Clients/Testimonials

July 13, 2010
 
Dear Kevin,
 
I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for the coaching and the attention you have given to some of our players who have personally procured your services during the summer months while they were in the Dallas area.
 
The discipline, the skill level, the detail you instruct them with has made them better players and ultimately will not only enhance their success as football players, but our success as a football team.
 
I know your expertise is in teaching quarterbacks the finer points of quarterback play.  Jerrold Johnson and Matt Joeckel  have definitely benefited from your training. Footwork, accuracy, release points plus enhancing their mental make-up are all part of what makes them better quarterbacks today and in the future.
 
You have also done an excellent job as well with wide receiver Jeff Fuller as he attempts to be one of the best receivers in the Big XII this season.  He is sinking his hips better as well as running precision driven routes.
 
I wish you the best of luck in your future coaching endeavors with other athletes.  I am confident they will be success stories.
 
I always ask my coaches to “make a difference” with the players they coach both on and off the field and it is evident you are doing just that in your coaching of these student-athletes.
 
Thank you for your professionalism and your continued interest in developing players.
 
Gig ‘em and God Bless,
 
Mike Sherman
Head Coach, Texas A&M University
 

2007:             Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator,      Houston Texans
2006:             Asst. Head Coach/Offense, Houston Texans ·        
2005:             Executive Vice President/Head Coach, Green Bay Packers
2001-04:        Executive Vice President/General Manager/Head Coach, Green Bay Packers
2000:             Head Coach, Green Bay Packers
1999:             Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends, Seattle Seahawks
1997-98:        Tight Ends/Assistant Offensive Line, Green Bay Packers
Spring 1997:  Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line, Texas A&M
1995-96:        Offensive Line, Texas A&M
1994:             Offensive Line, UCLA
1989-93:        Offensive Line, Texas A&M
1988:             Offensive Coordinator, Holy Cross
1985-87:        Offensive Line, Holy Cross
1983-84:        Offensive Line, Tulane
1981-82:        Part-Time Coach, Pittsburgh
 
 
 
  "I've had the pleasure of coaching an awful lot of great players in my career, Tony Dorsett, Hugh Green, Dan Marino, Eric Moulds, Ray Childress to name a few."
 
"Kevin Murray was not only one of the most talented players I've ever coached, but he was the leader of one of the greatest teams we had at Texas A&M and the guy flat out refused to lose."
 
"We were never out of the game with Kevin on the field".
 
Jackie Sherrill
Former Head Coach
Texas A&M University
 
 
 
"When it comes to teaching the fundamental techniques of playing the quarterback position, Kevin is one of the best out there.  I would recommend him to anyone at any level who has an inspiring youngster interested in learning how to play the quarterback position at any level."
 
Woody McCorvey
Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterback Coach -Mississippi State University (current)
Former Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach -University of Alabama (Nat’l Championship)
 

"When it comes to teaching the fundamental techniques of playing the quarterback position and knowing how to prepare a kid for the next level, Kevin is one of the best out there!"
 

Gunter Brewer
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterback Coach
Oklahoma State University

  
"Kevin Murray was one of the most talented, coachable, and athletic young men that I had the privilege of coaching.  He was a leader both on and off the field as well."
 
Lynn Amedee
Former Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach
Texas A&M University, University of Texas,
LSU, University of Florida & Vanderbilt University
 
 
"My son, Winston Gamso, has just completed his senior season as the quarterback at Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas.  Winston led his team to a 15-1 record and took the team all the way the Texas State 4A Finals.  After the close of the 2007 Season Winston was voted All State, Region II Offensive MVP, District 10 Co-MVP, District 10 Player of the Year and All Area in DFW.  Despite all of these accolades he wanted to be a better quarterback."
 
"We have worked with Kevin Murray for the past few months.  It is amazing how much Winston has learned in such a short time.  Kevin has taught him to be a better quarterback fundamentally, to utilize his body better and, essentially, to make better throws.  It is hard to believe that Winston could be as successful as he has been at the QB spot and still have a lot to learn.  Kevin Murray has taught Winston to be an even better quarterback by improving his mechanics, teaching him to understand the fundamentals of the throwing motion and even improving his posture.  All these things are leading to more consistent passes, tighter spirals and improved accuracy.  If this was not enough Kevin works with Winston on his footwork and his agility in the pocket.  All of this is essential if Winston wants to play quarterback at the collegiate level."
 
Tim Gamso
Dallas, Texas
February 2008
 
 
"When it comes to teaching the fundamental techniques of playing the quarterback position, Kevin is one of the best in the State of Texas".
 
