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Testimonials
What coaches have said:
"Tim Haak’s coaching career is full of impressive numbers that define his success, but the one that sticks with me the most are the thousands of student athletes that have been positively influenced by this man. HIs leadership and guidance has inspired over 100 former athletes to become coaches or officials themselves. Now when you think of all the people that they in turn have influenced in a positive way, the compound overall impact of this man is staggering."
- Coach Neil Schultz
"I played for Coach Haak and have coached with him for 20 years. Great leader, motivator and gets the best out of his players as well as coaches. I would highly recommend his coaching expertise and advising to anyone."
- Coach Todd Streit
"Coach Tim Haak changed my life. His unwavering commitment to improving others lives through sports and education, combined with his remarkable ability to lead and impact wisdom has shaped lessons I carry into my profession and personal life each day. His advice and solid counsel have guided me through countless professional and personal moments. He is the most loyal, hardworking and inspirational leader I’ve been fortunate to have proximity to. He embodies the qualities every leader strives for- sharp insight, relentless drive and unwavering principles."
- Coach Dan Kramer
“Coach Haak is an exceptional educator, coach and leader. His remarkable record reflects a rare ability to galvanize a community, inspire the best in every individual, and build accountability systems that deliver consistent, high level-performance. His wisdom, masterful teaching, and unwavering passion elevate everyone around him."
- Coach Steve Patton
"Coach Haak has been a tremendous mentor to me over the last 18 years both personally and professionally. The 6 years I worked with him at Harvard High School felt like a 25 year daily coaching clinic and the experience I had with him was invaluable to my personal and professional career. I cannot thank him enough for the role he has played in my life."
- Coach Will Benson
“Coach Haak was able to take me, a kid who had never seen a wrestling mat as a freshman, and turn me into a state qualifier and a captain by my senior year. He provided great structure and installed mental toughness and also developed my unique style. When I was Coach Haak’s assistant in wrestling I learned that there is a hierarchy. But within that structure each and every assistant had a voice, and he really respected their ideas. Tim really empowered his assistants which is why so many went on to become head coaches. When I was a head coach it was a pleasure to work for Tim Haak. He was able to give suggestions on the day to day structure of the program. He was able to relay knowledge in a way that was a collaboration, which made him a mentor and not just a boss.”
- Coach David Abel
“Coach Haak has been a leader among men his entire Hall of Fame career. His ability to judge character and leadership is second to none. It has been an honor and pleasure to have coached alongside him at a high level the past 10 years. His commitment to be the best you can be has shown brilliantly in the time spent together.”
- Coach LeRoy Miles
“The leadership, work ethic, and character Coach Haak instilled in me laid the foundation for my success, helping me earn a Rose Bowl ring with the Wisconsin Badgers and a masters degree from Northwestern. Get in touch with him today; you will be glad you did.”
- Michael Korslin
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Tim in various capacities over the past 32 years. His guidance was instrumental in my development as a head track coach- helping me navigate team management, work effectively with administration, and handle athlete and parent concerns. Tim’s no- nonsense, common sense philosophy of “Do what's best for the kids” has been a guiding principle throughout my coaching and teaching career.”
- Coach Dennis Eisele
"Coach Tim Haak ALWAYS set his teams up for success by being TOTALLY prepared with a game plan that used our players/teams strengths and exposed our opponents weaknesses. He made EVERY player on our team feel they had an integral part in the team's success. He always found a way to put everyone in a place to contribute to the Teams’ success. It was an honor to coach for and with Coach Haak."
- Coach John Silker
"Coach Haak was an outstanding mentor for me. Qualities he helped me with: how to be a role model, holding athletes to expectations, and teaching life lessons. His knowledge of coaching is exceptional."
- Coach Brian Bradley
What Administrators and teachers have said:
“I am proud to say I hired Coach Tim Haak for his first job in education. My daughter, son and 3 grandchildren had the good fortune to have had Coach Haak as their coach. He demands respect and also gives it. His resume will outline his vast knowledge, experience and accolades that he brings to any situation. He is a creator, task master but empathic and is a problem solver. I unequivocally recommend Coach Tim Haak as a person, a spouse, a father, a teacher, a coach and a mentor.”
