Clients

client testimonials

"We at The Hockey Group have used Michael's services on several occasions. Our players have met with Mike on a variety of issues and each of them have found him to be extremely knowledgable and easy to work with. Michael has the ability to put you at ease and our players feel they can contact him at any time over any issue. We have found that Michael goes above and beyond when it comes to dealing with our players and helping them through any issues that they may have and we strongly recommend him as he is more than able to deal with any situation that an elite athlete encounters."

- Gerry McKeown
September 2009
Director of Hockey Operations/Ontario Director of the Hockey Group
(the sports representation agency operated by NHLPA certified agent Mike McArthur)

"I have worked with Michael many times on specific media -related issues, as a facilitator for workshops and in the development of an issues-book. He is fantastic to work with - engaging, reliable, knowledgeable. I highly recommend Michael for any communications, media, issues management and similarly-related work."

- Brandy Tanenbaum, CRM
July 2009
Executive Director
Sport 4 Ontario
(Ontario) Provincial Sport Organizations Council

formerly Manager, Risk Management
Ontario Hockey Federation

"I learned of Michael several years ago from a number of professional and amateur coaches who had worked with him.  When I was coaching in Toronto, I initially brought Michael in to tutor our young Maple Leaf prospects and draft choices to assist them in developing strong communication skills.  Michael also  provided media awareness training to prepare them for the intense Toronto sports scene.

Personally, I have been truly enriched by Michael's knowledge, experience, and insight. He became and has remained an invaluable resource and friend, providing me with expert counsel and guidance in a challenging and always changing professional world."

- Pat Quinn
Fall 2009
Head Coach, Edmonton Oilers
Head Coach, 2002 Team Canada Olympic Gold Medal squad
Head Coach, 2004 Team Canada World Cup Champions

"Thank you so much for an amazing session. I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you invested into preparing for and conducting the media presentation training.  Thanks for sharing your knowledge, skills, expertise and experience with the Paralympics Ontario Ambassador team. I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to work together and I look forward to future professional partnerships.”

- Helena Seymour
December 2007
Development Manager
Paralympics Ontario

"All of our local coaches, despite varying backgrounds in public speaking, left the Prospect Communications workshop with valuable skills that I am sure will be used to inspire and engage our community.

I found the personal information Michael included especially memorable. Michael's approach to
making the information personal and relevant for each participant made the time meaningful and fast paced.

At Active Cambridge we believe that being able to effectively communicate and share one’s mission, stories, and information is critical in increasing community capacity for physical activity. Prospect's seminar has moved our group one step closer to the goal.”

- Andy Houraine
September 2007
Community Animator
Active Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario

"The Central Hockey League contacted Michael to speak to our Head Coaches about all areas of communication during our Annual League Meetings.  After we saw the draft of his presentation, we added our Team Governors/General Managers as well as Public Relations/Broadcasters to his presentation groups.  Michael's service was invaluable for all of these individuals in dealing with the media, Officials, their players and future employers.  We appreciate the information and ideas that Michael was able to impart on our staffs.”

- Duane Lewis
July 2007
Vice President of Operations
Central Hockey League
Phoenix, Arizona

"Michael I would like to thank you as you have been a tremendous help to me.  I personally feel that I have gained more practical knowledge from our single day of public speaking training than I have from all of my communications studies at university.  I have applied many of the tips and suggestions you provided me with into my speeches and have gained a lot of confidence as a result."

- Benoit Huot
April 2007
Canadian National Paralympic Swim Team
S10 400-Metre World Record Holder

"Michael has been an advisor to me and I’ve been so consistently impressed that I have referred a number of people to him over the past several years.  The success he has achieved with young athletes, for example, is remarkable.  His work has deeply contributed to their improved attitudes and work ethic, helping them become true professionals both on and off the field of play.  Michael also makes a real difference with his clients in terms of an individual’s public speaking ability, their interaction with the media, and in his role as a mentor and coach.  The noticeable impact of his work is felt on a daily basis.  I recommend Michael very highly."

- Frank Giffen
November 2006
Managing Director, Scotia Capital, Ireland

"Thank God for your media training - I think I put everything you have ever told me to use during those 12 days in London (at the 2005 Memorial Cup)!"

- Aaron Bell
Director of Information, Canadian Hockey League