Recommendations/Testimonials
"Mr. Woodside has shown a great love of teaching our student-athletes the importance of learning life through sport. He has taught them the value of hard work and teamwork. He has taught the value of accepting winning with grace and losing with dignity all while teaching the students the importance of both situations - Rick Sinclair, Hermon High School Athletic Director
"When Chris joined the staff I appointed him to come up with some form of platform and activities to help our program culture and leadership. He not only met my expectations but exceeded them!! His ability to get his message across and relate with our student-athletes was special to watch. Without his leadership we do not win our conference championship this season!" - Connor Kuykendall Head Men's Basketball Coach Schreiner University
"Coach Woodside has worked exclusively as my teams Team Builder/Leadership Trainer, and my personal mentor. His ability to navigate and engage the student-athletes in leading them to being the best teammate and leader they can be, is second to none. His mentor-ship for me has broadened my horizons and made me not only a better coach/leader, but also a better person. His intellect is matched by his ability to communicate clearly, and to project an open, friendly persona to others regardless of their, level of expertise." - Temaine Wright, Former Head Coach Schreiner Women's Basketball Team
"I looked up to Chris as a coach and on and off the basketball court. The most important thing that I am grateful for is that he never gave up on our team. We could have been down by 20 or up 10 and Chris always pushed everybody to be a better athlete. He showed us that hard work ethic will always pay off. It wasn't always about winning, but most importantly having fun and enjoying the game." - Matthew Wootton Former Player
"I cherished my time with Chris Woodside as both a coach and a mentor. I think it speaks volume on a coach when he/she is able to connect with his/her players outside of the game of basketball and that's exactly what Chris Woodside did with me and my teammates. He got to know us as people first. He valued being familiar with the mannerisms of his players. He realized that knowing the personalities of his players would only further transcend their abilities on the court. He at no point tried to compare us to any other player or team and encouraged us to be the best versions of ourselves. I fully believe that he will be to succeed in any environment because he believes in being much more than just a coach to his players" - Earon Grinage, Former Player
"Chris was the best coach I have ever had as a basketball player. He was encouraging and never gave up on me or any of my teammates. Chris coached my AAU team for a couple of years and I give my highest recommendation to any program who considers Chris as their coach. He made us not only better players but better men. Chris taught us about basketball and also life. I looked up to Chris then and I look up to him now". - Zachery Wootton, Former Player
"Chris would be excellent for your coaching staff. He is well organized, great communicator, and dependable. He has passion for the game of basketball but he has bigger passion for teaching the game of basketball. Chris is a sincere, caring, and honest young man who is an excellent role model." - Randy Morrison, Former Athletic Director
"His passion for the game of basketball and his unique ability to form trusting relationships makes him an ideal coach and professional in any capacity." - Ben Morrison, Colleague
"While I was impressed with his insight into leadership and recreation programming, I was overwhelmed with his positive attitude and excitement to jump head first into the challenge ..." -Kate Durant Former Supervisor at UConn Club Sports
"There is no challenge too daunting for Chris – he will gladly and confidently step up to tackle an issue or learn something new with an upbeat and adventurous demeanor. His optimistic outlook on life is infectious and refreshing." - Jay Cohen Former Supervisor at Colchester Parks and Recreation
"When Chris joined the staff I appointed him to come up with some form of platform and activities to help our program culture and leadership. He not only met my expectations but exceeded them!! His ability to get his message across and relate with our student-athletes was special to watch. Without his leadership we do not win our conference championship this season!" - Connor Kuykendall Head Men's Basketball Coach Schreiner University
"Coach Woodside has worked exclusively as my teams Team Builder/Leadership Trainer, and my personal mentor. His ability to navigate and engage the student-athletes in leading them to being the best teammate and leader they can be, is second to none. His mentor-ship for me has broadened my horizons and made me not only a better coach/leader, but also a better person. His intellect is matched by his ability to communicate clearly, and to project an open, friendly persona to others regardless of their, level of expertise." - Temaine Wright, Former Head Coach Schreiner Women's Basketball Team
"I looked up to Chris as a coach and on and off the basketball court. The most important thing that I am grateful for is that he never gave up on our team. We could have been down by 20 or up 10 and Chris always pushed everybody to be a better athlete. He showed us that hard work ethic will always pay off. It wasn't always about winning, but most importantly having fun and enjoying the game." - Matthew Wootton Former Player
"I cherished my time with Chris Woodside as both a coach and a mentor. I think it speaks volume on a coach when he/she is able to connect with his/her players outside of the game of basketball and that's exactly what Chris Woodside did with me and my teammates. He got to know us as people first. He valued being familiar with the mannerisms of his players. He realized that knowing the personalities of his players would only further transcend their abilities on the court. He at no point tried to compare us to any other player or team and encouraged us to be the best versions of ourselves. I fully believe that he will be to succeed in any environment because he believes in being much more than just a coach to his players" - Earon Grinage, Former Player
"Chris was the best coach I have ever had as a basketball player. He was encouraging and never gave up on me or any of my teammates. Chris coached my AAU team for a couple of years and I give my highest recommendation to any program who considers Chris as their coach. He made us not only better players but better men. Chris taught us about basketball and also life. I looked up to Chris then and I look up to him now". - Zachery Wootton, Former Player
"Chris would be excellent for your coaching staff. He is well organized, great communicator, and dependable. He has passion for the game of basketball but he has bigger passion for teaching the game of basketball. Chris is a sincere, caring, and honest young man who is an excellent role model." - Randy Morrison, Former Athletic Director
"His passion for the game of basketball and his unique ability to form trusting relationships makes him an ideal coach and professional in any capacity." - Ben Morrison, Colleague
"While I was impressed with his insight into leadership and recreation programming, I was overwhelmed with his positive attitude and excitement to jump head first into the challenge ..." -Kate Durant Former Supervisor at UConn Club Sports
"There is no challenge too daunting for Chris – he will gladly and confidently step up to tackle an issue or learn something new with an upbeat and adventurous demeanor. His optimistic outlook on life is infectious and refreshing." - Jay Cohen Former Supervisor at Colchester Parks and Recreation