Michigan Technological University
ACHA M2 • NULL
Date: March 7, 2023
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My children played multiple sports at an early age and continued their athletic careers through college. Like many veteran parents, I have seen it all…the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to sports. It didn’t take long to recognize that Coach Ozturk was special. For starters, he delivers classroom sessions to communicate game strategies and tactics which increases understanding and promotes a system of unity with accountability. He believes that developing-athletes need time off the field to execute the coach’s vision, so he invests it. He is patient and respectful, and always eager to celebrate personal and team accomplishments, as well as communicate opportunities for improvement. Training sessions are planned in advance. They are well organized and challenging. Matches are well-prepared but remain flexible. His ability to read the game and make adjustments based on conditions, performance and/or competition is unparalleled. Coach Ozturk believes in his players, and in turn, they believe in themselves. This allows teams to play bigger than they ever thought they could, and to aim higher than they ever thought possible. He creates a winning culture by injecting a high level of confidence. While academics comes first, he does expect student-athletes to plan according to their workload to achieve balance. Coach Ozturk cares about the team and creates a family atmosphere where every member has a role and an opportunity to contribute. As a parent who has had multiple children on highly competitive teams, it’s rare to have a coach who checks all the important boxes….knowledge, commitment, professionalism, caring, and results….and Coach Ozturk does!