Rob, Cathy, and staff,

Thanks so much for a great week at sports camp last week. All 3 Vaughan boys (Joey, Tommy, and Charlie) had a really great time. Please let Mike and Jake and all the other coaches know that they did a fabulous job.

Thanks again,
Bridget and Phil Vaughan

Hi Rob,

Anthony and Nik think a lot of you and love the camp.

Thanks
Penny Kane

Hello Coach Rob!

It sure is good to have Charlie home. Although I must admit I am so happy he had such a great time at your camp. The 7 hour ride home was uneventful and included Charlie talking about everything he learned at camp, funny stories and most of all what a great all around guy you are.

I realize we pay for him to attend your camp. I realize it is part of your job to teach him about hockey. I realize you want repeat business. Hey, the world is about making money.....I get that. You went over and above what you needed to do. Perhaps it wasn't big glamorous stuff, but it was stuff that made a difference in my son's life. He had such a wonderful time at your house the weekend you let him stay there. According to Charlie "your steak tips are the best in the world, your wife is really nice and your kids are funny". Sure, he talked about the hockey (a lot) but the smiles were all about the little things that made the month so great.

He rambled on about all the great guys he met, including Merrick, Jack, Matt, Dave, Bubba .... the list goes on. He noticed the caliber of player you are looking for.....skillwise and characterwise. He said the counselors treated him awesome. Please let them all know how much I appreciate that.

He went on to say things like:

"Mom, you know who really is an awesome coach?.....Mike Tenney. Lancaster should've kept him like you said".
"Coach Kumpel is so good. He really explains things until you get it. I was with him most of the time which was great."
"Oh my god Mom, Rob is so funny........". (That one started alot of stories!!)

Anyway Rob, I could ramble on forever. Basically, I just wanted to say thank you to you (and please thank Chrissy as well) for giving so much of your time, your heart and your knowledge to my kid this summer. I realize Charlie isn't a superstar, but he is a really well-rounded, hard working kid and mainly I am glad you are the type guy to reinforce those qualities.

See you at the end of August. Until then, take care and I hope your thumb is feeling better.

Sincerely,
Nancy (aka Charlie's Mom)

PS, please extend a big THANK YOU to Coach Kumpel and Coach Dennis as well. Charlie told me he learned alot from both of them.

Hi Rob & Chrissy,

I just wanted to take the time out to thank you for such a great week. Freddy had a blast, he loves coming to you guys! He came home with a big smile on his face and had nothing but great things to say! By the sounds of things, it was a lot of fun! Have a great rest of the summer, let us know when you will be in Florida, we owe you a dinner.

Wendy and Jeff Kasten

Hey Rob -

Thanks for having Patrick at your house for the pool party and cookout. It's very nice of you and Chrissy to open up your house for these kids. He had a blast, even though they lost their last 2 games. Best part for me-he came home w/a whiffle! Yah!! I was on him for months to get it cut, but he didn't want to mess w/the "flo"!! I gotta say though, he walked right up to me after the last game and I had no idea who he was. It took me about 2 mins to figure it out!!

He had an awesome experience at both the Hub Cup and Chowder Cup. Thanks for giving him the oppurtunity to play in these. I had told Rob R after the Hub Cup that I hadn't seen him play so good in a very,very long time. I think he has a tendency to get lazy, but when he's playing w/better kids, he knows that he has to step it up, and he certainly did. Some of his old teammates from when he played for the Washington Little Caps (which is now Team Maryland 95) were up playing this past week, so he was psyched to be able to see them.

Once again-thanks so much. I don't know if you're playing in the golf tournament today. I'm going down to pick up the boys, so hopefully I see Rob so that I can thank him also. Take care-tell Chrissy I said hi! See you in 2 weeks for Shannon's camp. She is beyond psyched!!

Marianne

Coach Rob,

I wanted to thank you personally for the way my son was DJ treated at your camp. He had a great time and it was a great learning experience for him. He took away a lot that he can use to build on to get to the next level. The camp was everything that Dennis told us it would be and then some. Your counselors took a lot of time to help my son during the camp and in the games and that helped his confidence tremendously. Since we are down in NJ, I dont think that we will be able to make any more weeks of camp this summer but I am sure that DJ will be back next year.

