person and you set him at ease right away. He had a blast and really enjoyed being your pupil for the week. He made a lot of friends and has already insisted on attending next year which we will surely do. Many, many thanks and all the best as you your crew move onward through the summer.

Hey Mitch! … I wanted to thank you for holding the goalie camps that you do during your summer months. I always thought it was amazing that someone at the top of their profession would be willing to help form the foundation on the next generation of goaltenders. I was also always impressed with your intensity, sense of humor, character, and relatability to each individual goalie on the ice.  You have made many memories for me, with my son David, because it gave me the opportunity to see him develop and grow into an incredible goaltender with a positive attitude, and, also into the man he is becoming. Thanks for all that you do.