  
Tim Cassidy
Associate Athletic Director for Football
Texas A&M University (Current)
University of Nebraska
University of Florida
  
 
"My 16-year-old son John has been working with Coach Murray for five 
months.  John has worked with other quarterback coaches, attended 
local and national camps, and was considered a promising quarterback.
We thought John was playing at a high level and had excellent throwing
mechanics and footwork.  However, Kevin has taken him to another level."
"Coach Murray has completely retrained John in all aspects of
quarterbacking.  He started by changing and perfecting his throwing 
mechanics, which were not nearly as good as we thought they were.  
Now, he throws like a college quarterback, consistently and  accurately.
All the pass patterns are rehearsed to a fine precision so that there are no
weaknesses in his passing armamentarium. He constantly drills him on speed
and agility, pocket presence, pass rush simulation, looking off defensive
players, and receiver check-downs.   Often, these different elements are
done simultaneously so as to simulate game situations.  All of the
workouts are done with receivers from his team so that timing is perfected
and drills are realistic."
 
"In addition to the physical training, Coach Murray also stresses 
mental preparation.  He and John review game film in order to learn 
reading defenses.  He teaches leadership qualities and character that 
are essential to successful quarterbacking.  He emphasizes the power 
of positive thinking and how to effectively handle adversity as a 
quarterback or as the team leader.  As a quarterback who played at the
highest levels of football, Coach Murray knows the specific challenges 
of this position and teaches from real experience."

"John's goals are to learn and excel at the quarterback position and to
play at the next level of competition in college.  Coach Murray is all 
about getting to the next level.  He understands the college 
recruiting process and develops individual plans for his students.  
The coaching sessions are every week or even more frequent and are 
individual workouts (along with the receivers).   This cannot be 
duplicated in any camp at any price.  All of this seems like hard 
work, but the boys have so much fun, they can?t wait for the next work
out."
 
John Peloza
Dallas, Texas
March 2008
 
 
"Thank you for all your instruction with my son, Michael.  It is one thing to know the intricacies of the QB position but quite another to teach it.  Kevin has the unique ability to take his knowledge of the QB position and teach the proper techniques, mechanics and mental aspects to younger athletes.  His teaching style is always upbeat, professional, patient and caring."
 
"Through his sessions with Kevin my son’s footwork is better, his release is quicker and his accuracy is more consistent and he has a much better overall understanding of the QB position. Best of all on every throw my son can now tell himself what he did wrong from what Kevin has taught him and correct it on the next throw."
 
"It has been a pleasure working with you this spring and we look forward to working with you further to prepare him for a successful high school experience and hopefully for the college game."
 
Mark Pruneau
Dallas, Texas 
March 2008
 
 
 
My son, Kevin Rodgers, started working with Kevin Murray this past summer of 2008.  Coach Murray has given Kevin an understanding of the fundamental techniques to excel at the quarterback position.  Not only does Coach Murray teach the physical fundamentals, he also teaches the mental aspects of the position.  He has a true interest in developing Kevin to his fullest capabilities.  Coach Murray understands what it takes to be successful and works to give Kevin that same understanding.  We feel extremely fortunate to have found someone that will work with our son and give him the honest feedback to make him better.  I would not hesitate to recommend Coach Murray to anyone who wants to raise their skills to the next level.
 
Ted Rodgers
Kevin Rodgers, Class of 2010
Rockwall-Heath
October 2008 
 
  
When I was contacted by Kevin Murray about working with my son Carter, my
wife and I had just begun our search for a quarterback coach to help Carter
take his abilities and talent to the next level. Undecided, I was most
interested in hearing what Kevin had to say.
 
Kevin explained to me what he and his academy were all about, how he would
apply and teach his techniques and mechanics of the position on a
one-on-one basis (which I was all ears on) but what impressed me the most
was his sincerity in explaining how he would give his honest evaluation
about Carters progress (good or bad) during the course of his coaching him
and more importantly his honest evaluation on Carters chances of being
a next level quarterback.
 
Needless to say, Carter has been working with Kevin and we couldnt be
happier with the results of his coaching and Carters progress. Carter, a
junior starting QB at W.T. White HS, just came back from the US Army
All-American Combine in San Antonio and performed very well thanks to what
Kevin has coached him on to date. There are many combines and college
football camps Carters attending during off-season and its very
comforting to know that he will be on top of his skill sets when competing
at them thanks to Kevin.
 