I will keep an eye on your website and if you get down yourself to NJ to run anymore clinics DJ will be there. Thanks for everything !! Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Bret Cummings

Hi Rob,

Thank you so much for everything you did for the boys this past week. It was by far the best camp they ever participated in. All 3 of them are already planning on coming back next year!

Brett was drawing & explaining the plays to us, he is still talking about what he learned & the friends he made. He really liked Coach Mark too.

We are heading back up with our oldest son on the 21st, we couldn't swing having him do the camp but we will definitely plan on having him attend next year as well. He just signed a Jr B contract with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Junior Knights & will be playing for Anthony DiPalma & Ace Rogue.

Thanks again,
Kim & Ray Welsh

Hi Rob,

Owen was thrilled to start the skills session again. He came home last night wishing that the season was starting now. He will be at the skills sessions every week. See you next week.

John Hogan

Rob,

Hope all is well. I know you hear this all the time...but thank you. Over just the past few weeks, you and your team had such a positive effect on Nathan. He absolutely LOVES hockey and is thrilled with your sessions. I see the smile under his helmet while he is on the ice the entire time and know that he is having so much fun and getting so much out of it. So, thank you. We very much appreciate it.

Kim Zerrenner

Hi Rob,

I wanted to let you know Coach Dennis ran an outstanding practice yesterday. I learned a lot. He breaks down the tasks and communicates his knowledge very clearly. He was great about staying on top of us for things we needed corrections with (like me with the straight legs). Everyone was really happy with him. Thought you would want to know. Thanks.

Paula McKenna

Jameson LOVED the Monday learn-to-play session and so did I. You are all so wonderful with the kids - you somehow manage to teach them the skills while maintaining the fun and joy of skating. We'd love to come back for more Monday sessions and continue during the summer (in whatever class you think is best).

Thanks
Rebekah

Hi Rob
I wasn't sure if you knew yet but I was voted Captain for Walpole High Hockey for next year. I just wanted to thank you for all the help you gave me through my years with hockey.

Thank you again
Mike N

Hey Rob, we have not officially met, but my boys have come 3 or 4 times now...just wanted to let you know (you probably hear it all the time) that they are having a blast....and that you seem to run a really fun/productive program. Although my husband grew up playing hockey, we are new to the scene as parents. Its important to us that they have fun...as we say before they get on the ice "do good listening, try hard and have fun". Your program is doing the trick, so thanks!

Oh, and by the way, the coach that hung out with Colten tonight playing with the puck...Colten was so excited and proud that he got to "hang" with him...I don't know his name, but Thanks!! The extra effort to engage is what counts for me!

Wyatt & Colten's mom,
Shaunette Nastar

Hi Rob, thanks very much for the special attention Ryan got during the Feb camp. He enjoyed it and learned from it. Your coaching staff showed a special attention to details that he is not getting now. He is looking forward to playing in your league.

Regards,
Mike Moore

Hi Rob,

Great session last night, the only bad thing about your camp is Brady thinks his mite team is Boring! He has so much fun with the other kids and always talks about the other coaches (not just you). I was just wondering if you are starting anything up at the end of this month or in april, Brady's mite league is ending this week and I would like to keep him skating.

Thanks Rob, your the best
Booma

Hi Rob,

Both my boys had been going on Tuesday nights when the schedule has allowed. I do want to say you have one hell of a program. My oldest son Tyler ( 12 a 97 ) is a last year peewee but his first year playing hockey has worked with I beleive Rob Reilly a couple of times off to the side. I would like to say thanks for that. Your skills are strong and fun the boys look foward to going every time we can. I'm sure we will be back for more.

Thanks Again,
Todd Pietrzyk

Hello,

I wanted to thank both of you for the fantastic experience my son, Shane, had at your skills mini-camp this past week in Walpole. It was great for a 6 year old who gets a little nervous, he got very comfortable quickly. The teaching was top notch and I could see him today in his game with more confidence to carry the puck more. He learned alot while having fun, the perfect combination. As a matter of fact, he was disappointed Thursday that there wasn't another day. Thanks again for making Shane's week and helping him. This was a great experience.

