Peter has been our daughter's coach for 2 years, and in that time, she made tremendous progress in the game, both individually and as a team player.  Peter focuses on the "long game" - helping the girls become better and more skillful players - not simply on winning.  He works on skills, strategy, situational playing, and helping the girls reach their potential.  He values intelligence and "smart playing" over showmanship.  He understands that only a small fraction of girls will go on to play Division I or on the Olympic Team, so his goal is that all girls will have the skills to play at their own peak level for years to come. He consistently gives the girls constructive feedback and helps them recognize each other's strengths, rather than focusing on their weaknesses. This technique allows them to develop as a team - a true feat with middle-school girls.  Peter communicates regularly with parents and helps us understand his philosophy. He is receptive to our concerns and promptly returns phone calls and emails.  During games, he strives to positively motivate the girls.  Even when he points out errors, he makes sure to give the girls the opportunity to correct and improve them, rather than making them sit on the bench. We would not hesitate to have Peter coach our kids in the future.

—Jon and Naomi Pazol