- Richard Crosby
“As an athletic director and coach, Tim Haak was instrumental in building a culture of excellence at our high school. His vision and leadership elevated programs and coaching. His personal investment in every athlete's development was evident day in and day out.”
- Robin Kvalo
“Tim Haak is an epitome of a coach regardless of the sport program. He has an extraordinary understanding of the skills sports program. Tim demonstrates understanding of the importance of recruitment of quality staff and their development, skills and team unity and improvement and parent support. In addition to his knowledge of coaching skills, he understands the necessity of a community booster club and what it takes.”
- Gary Calsyn
“No one cares more about his athletes than Tim Haak. He will help your coaches and AD’s understand what miracles these relationships can be.”
- Ann Bowers
“I worked with Coach Haak for 29 years. I was an assistant football coach and then the athletic director for most of those years. Our son is a football coach and I see Coach Haak in him. Coach Haak was hired by our school district to work with our coaches and was very successful in helping our younger coaches. I cannot think of a better person for this type of work.”
- Mark Dion
What Athletes have said:
“Tim Haak has not only provided me the skills needed to be successful on the mat and during competitions, but he instilled in me and my teammates what it takes to be successful in life. I still lean on those principles today and it has been 35 years since I last competed for him. Truly one of a kind.”
- Ryan Sciame
“Coach Haak’s expansive knowledge of sports, intense attention to detail and genuine love for people and serving others has always set him apart from his peers. He inspired me to become an educator and coach. I am proud to call him coach, mentor and my friend for life!”
- Justen Lehr
“Coach Tim Haak taught me lessons in discipline, teamwork,and perseverance that still guide me years later. His impact reaches far beyond football - he’s a Hall of Fame coach and a lifelong mentor.”
- Erik Korslin
“Coach Tim Haak is one of the most influential individuals I’ve had the privilege of knowing. His principles, high expectations, and unwavering dedication are evident every single day, inspiring everyone around him to be their best. Having played for and gotten to know Coach Haak, I can genuinely say that it has been an honor to learn from him and to have had the interactions I’ve shared with him.”
- Matthew Miles
“Tim has been more than my high school coach- he has been a mentor throughout my career. He has guided me through many challenges, both in the classroom and on the field.”
- Steve Wood
“I will forever be grateful for Coach Haak’s presence in my high school athletic career. His style of coaching not only prepared me for competition, but for the next chapter in life.”
- Jack Callen
“Tim Haak is one of those rare individuals who truly understands every aspect of athletics. From coaching to program management. His experience and knowledge as both coach and athletic director show in everything he does. His leadership always brings out the best in his athletes and staff.”
- Mike Vest
“The principles and values Coach Haak taught and installed in me during my formative years are foundational to who I am today. To this day there is rarely a day that goes by that my team at work or family at home does not hear me quoting his teachings. The vast success Coach Haak drove on the field pales in comparison to the successes he’s driven off of it through the building of boys into value-driven young men.”
- Zack Fiegel
“I’m very fortunate to have played for Tim Haak. His coaching taught me many lessons that I use in my daily life: accountability, teamwork, and toughness. He allowed his players to take ownership of their teams and guided us to be the best we could be. I'm lucky enough to call him a coach, mentor and friend.”
- Matthew Norgard
“Tim Haak has been a mentor and valued colleague for over thirty years. His integrity, experience and perspective have been invaluable to my professional growth and development as a school leader. Effective professional coaching of high functioning leaders is complex and Tim’s approach has been practical and impactful.”
- Rich Powers
“Tim Haak leads with honor and integrity. He inspires others to see their greatness and then helps them execute it.”
- Shawn Condon
“I have known Tim Haak for over 35 years. He was my coach in high school and down the road I coached under him for almost 10 years. Tim was and still is a mentor to me with coaching and life. He is one of the most genuine and dependable people I’ve ever met. His integrity, positive attitude and willingness to help others makes him a true asset in whatever he does.”
- Ryan Frenk
“Coach Haak brought out the best in every player, pushing us with patience, discipline, and genuine care for one another. His leadership transformed our team’s culture and provided us with skills for life after sports.”
- Grant Garrigan
“Tim Haak was not only about the X’s and O’s of the sports he coached, to him it was about life lessons and how to deal with adversity. How do you react when things are not going well on the field and in life? No one has taught me more about dealing with adversity in life than Tim Haak.”
- Chris Danner