Kirk McDonough

Rob

At the last minute Jimmy decided to play his senior year of hockey instead of just baseball. As we were talking about the fun he has had in the sport, you and your staff were a large part. We Both just wanted to say "THANK YOU" for being a great coach and more important a good friend to Jimmy over the years.

Thanks again
Jim's

Hi Bob and Rob. First and foremost I would like to thank you and your organization for all you have done in helping with the deveolpment of George's hockey skills. He is presently on Dedham's JV team with the hope he makes varsity next year. Again, thank you very much for everything.

Hey Rob!

Thanks for an awesome preseason camp! The drills and skating were great and I know I'm going into the season in great shape. I really appreciate all of your help. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!!!

Kate Reilly

Thanks again for the great instruction Rachel received this fall. Mike had asked us to let him know which team Rachel got on at Winsor. Let him know she made the varsity team.

Thanks,
Karen

Hi Rob,

I can’t thank you enough for creating such an outstanding learn to play hockey program. My 6 year old son has learned more in a few sessions with your team than he did in 2 years of learn to skate programs. He is skating, learning hockey skills, moves and he can’t wait ‘till Thursdays for Hockey (his “best day of the week”). The staff is amazing and we are so impressed with the staff to student ratio. You make learning fun! Thank you!

Appreciative parents,
Katie & Paul Sherman

Hi there, My name is Bobbie-jo and i attend your tuesday night skills session. I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and dedication. I wanted to point out how even with the ice filled with almost 50 plus skaters, you find the time to give individual help to your skaters, that is true dedication. There was also another guy who stopped and tookd time out to help me with my shooting individually. In closing i just wanted to say, i drive from western mass (1/1/2 hours each way, to your hockey clinic once a week because it is more than worth it! Again, thank you for your time and effort in making the experience so fullfilling and worthwhile!

Bobbie-Jo Nugent

Hey rob its justin. I want to let u know that ur camp is amazing and the reasom for my success in hockey right now. I'm going to be up in boston october 16-18 and I wanna meet up cause that's how we do it haha. Get back to me whenever u get a chance. Peace out.......P.S. Your the best

hi there , this is a bit overdue but i would like to thank everyone at rbhockey for giving me the most amazing summer, the standard was great and WOW a AHL coach, dave taught me things that are so knowledgable and obvious and really was a fantastic coach, i knew i had improved but when i got back to england i started scoring goals from everywhere on the ice. i left without a slapshot and i came back with one too ! the accomadation facilities are top class and exceptional. all the staff are friendly and make the whole experience worth while especially Rob who has a amazing way with the kids, a really gifted coach. And the rink is amazing too!

ive been to 4 camps now, and this was the best by far. ill always have great memorys of it being just the best way to spend a summer and i cant wait to potentailly come back as a one ice helper, well worth the plane flight!!

many thanks and hope to see you soon
Joe

Hi Rob,

I can’t thank you enough for creating such an outstanding learn to play hockey program. My 6 year old son has learned more in a few sessions with your team than he did in 2 years of learn to skate programs. He is skating, learning hockey skills, moves and he can’t wait ‘till Thursdays for Hockey (his “best day of the week”). The staff is amazing and we are so impressed with the staff to student ratio. You make learning fun! Thank you!

Appreciative parents,
Katie & Paul Sherman

Hey Rob,

It's Dylan Metcalf. I just wanted to say thank you. I dont really get to tell you how much i appreciate what you do for me. I really want to thank you. You've been and still are an amazing coach to me. I learn something new every time i'm with you and it is fun being with you. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Thanks again,
Dylan Metcalf

Hey Rob,

It's Dylan Metcalf. I just wanted to say thank you. I dont really get to tell you how much i appreciate what you do for me. I really want to thank you. You've been and still are an amazing coach to me. I learn something new every time i'm with you and it is fun being with you. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Thanks again,
Dylan Metcalf

Hi Rob,

My son Mike participated in the Spring / Summer Semi Private Lessons on Thursday nights. He liked going every week and I saw improvement in a lot of areas especially shooting and fighting for the puck. Do you plan to offer anything like that in the fall?

