See What Everyone Is Saying!

These parents and players understand the value in being coached positively! Are you ready to hop on the Summit train? Take a look and see if Summit is right for you and your athletes!

Rachel Duranwood’s Testimonials

Mike M. daughter: Emily (18 years old)

My daughter , Emily, has been working with Rachel or several months now. Emily comes home from her sessions with Rachel energized. Her sessions are fun but tough. She definitely understands my kiddo and pushes her to be the best she can be. As important, if not more important, is the strong female role model Rachel has become for my daughter. Rachel has connected with her on a different level. They have become friends. Now , not only is Emily a better soccer player, she is much more confident on AND off the pitch. As a parent, that's the best benefit thus far working with Rachel We have the best of both worlds. Terrific coach and an outstanding role model and person.

Barry P. daughter: Maddie (10 years old)

After only a few sessions, Coach Rachel has quickly become a valuable part of our daughter's training routine. Her proactive communication style made scheduling a breeze. Her friendly & upbeat demeanor won our daughter over instantly. She quickly assessed our daughter's skill-level and crafted a routine that was tailored to her strengths & weaknesses; incorporating the things that we asked her to focus on in a way that was both challenging and fun. In a one-hour session, our daughter is getting more touches on the ball and more variety in how those touches are accumulated than she would normally gain during an entire week of team-training. Playing for club teams and attending camps in a somewhat male-dominated coaching landscape has presented our daughter with very few in-sport female role models. This is an area where Rachel's background and the way that she employs it in her coaching adds a lot of value for us. Our daughter has big soccer dreams and working with someone like Rachel affords her a real-world example of how her goals might be achievable through hard work and persistence. Rachel manages to do all of this while keeping the focus on having fun and working hard. We couldn't be happier so far!

Adam A. daughter Emily (14 years old)

Coach Rachel is not only a fantastic, talented, and professional soccer coach, but she is an outstanding role model and positive influence for my 14 year old daughter. My daughter has had multiple 1:1 sessions with Rachel and without a doubt there is improved ball skills and soccer smarts, but maybe even more importantly, my daughters confidence grows after every session. I highly recommend Rachel as a soccer coach.

Heather Z. daughter Madison (8 years old)

My 8 year old daughter had her first session with Coach Rachel today, and it was amazing!! She was supportive, fun, kind, and patient which is not always easy when coaching an 8 year old! Coach Rachel challenged her, explained what she wanted her to do, demonstrated it for her if she needed it, and pushed her to keep trying even if it was difficult! It was amazing to see the rapport she built with our daughter in only 60 minutes! The time flew by, and our daughter did not want to leave when it was over! We can not wait for our next session with Coach Rachel!

Rachel Bloznalis’s Testimonials

Stephanie W. daughter (12 years old)

Summit Soccer Academy has been such a great experience for my daughter. Her trainer, Coach Rachel, is amazing—she really knows how to connect with and bring out the best in my kid. My daughter has grown in both skill and confidence. The trainings are fun but focused, and there’s a great mix of challenge and support. You can tell Coach Rachel truly cares about the girls, not just as athletes but as people. My daughter looks forward to her sessions and continues to develop a real love for the game. We’re so glad we found Summit!

Stuart McKenzie’s Testimonials

Coach Stuart’s weekly clinics have been a great experience for our daughter. The sessions are well-organized, upbeat, and strike a nice balance between skill-building and fun. Even in a group setting, Coach Stuart makes an effort to give each player attention and helpful feedback. Our daughter always leaves feeling more confident and excited to keep improving. It’s clear he creates a positive learning environment where kids are encouraged to work hard and enjoy the game. We’ve been really happy with the sessions with Coach Stuart and would definitely recommend him to others.