"My daughter, (player), has been to 3 of your sessions in the last week. I just wanted to thank you for the incredible training that you have given her. She has come home more excited about what you have taught her than any other time in her volleyball training since she was 7 years old. The skills, attitude and drive to fight for the ball that you have instilled in her in just one week is amazing. She has trained with (list of other clubs in the Houston area) and (at a college camp), but none of them have compared to the training you have given. Thanks again for putting your heart into these kids."

"We are thrilled to have the girls find a team that shares the same values regarding behaviors, appearance, attire, electronic media, respect for others, etc."

"Coach Shafonia,
You inspire me in so many ways. After everything you have been through and still have a smile on your face is so amazing. I am so grateful to have you as a coach/mom. I love you." - Player

"Just wanted you to know how grateful we all are for everything you have done for (player).  We thank you,  your club, and all the coaches that have helped (player) learn and improve her volleyball skills.  You are and always will be a part of her life. We don't know how we can ever repay you (not only monetarily but emotionally). She has always enjoyed going to practice and playing for Kaboom.  (Player) said that playing for you was not all about winning (even though she wished that they had won more often). It was about learning how to play the RIGHT way.  She also said that you are a great coach because unlike other coaches who only lookout for their best players, you lookout for ALL of your players.  Again, thank you so much for believing in her and being an angel by her side.  Don't know how we could have done it without you."

"Thank you for you and your staff helping and the important part you play in our girls' lives. Role models like you are what build strong women."

"Thank you, Coach.  You are such an inspiration to (player) and we thank you so much for being a part of her life!"

"With all of your lessons & speeches, you've made me the person I am today." - Long time player

"I wanted to personally say Thank You for stepping up for (player)! This has meant so much to both of us and I can't begin to tell you how happy she is right now! So much of this is possible because of you Shafonia and it won't be forgotten - not ever! People learn many things from their mistakes or decisions and I have definitely done just that.  I know now we should have never left you and the club - I should have listened to what was in my heart but I allowed fear to take over and it almost bit us in the back side. I have never not trusted you and I'm ashamed of myself for allowing that to happen. You've been good to (player), you have taught her not only volleyball but so much more and she has become a stronger person and player because of this! I will be forever grateful to you for you reaching out to her, your kindness, knowledge and the fact that you DO truly care about my child!"