Thanks,
Mark

Hey Rob,
Wanted you to know that Mike was great today. He explained things well, and chose drills that were right on for where most of us are at. I'm working on a couple of friends to get them to come, this'll help. There were a couple of new girls today and I think they felt welcomed as well.

Peace
Gail T

Rob,
I hope you enjoyed the rest of your summer. Brenna had a great time at your girls boarding hockey camp. She couldn't stop talking about it for weeks afterward. She showed the skits the girls did at the talent show to everyone.

Thank you,
Kristine

Dear Rob,

Thank you so much for this summer. The camps were great. I’ve learned so much and I think I made up for my lost year. I also had so much fun and made tons of new friends. The ice time is so valuable especially with the coaching staff you bring to the table. I’ve learned new systems including “In at th e red, out at the blue.”

All the counselors were awesome especially Johnny, EA, Mike, Kevin, Casey, Dave, Dennis……well I’d probably name them all but you get my point. They made everything that much better. Thank you to Chrissy for having all 50 of us over every week for a cookout. Not only have I become a better hockey player but I think I have become stronger (Thanks to Dennis’s 200 pushups a day). Also, not only has my performance on the ice improved but I’ve become a better person.

Everyone I know that’s been at the camp has loved it also. I’m trying to get some of my friends to come to the camp next year. I’ve told them all about you and they can’t wait to sign up. A couple will be doing multiple weeks.

Thanks to you and the RB Hockey staff this was an incredible experience. I am applying for high schools this fall so I couldn’t have come at a better time. I can’t wait for the season so I can showcase what I’ve learned.

Thanks again,
Spongey

P.S. Chicka Pow Baby!

Hi Rob,

I just wanted Thank you very much for letting Domenic into camp last week he had a great time and learned a lot. If I can be of any help to you please let me know.

Thanks
Domenic Longobardi
Pure Hockey

Dear Rob,

I would like to tell you again how very happy both of my boys were at the RBHockey Camp!

Thanks a million for everything!
Erin Jantz

I think you know this but I can't say enough good things about the great experience both jacqueline and andrew had. I asked you and dennis a month ago to get jax's shot up a bunch of levels from where it was - what I saw today with a solid hard snap shot - I am impressed - wrist shot velocity is up a bunch too. Clearly her mechanics are better - so despite her wanting "her" money back she couldn't pay either of us enough for what she got out of it.

She had a blast staying there and I am certain she is starting to figure out when she takes things a little too far - with a little coaching help.

Andrew is easier to see his improvement - and boy did he. Like I said this am - I shouldn't be amazed based on previous experience but I still am. Obviously you get the right people with the right kids. Next year we need to work him into your program a couple of more weeks

Again great job. See you @ sept 1 for neh

Frank Seymour

Rob

Just wanted to let you Jasper enjoyed the camp, told me the coaches were great. Explained to me what he was doing wrong with his wrist shot and his stride. Normally he just tells me what he had for lunch.

Thanks
Ed Clay

hey rob it feels like forever since i was in walpole but im missing it really bad. just wanted to say i miss u and the camp and wanted to see how the famm was doing. im going to be up in boston for the weekend since my sister is moving into collage and wanted to see if maybe ur family wanted to meet up for lunch or something but ur probably busy. so have a great year and hopefully ill see u this weekend or next summer and keep eachother updated chikapow. talk to u soon check 2<-1

Justin Bayer

Rob,
I can not thank you and your staff enough. Joe had such a great time again this year! He is all ready talking about next year and wanting to get a job the day he turns 14 so he can come for at least two weeks next year!!! As a parent it is great to see him improve at the game he is so in love with but add in how I have seem grow as a person from the camp experience is ummeasurable.

Thanks Again!
Ellen Peterson

Hey Rob, so i was eating hummus today and i realized i never said thank you, so thank you so much!! it was the best week of my summer, i met the best friends and had sooooo much fun (facepainting and talent show!!). and when i was on the plane to london i was making friendship bracelets and i only had black and yellow string so i was thinking of what i could make and i thought of rbhockey, so its not finished but its kinda the coolest thing ever. its a yellow bracelet and it has black letters that say rbhockey and has black hockey sticks. so once i finish that i have to give it to you!!! first essay of the year here haha.

