testimonials
“Coaching at any level is difficult, children and young teens bring an added layer. Mike's ability to address each situation and topic to the individual regardless of age is unparalleled. He identifies the needs, lays out a tailored plan, communicates it effectively, then executes. Competitive sports are a results-oriented business and under the Human Aero training methodology my son was able to secure two National Golds, One silver, and a Silver at the World Championships. While most coaches focus on performance areas like good fundamentals or great performance, Mike's approach develops and enhances the whole person resulting in not just a successful athlete but a successful person!”
-Bob H.
“Mike Sopko has had a truly profound impact on me both personally and professionally. I even moved across the country to train with him, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Sorry Sensei, you’re stuck with MegDawg.”
- Megan G.
“I first had the opportunity to fly with Mike when I had around 85 hours in the tunnel and just over 1000 jumps. His coaching completely revolutionized my approach to flying. Mike has broken my bad flying habits, refined the skills I thought I had mastered, and taught me completely new skills from square one. His ability to articulate the intricacies of bodyflight outside the wind and his ability to non-verbally communicate flying technique in the wind is unmatched. Mike not only understands how to do something in the optimal way, but he understands why it should be done in that manner. That is what leads to such a high quality progression with his coaching. Since that very first flight with Mike, I have spent 13 hours working with him and have another six hours planned in the coming months. I can't get enough of Mike's coaching and I'm certain you will feel the same way!”
- Marko P.
“Mike and Sam have been my daughter’s D2W team coaches for a couple of years now and we are so lucky to have found them when we did. Not only are they amazing flyers and coaches in the tunnel, they are equally as great outside of the tunnel. They helped my daughter become a more confident flyer and supported her through multiple National and International competitions that resulted in several medals. We love working with them and are excited to continue building a community of shredders with them.”
- Kristi J.