I can go on and on about Kevin - and the benefits an aspiring quarterback
can attain by working with him, so let me close by saying this. If you know
someone who has the desire to be the best quarterback he can be
mechanically, mentally and on a consistent basis then you should get them
in touch with Kevin Murray and have them work with him. I know one thing
for sure if they do - they will be a much, much better quarterback.
 
Brad & Beverly White
Dallas, Texas
January 2009
 
 
 
Coach  Murray has been a blessing in our developing Bryce as a QB as well as trying to find the right fit for Bryce to have his future in college football.  With Coach Murray’s experience and expertise, you can feel confident in his coaching, direction and advice.
 
One of the skills Bryce needed work on was his footwork.  Bryce was invited to the Nike Camp and the Elite 11 of which he did very well.  Bryce received a lot of recognition but received criticism about his footwork.  After only working with Coach Murray a few times Bryce quickly improved.  Many college coaches made comment of his footwork on his senior film and being something they loved and thought would transition well to the college level.
 
During the recruitment process, there are many ups and downs, there are many scenarios played in your head, and there are many “should haves” after decisions are made.  Coach Murray helped us wade through the fog and find Bryce’s path at the University of Baylor.
 
Dena Petty
Midlothian, TX
February 2009
 
 
We highly recommend Kevin Murray as a quarterback coach. Our son, Matt Joeckel, has trained with Kevin for almost 3 months. Matt has always been a very good quarterback -- good arm, good mechanics -- and has always been very well coached at his high school. However, as he began being recruited by D-1 schools, comments about his footwork and questions asking if he could be as successful a QB using a 3, 5 or 7-step drop made us realize that Matt needed extra work. (His high school runs a spread offense.)
 
When Matt began working with Kevin, we knew three things: Matt works very hard at his position, he wanted to play football at the next level and he had lots of interest but no scholarship offers. Today, we are glad to say he has 9 D-1 offers (3 from the Big 12 and others from the SEC and Big 10) and he has recently committed to play quarterback at Texas A&M.
 
We attribute Matt's success to his God-given abilities, his work ethic, his high school coaches and the specialized training he got from Kevin Murray. Kevin's approach was very effective:
 
*  Kevin does not try to "fix what ain't broke." He did not try to change Matt's throwing motion. He did help him with his wrist follow-through. Recently, a national recruiting analyst noticed Matt's "incredible wrist flick' and his "beautiful release."
 
*  Kevin helped prepare Matt for the Elite 11 and Nike Football Training Camp, working on the drills he would be faced with and pushing him to compete at a higher level. Matt recently participated in the Elite 11 and the Nike Training Camp and performed very well at both.
 
*  Kevin helped Matt improve his footwork and become as successful a quarterback using a 3, 5 & 7-step drop as he is from a shotgun position.
 
*  Kevin works Matt very hard but is able to make it fun. Sure, Matt has been sore and had blisters in places he never had them before, but he looks forward to each and every session.
 
As Matt approaches his senior high school season and soon living his dream as a quarterback at Texas A&M, he will continue working with Kevin. We are confident that Kevin can help him be one of the best college QBs in the country. If your son has a strong work ethic and a passion for his position, we strongly recommend Kevin as his quarterback coach.
 
 
 
Dave & Reecanne Joeckel
Arlington, Texas
April 2009
 
 
My son, Mac Morse and I were introduced to Kevin Murray in the Fall of 2009. I was immediately impressed with Kevin's direct, professional and honest approach to helping boys grow into young men. I was struck by his knowledge of the collegiate game and the business of recruiting. I have two boys, one who plays Division I football and Mac who is interested in playing at the next level. I have been exposed to many camps, personal trainers, combines and the like through my boys, and I am confident to say Kevin is one of the best in the business.
 
 
Becoming a collegiate quarterback is so much more than just possessing a strong arm. Kevin obviously works on the technical fundamentals which he is excellent at teaching, but what's more important, he works on the mental and emotional aspects of becoming a quarterback and the demeanor a young man needs to possess to be a leader on the field.
 
 
I have observed Mac's technical skills improve immensely from, point of release, footwork, pocket presence, accuracy, timing of his release and much more. Mac has recently competed in several area combines, and without a doubt, Kevin's tutelage and guidance have been instrumental in how Mac has performed.  While Kevin will push an athlete to the limits, he is always positive and conscious of how a young man responds to the training. As a Dad, I have never been shy about my boys being pushed, but I have always wanted them to be treated fairly, honestly and objectively so that they may grow into quality young men. If you are a Dad, rest assured that your son is in great hands! If you are an athlete, and you are really serious about becoming a highly competitive quarterback, and you are willing to work hard, don't look anywhere else!
 
 
Scott Morse
Dallas, Texas
February 2010