Lexie

Thank you so much Cathy! That is more than generous! They are extremely happy, in fact I already got the call asking if they can be there on Monday and Tuesday!

Everyone is talking about your camp around here. There are several families that have contacted me asking what all of the talk was about it and how they are definitely signing up next year.

Thanks for making it such a great experience for them.
Julie

Rob,

I just want to take this opportunity to say Thank You.

Carly really enjoyed her time at camp. It was her first time away from home (for longer than an overnight) and you and your team took good care of her, Thank You.

I was interested in the hockey, my wife was interested in the socialization and we got both. When we picked her up last Friday, we asked her if she learned anything, and the first thing out of her mouth was that "they" corrected my bad habits. and then she already asked about coming back next year.

So I guess instead of good-bye, its, see you next summer.

Sincerely,
Ross Strauss

Hi Rob,
I was going to call you, and I realize you are eating dinner out and I didn't want to bother you. Just wanted to thank you for the greatest week of camp. My girls had a blast and thank you for treating them as part of your family. You did so many fun things with them (chinese dinner, talent show, Six Flags, pool party and cookout, etc) on top of the awesome hockey skills that were taught.
You are a magnet to kids and you deserve all that you have worked so hard for (I truly mean that).

Great job,
Feeley

Cathy, my two kids had a great time last week. You run a great camp. Special thanks to the dry land instructor who let my 5 year old participate. He is still talking about it.

Jim M.

Rob
Thanks so much to you and Dennis and the rest of your staff. You always go out of your way to make Maggie feel special. She was just entertaining her grandma and me with stories of camp.

Enjoy the rest of your summer & thanks again!
Kelly

Dear Coach Rob,

I am writing to you for my son Jack Rousselle. He attended the week of July 5 camp. Jack has said that of all the hockey camps over the years that he has attended (and it has been many!!) that he felt he learned the most at Rob Barletta's hockey school. He was very happy to attend and he made some great friends. He has said that he would like to come to the camp again next summer.

Thanks,
Ann Marie Rousselle

Hi Rob,

I just wanted to thank you for all your suggestions and help this summer. I’ve been working really hard on the ice and off the ice so I can hopefully play in college. The individual skills sessions and the girl’s suburban league this past spring were awesome. I really think I got a ton out of them.. Your camps and programs have helped me improve so much and thank you for everything. I plan on signing up for a fall skills session too! Thanks again.

Kate Reilly

Hi Chrissy and Rob,

Our boys Jackson and Matty attended your skills camp last week. They had a blast. Matty cried all the way home. He told me: "You just need to understand that those people were like family. Mom, I am going to miss them so much." It was so obvious how much they both gained when they played in their summer league the other night What more can we say other than we will definitely be back next summer! Thank you for building their confidence both on and off the ice.

Sincerely,
Dave and Susan Schreiner

Chrissy, let Rob know Kyle McKenzie (Former NEH Player) was drafted by the Yankees. We are waiting to recieve their offer which they say will be equal to 2nd round $$. He may have a tough decision, pitching for Tulane University next year of the Yankee minor league team. My nephew loved the camp (week of 6/30) . He'll be back next year.

All the best,
Mike Mckenzie

Hey Rob,

I just wanted to say thanks for a great week. I had a blast and cant wait to do it again in August. even tough we lost in the tournament I still got a lot out of the camp.

Thanks, Mikey Merrigan
chica pow....

Dear Rob and Chrissy,

The video is super! All 15 Falmouth kids had such a great time at camp last week. The one comment I've heard over and over is this comparison to the several other camps they have attended: they've never worked harder, learned more, or had more fun than at your camp! My boys wish they could spend every week on the ice with you and your outstanding coaches and counselors.

THANK YOU from the group!
Amy

And you have a tremendous influence on the young men with whom you work. They admire you greatly! We're trying to find a friend that will go up with Philip. We'll keep you posted.

Cindy

Dear Rob and Chrissy,

I wanted to thank you for making Charlie's camp experience awesome. He sent me a text after the first day that said "this is the best camp ever". So, of course, my mind was put at ease. We very much appreciate how welcoming your staff was upon our arrival. We also appreciate the amount of ice time and the coaching Charlie received while he was there. He is VERY excited to come to camp again on August 9th!

