"My daughter spent many years playing youth soccer for Podyne. Our family experience was positive, sincere, and trust worthy. At all times Podyne was professional, respectful towards his players and created a positive environment for all families. Many of his youth soccer players are currently playing college soccer and he continues to be their biggest fan. "

"Coach Rob was my daughters coach through many of her years as club player. He took a team that won very few games and took them on to win a state cup championship. This was a team that for the most part won no more than 50% of their games prior to that time. He was always firm but fair. Expectations were the same for all players and they were held to the same standard regardless of playing status (starters, bench player, etc.). Practices and games were conducted in a structured manner always. Much of the work was put into teaching the kids the game and skills necessary to succeed at the next level. My daughter went from a mediocre player to playing five years of high level Division II soccer. I have always found Rob to be honest and forthright or blunt. Some people don't like that but the thing I remember the most is a conversation he had with the team. He basically chewed out the team for not playing to their ability and focused on their failures for the game. After the discussion we were walking out to the parking lot and coach asked my daughter how she was feeling. Her response was golden when she told him "I appreciated the pep talk coach and thanks for telling us what we needed to hear". She told me he said what needed to be said. That to me told me everything I needed to know about the culture the coach had created. "

"He is knowledgeable in what he does and works to create a team atmosphere. Willing to listen to the player and help develop them both as an athlete and individual. He is honest in player evaluations and expects the player to take the initiative to improve themselves. "