Testimonials
"I found Zak to be responsive, engaging and enthusiastic during our entire working time together and would be excited to work with him again in the future. I highly recommend him for any collaboration and life project you are looking to work with him on." -Chris Natzke, Grand Master and Creator of Mind of a Champion/Black Belt Excellence |
"I am truly grateful to have the pleasure of working with Zak. He is the type of guy that excels at any sort of coaching, mentoring, advising, or managing role because he is just a natural at inspiring and supporting others to be their best. His positive attitude and devotion towards learning, self-development, and achieving big goals is inspiring." -Jeff Fajans, Founder of Create.Learn.Live |
"I’ve been thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Zak. He’s an extraordinary human being who brings an amazing amount of heart + hustle to supporting others. He holds himself to an incredibly high standard and it’s reflected in his work with you. Above all, he’s just a really great guy and brings a level of positivity and optimism to life." - Evan Shoemaker, COO, WeBuild |
"Zak is committed to people being their best. He is a catalyst for people to grow and develop. While Zak has a gift with people, he also is grounded in professionalism and integrity. When he gives his word, you can count it him to deliver." -Jen Hamilton, CEO & President, Institute for Mastering Success |
Athlete Testimonials
"Zak has worked hard to help me achieve my dreams of playing at the professional level. Zak continues to be a huge help for me today. As a former teammate, I can attest to his pursuit of excellence on and off the field. On the field, Zak was a machine and his discipline and determination poured out from his soccer career into his field of study and coaching. Zak always excelled in his academics and now demonstrates expertise in the coaching industry."
- Lucas Santos, Leftback; Miami Dade FC |
"Zak Drake was the one who helped me transition from high school to college with ease. He also helped me do extra training when I was hurt to make sure I was taking care of myself in all areas. In all honesty without him I would never had learned the things I know now or be the person I am today." - Coleson Gordon, Center Midfielder; Bethel College Pilots |
Zak is one of the most focused and determined individuals that I have ever met. One of the things that I respect about him the most is that he has the ability to pick apart the very tiny details in any task and use this laser like focus to help himself and others achieve goals.
While training to return to the professional game after a two year layoff Zak pushed me to get into playing shape quickly. Zak, and all of his personal achievements are the product of hard work. Let him work hard to help you achieve your goals and you will be amazed at the results! - Arron Patrick, Right Back; Wilmington Hammerheads FC |
"Coach Zak has helped me develop into the soccer player and person I am, there's no doubt. He's taught me awesome skills and has pushed me to perform at a higher level. I recommend that you anyone talk with him about your goals because he knows how to help. I'm a big fan of the quality and effort. Zak puts into helping others." - Matteo Serafini, Goalkeeper; West Ottawa SC |
"Zak Drake was an inspiration from the moment he started coaching me. He always had that 'You can do it if you keep working at it!' attitude. There was never a time that he wasn't filled with unwavering positivity and it sure showed from the the way he lived his life to the way he inspired the younger kids at soccer camp and who couldn't follow suit. Zak is probably one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting." - Christina Van Leeuwen, Striker; West Ottawa SC |
"Zak ended up taking my team from dead last in the league to winners of the Consolation Cup. As a group of guys that had little to no experience in playing soccer, Zak gave us expert guidance on how to develop individually and as a team. It worked amazingly well.
He was also constantly giving us positive feedback which made playing the game the favorite part of my week. Zak is unique because his work ethic, knowledge, and attitude is second to none. He is a consummate professional. I am extremely grateful for his help." - Matt Cjel, Right Winger; Olympia AC |