Rob, if there is anything in particular you think Charlie needs to work on, please speak with him directly. We are really "letting go" this year and letting him make decisions on how hard he works, what he wants to get out of hockey etc. Adulthood is right around the corner and we have strongly informed him that dedication and hardwork will open doors.

Again...BIG THANKS to both of you for running such a high quality camp.

See you soon.

Nancy J. Ricard

Hi, Thank you for the email and thank you for a great experience for Ben. He loved camp and his mohawk is actually growing on me... He will definately be back next year and we will get in touch with you about the Chowder Cup for our other son, who is a '94. Take Care and enjoy the rest of your summer.

Katey Taylor

Hi Rob & Chrissy,

Thanks so much for all the time and energy you put into your camps. I am a camp director myself and I know all the work that goes into it. Freddy had the most amazing time. He has been to a hockey camp every summer since he is 5 years old and he said this was the best he's been to so far! I am not just saying that, because that is what he said. He will definitely be back in some way shape or form. He will be a sophomore in high school this year and has a very demanding schedule between the IB program he is in and hockey for this season. He would really like to go to Prep School for his junior year. We will see what this year brings. Thanks for everything, he made so many friends and learned so much. You guys are the best! Please keep in touch with us and let us know when you will be down south.

Wendy & Jeff Kasten

This was David's first time away from home. The text message he sent me on Tues. night says it all: "Camp is awesome!"
Thanks for running such a great program.

Walter Luikey

Hi Rob & Rob,
I wanted to let you know that we will be away next week and tonight will be Matthew and Chris's last game.

I wanted to thank you for the opportunity for both Matthew and Chris to play in your program. They made some new friends and had a ton of fun. This was a great experience for Matt to play in real games with refs and real goalies. I can see the progression in Matthew's game knowledge (once he had off sides explained about 10 times) and the couple of goals he scored helps his confidence (he certainly has never lacked in that department). I hope to get all 3 of my boys to the mini camp at the end of the summer - so you haven't seen the last of them...

I'm sure you hear this quite often but you have a great program and you and your staff work so well with the kids. Game or skills, win or lose they always come off the ice smiling!!!

Thank you again!
Debbie

What have you done to my son's brain? It is all Hockey, Hockey, Hockey. No seriously Preston loved hockey camp. He would like to attend the August 9th Session of camp if there is still space. You have created a monster.

Clare Chisholm

Mr. Barletta,

This is CJ Meyer, also known as "Dennis' guy", I know that you are very busy now with your new rink and everything, but I just wanted to thank you.

In all aspects of the camp I feel was great for me. Going in knowing no one I met new kids, that at the end of the week became my friends. On the ice the resources you provided for me was great, Coach Kumpel, Coach Coughlin, Coach Cuniff were very very helpful and I feel that I left a better player then when I arrived. So again thank you so much for everything in the week I was there and I really hope I can scratch up enough money for next year.

Sincerely,
CJ Meyer

Rob,
Thank you so much for the mini chowder cup camp/ tournament. I learned so much and had a lot of fun. It was my favorite camp i have gone to in my whole life and I know my roommates feel the same way. Mr Kumpel was a great instructor and coach and he made not just me but every player out there better.

The tournament was a great experience. Our team worked really hard. Even though we didn't get into the quarterfinals, i believe it was a success. We all got a taste of what hockey will become for us in the future years. The competition was great and it will help the whole team in there hockey careers.
I would also like to thank you for making the off ice time fun. Six Flags was great. (even though i didn't go on any rides.) Everyone had fun. Also, the night at your house was very fun. It was so nice of you to do.

I will be back for at least 2 more camps. I've been planning on going to the stickhandling and shooting camp, the defenseman's camp, and the game situation camp. Frankie and Danny both have asked to come to the defenseman camp.

Lastly, I want to thank all the counselors. They were all really kind and they taught us a lot. They also made the off ice hours fun. Especially to John, Coughlin and E.A.

Once again thanks so much for the camp. It taught me a lot and I had a lot of fun in the process.

Jake Romano

Hi Rob,
I want to let you know that Danny had a great experience at the boarding camp it seems like it was a good balance
Of training and fun!!! Hopefully he retains all the information and applies it when skating this season.

