What People Say
Testimonials of our Program
Here are some of the things that our previous students, coaches, and parents have shared with us about their experience with Boys on the Right Track. We know how important it is to hear what others are saying about a new program.
This is just a small sample of the encouraging words expressed about our program. Please contact us to learn more about how you can join!
Thank you so much for a great season, your hard-work, and for helping the boys to see the value in helping others!
While I might not be a boy in the age range of the program, it still made a difference in my life and helped me get back on my right track. I missed teaching and helping inspire and make a difference in a huge way that I didn't even realize and coaching that group of boys and seeing them grow even just over those few weeks really made such a difference and brought my spirit in that regard back to life. I'm so very appreciative and thankful for the opportunity.
We love the program. Boys need a program that encourages exercise, play, healthy decision making, and positive self-growth. BOTRT accomplishes that and more!
We couldn’t say enough wonderful things about this program. I am so happy my son has been participating the last couple of years. Coach Bryan at Maple West is awesome. I love the emphasis on social skills development. As a mother and teacher, this is an amazing opportunity for our boys!
Great program for kids regarding discipline, healthy habits and community.
The program was great. It pushed my son past his limits and made him desire to be more active for the summer and spend less time on the video game.
In addition to more physical activity and healthy eating- I am very pleased to observe my son talking about his emotions and his classmates’ feelings. I love to see this increased awareness and new skills in dealing with emotions in a healthy way. Thank you!
I’ve coached Boys on the Right Track for 11 seasons now. My goal has always been to open up the door for the boys into the amazing world of running, as it will change their lives for the better. The boys learn so much, but most important, it gives so many of them an identity and sense of belonging they otherwise wouldn’t have. The fun nature of the program keeps them coming back and turns them into lifelong runners and better people!
Because of this program my son is motivated to keep running, we did the turkey trot together at his request and he made a goal to work up to 10 miles. He motivated me to get back into running as well.
This is only my second season coaching with BOTRT and I am hooked. I love the positive impact we are making with these young kiddos. The program created a safe space where boys can open up about how they are doing, while also providing the physical element to let them get their energy out.
I love this program, my son has taken his health habits more seriously and enjoyed going to every practice.
BOTRT is an important program for boys in this age range. As a school counselor I have noticed a change in my students from the first week to the sixth week. They are more motivated, persistent, and they are learning the importance of not only having a goal but sticking to it until completion. I believe that when they finish this race this will be a monumental accomplishment for them to appreciate for the years to come (not to mention the growth it has brought to me as a mentor). I appreciate the sacrifices Juliet has made to allow us to have this program and we have already received questions about doing it in the spring! Thanks so much.
Just want to say thank you for running this program. It's given my son so much confidence and he said he wants to run with the group for as long as he can, and then run middle school cross country when he ages out.
BOTRT is such an engaging program that teaches boys so many necessary skills. I know all the boys on Spruce Elementary's team really love staying after school and running with their peers and being a part of a team! The 5k is an amazing celebration of all their efforts and this program. I personally appreciate Juliet, as she makes sure that no boys get left out from this opportunity! Thank you for everything!!!!
What a great program you put together!!! Every parent I talked to had nothing but EXTREMELY positive remarks! I've coached many different sports with participants being in pre-school all the way up through adulthood , and watching these boys start from square one and put in the work to cross that finish line was by far the most rewarding coaching experience I have had to date.
My son really enjoyed the program, the coach and the other boys. It’s a great program! The small groups were wonderful. Coaches were well trained. Coach Barlette did a great job with the boys and I think is the primary reason that my son enjoyed the program so much. My son has strong interpersonal skills already, but this program reinforced these skills. Thank you sooooo much for this wonderful program! And thank you to all the volunteer coaches!! Great program. Appreciate time and efforts of coaches and Juliet
Our entire family was inspired by this program and are training to run another 5k soon My son has definitely become more aware of his health and we are both making healthier choices in our diet and have even started exercising together. I hope I can be his running buddy in his next race!
What most impressed me is the great deal of love and respect my son showed to me during the 5k. He's always been a loving, kind person but I was very impressed that he stayed by my side the entire time when he could've easily left me behind choking on his dust. Thank you for a wonderful program. My son has already made it known that he wants to join the Spring session of Boys on the Right Track.
We can't thank you the coaches for all the time they have poured into our son through BotRT!! It is such a wonderful program! But the program is only as good as it's coaches...and we had the best!! Our son loves it and has learned so much - not only about running and training, but about sportsmanship, encouraging others, being respectful to others, and having fun while pushing yourself to reach goals. Thank you so much!! It was another wonderful season!
My son has Autism and is not into any kind of sports. He came home from track so pumped and excited to tell me about it. This was the best experience for him and I am grateful he was able to participate.
My son attends the Pinehurst group. This is his first time participating. He LOVES it. He now lives for Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you so much for what you do!!
So extremely proud of my boy! After training with some awesome coaches with the Boys on the Right track program he completed a 5 k yesterday in Orchard Park! It may seem small to some, but considering where he started as an infant, this is huge! Many may not know, but my son never crawled, ok. one time he did an army crawl , just once, after a day of Physical therapy. He began receiving PT at about 15 months. He use to scoot around on his butt to get where he needed to go. He did not walk on his own until he was 23 months old. He use to try to run, but his feet never left the ground. It was more of a very fast walk. To this day he is not too keen about his feet leaving the ground. His physical therapist's patience, caring, and love along with his determination has got him to where he is today! Thank you to the coaches, parents and the rest of the boys from the Highland Boys on the Right track who had already finished the race but went and found my son who was still running and finished the race with him! You guys ROCK!