Thank You,
See you around the rinks

Linda Loprete

Hi Rob,

I just wanted to get a letter out and thank you for the great Mini Chowder Boarding Camp this week. Jake had a tons of fun as well as some pretty intense ice time. We were impressed with the level of instruction and dedication to this camp. I noticed by the end of the week that his skating had greatly improved!

The boarding facilities were first rate and being so close to the rink made everything run smooth. The security system as well a that staff on hand made me feel at ease.

Your personal involvement is what makes your camps so much fun.

Also send thanks to Mark Kumpel, and Rob Reilly both a class act!

P.S. what does Jake owe you for the haircut?

John Romano
Reading, Ma.

Cathy,
My boys had a blast. Check this out, we went to the beech (Captain Wheeler in Narragansett, RI.) with several of their old click and Mike comes up to me 15 minutes after we get there and asks if we can go to the rink.

Tell Rob and the entire RBHockey staff they all have done a fantastic job.
We leave for Nashville tomorrow after the on ice session which ends around 10:00AM.

Thanks a bunch,
Mike C.

Rob,

Anthony and the other two Rocket kids are having a blast this week. Tooo funny they never call us they are having too much fun and I know the instruction is great so we are thrilled. Hopefully I can get my whole team to participate next year. You totally get it work hard/ play hard.

Thanks,
Anthony

Hi Rob,

My son, Sam Bluestein from Falmouth, is having the time of his life.

Thanks,
Ross Bluestein

Rob
I was surprised at how much Kevin enjoyed the Mini Chowder Cup Camp, and the games were an added bonus. He enjoyed the new friends and games. He is looking forward to the split season Express in the fall, and this was a great way to meet the staff. He is now paying the price at the State Police Academy for this week.

Peter

Hey coach Barletta its Jeff Jaquith you may remember me from your boarding camps or from playing NEH years ago. After leaving NEH and hockey all together my freshman year, to concentrate on football and lacrosse, contact has been lost. I just finished my sophomore year which turned out to be extremely successful. I played on the Lasalle Academy football team along with former NEH player Nick Cooney. Our team went undefeated and won the Div 1 state championship, I acquired enough playing time throughout the year to earn a varsity letter along with a championship ring. During the winter because I was not playing hockey I worked out and managed to maintain an honor role status the entire year. This spring proved to be just as successful as the fall. After making the JV lacrosse team my freshman year my goal was to make varsity as I tried out with other former NEH players, Mike Hicks, Tim Ryan, and Sam Cooney. I was one of four sophomores to make the varsity lacrosse team and letter. We lost in the semi-finals despite being the favorite for the championship. I can't help but credit a portion of my success to the lessons I learned from boarding camps to playing NEH.

Whether it be discipline or never making an excuse for a mistake, or playing hard 100% of the time my coaches see these and reward me with playing time and special pointers and tips. I can't thank you enough for turning me into the athlete that I am today, there is no doubt that NEH and your camps are the foundation of all my athletic success I have found recently. Although much of my sports focus is entirely fixated on lacrosse and football I still find myself constantly playing pond hockey and following the bruins game by game.

I know you like to be updated on how your players are doing, so I hope you enjoyed reading this and hope you can respond so I can begin looking into becoming a hockey ref. Thank you once again for not only shaping the athlete I am today but making me the person that I have become.

Jeff Jaquith

Coaches Barletta, Kumpel & Coughlin,

I just wanted to say thank you, for a great time at the chowder cup this past weekend.
All of your hospitality was most appreciated (really did not expect visiting your house & the trip to the beach)!

Enjoyed working w/all of the Walpole Express staff & again, just wanted to say "thank you" for great experience.

Good luck this year & hope to stay in contact with you.

Jimmy McNally
(Central Penn Panthers)

Just wanted to let Rob know that my son, Doyle, just completed a week of camp and the chowder cup tourney and had so much fun. He learned so much and can't stop saying how much he wants to go back next year. Thank you so much.

Tonja Somerby

Hey Coach Rob, I’d like to thank you one more time for everything this week. I had a great time, and it felt good to be back at camp. I appreciate you letting everyone go over to your house, also; that was a lot of fun. I enjoyed being a part of the team and making a good run this morning. I am grateful that you gave me the opportunity to play.

I had a perfect week, and I can not wait to be back at camp next year.

I hope to see you soon, please keep in touch,
Raffi

It's been a long time! I just wanted to get caught up. I want to thank you again for everything you helped me with and I would not have played ISL hockey without you. Right now I'm at BU playing club hockey and it's really good--great kids and a lot of games. Anyways, I would love to stop by and see you or get on the ice a little this summer! I'd love to hear from you!

Sincerely,
Nick

Hi Rob,

I ran into you last Monday at Iorio, and told you how much my son, Theo, loved your camp this past winter. He had a great time and thought you were the best. One of his favorite memories from that camp was when he wiped out mid ice, and you told him his wipeout was classic as he was leaving the arena. You're a great coach and a great person. Thanks for doing what you do. We'll see you around the rinks sometime.

Sincerely,
Tom Bollenbach

Hi Rob & Staff:

My name is Kathy Young. My son Drew Young is in your Learn to Play Hockey Day Camp for 3-9yr olds this week (6/29-7/3/09 12-1pm) at Iorio Arena in Walpole. Drew went to the camp on Monday and Tuesday and just loved it! The instructors were great.

Thank you,
Kathy Young

Dear Rob,
Just a report on Sean Riordan, a NEH graduate who played 4 years of varsity hockey @ Milton High School for Coach Paul Noonan. Sean is now a
freshman @ Boston College enjoying ItraMural Hockey every week. High Lite of Sean's hockey career was Senior Year, he was accepted Early Admission to Boston College on the same day that Coach Noonan told Sean that he would be playing wing on the Power Play for Milton High! You know which was more rewarding for a hockey player! NEH is great but Rob Barletta is THE MAN to these kids and always will be..great job. Coach Noonan recognized that Sean had some talent and he could not have had a better high school hockey experience than he did @ Milton High! Now he is enjoying the sport playing intramurals for fun. My hats off to you Rob Barletta & RB Hockey!

Rob
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know how much Ian enjoyed your mini-camp. We've done a few other kinds of camps, and usually by the third day he's begging to quit -- this was the first time he's ever been excited to attend every day. He had a lot of fun, and he learned a lot. He's already talking about attending another one, so we'll keep checking the website for future camps. Thanks again!

Cheryl Henry

Hi Rob

Thank you for getting back to me. My 9yr old, Michael, did the mini camp last week and had a blast. You won him over. He wants us to bring him to some Tues night skills sessions which he previously felt intimidated about going to.

Thanks again
Diane

Rob - my son is AJ, he goes on Thursday's Learn to Play (as a walk-on), and went to your December Mini Camp. He turned 6 in November. The Mini-Camp was great and worth every penny. You and your coaches do a great job with the kids.

Thanks,
Roger

Rob -
I think you know this but you hire great people - and then put them with kids in the right age groups - I am always concerned that Andrews first experience with anything be positive - and boy was it with his first weeklong hockey camp - he keeps talking about everything you did, even the lunch with the "giant chicken nugget" - I forget his name but the coach that worked with Andrew (he worked at the rink in nh) came up to me on monday and said - ya know he can do whatever we ask him - but is it ok if I push him because he likes to take breaks but will improve dramatically if we push him - I of course said to push him as hard as he thinks - I think he finished yesterday very strong - most other camps would have let him just cruise through - I really appreciate the fact that you and your coaches can read kids and get the most out of them. And if you want proof that what you do works - look at Jacqueline she is so much better - and she has a blast at your camps with you Dennis and the women coaches - She is talking about back to back weeks of overnite camp next summer (good luck to you) - that more than anything tells me we collectively are doing things right.

Frank

Hey Rob,

Thanks so much for such a good time at camp. this had to be my best year. i am looking forward to skating again with you the week after next. You guys and counselors are truly the BEST!

Olivia

Cathy,

It was a pleasure meeting you, Ryan got a lot out of the camp and had fun. Thank Rob for us. Let us know about next year.

Thank you
Tammy

Rob,
Meg and Kate are having a great time and seem to be working hard. I can't thank you and Rob enough. We will see you on Thursday. Thanks again.

Tom