THE PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT IN THE NATION!!!!   

"I wanted to express my gratitude for how the tournament was run and the hospitality I felt, along with the parents that attended and my players.      It really was such a positive experience for our team!"

Elizabeth Hinz - Denver East (Denver, CO) 

"Thanks again for all your efforts.  This event is has grown to become one that we look forward to every year.  Your coordination of the brackets and schedule, combined with the high level of competition, makes this the best event we play in every year!  This year’s event even had to deal with some weather issues and still went off without a hitch.  Great job (once again)….and we look forward to returning in 2011.!"

Bill Vieth - Reitz Memorial (Evansville, IN.)

"I can't thank you enough for all your efforts on behalf of high school soccer in this country.  I am well aware of how much time and commitment it takes to organize and develop such an event as our adidas National High School Soccer Showcase is equally as time consuming as your event is.  There is little doubt that what you have created is the single largest fall season high school event of it's kind and you should be commended for all you do in support of high school soccer.  Keep up the good work. !"

Tobey Cook  - Strongsville High (Strongsville, OH)

"Thanks for providing a tournament venue that helps each team preparing for playoffs find their strengths and weaknesses with top flight competition. To win a title in the state of Missouri requires this type of preparation. Congratulations in 2010 on putting together if not the best ,one of the best Gateway Classics. The facilities and competition made each team that participated better regardless of their outcome.!"

Chris Lawson - Rockhurst Jesuit (Kansas City, MO.)

"Another great event!  Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this event. We look forward to coming back in 2010." 

Bill Vieth - Evansville Reitz Memorial (Evansville, IN.)

"While we didn’t get the results that we would like, I believe that we will be better because we entered.   Thanks for all you do to make the tournament go so well.!"

Brad Wittenborn - Cape Notre Dame - Cape Girardeau, MO.

"Thanks again for putting together a great event! Looking forward to coming back in 2010.

Paul Vignocchi - Glenbrook North High School (Northbrook, IL.)

"I enjoyed the tournament immensely; I think that it was very organized, put on in a professional manner, and afforded the student-athletes an excellent chance to showcase their talents."

Brian M. Barnett - Assistant Soccer Coach & Recruiting Coordinator - Bradley University

"Congratulations once again for putting on a first-class Tournament.  Everything ran smoothly and the competition was keen.  The many hours that you put into this event was rewarded with another outstanding Tournament.  The fact that Sheldon Shealer of ESPN Rise was there speaks volumes about the national significance of this event. It is a great opportunity to play teams from outside of our area and to compete with the best from across the United States.  The level of play and the sportsmanship of the player and coaches was very high throughout the games.  You have done a great job in bringing quality teams to this event and we appreciate being a part of it.Special thanks to Dale Schilly and his staff for the use of their facilities.  It is nice to be able to have many of the games at the same venue to be able to watch the teams that are in the other brackets. Looking forward to being part of the 2010 Tournament."

Terry Michler - CBC High School (St. Louis, MO.)

"Thanks to you, your staff and all the volunteers for another great tourney.  We know we will have the opportunity to compete against some of the best teams in the Nation and it is a great measuring tool as we begin the final run to post season play.  I know I speak for a lot of coaches as we talk after a hard fought match that win or loses our kids will be better prepared for play off time.  Many thanks."

Jeff Rogers - Glendale High School (Springfield, MO.)

"Your tournament has helped our program immensely find our strengths and weaknesses. We seem to learn more when we lose than when we win. Thank you on behalf of our program and all of those coaches and teams who have improved by taking part in your tournament and who may or may not have recognized it or taken time to thank you. I know you love what you do but in so many ways if coaches look carefully at the competition they face in your tournament they will be able to become a better team regardless of their outcome. I can assure you we spent more time defending re-starts after our loss to St. John the Baptist. Our program truly believes that we use our regular season schedule to prepare us for what we face in November. It doesn't guarantee we will win a title year in and year out but it does give our kids confidence knowing they have faced the best teams in the city, state, region and country by playing great teams over two months."

Chris Lawson - Rockhurst Jesuit High (Kansas City, MO.)

"I would like to thank you for the opportunity to play in your  tournament.  My complements to you on the total experience that you gave all the teams.  The competition was top notch.  The games were well scheduled and officiated.  The fields were good and the ball boys did an outstanding job! The people involved with the tournament and the people of Quincy were gracious hosts.  Our team, Bishop Gorman High School from Las Vegas, benefitted from the high quality of competition and the style of play which we hope that the boys will build upon.  Once again, outstanding job by your team and city and much thanks." 

Jay Vaccaro - Parent of Bishop Gorman High - Las Vegas, NV

I want to thank you for an unbelievable weekend.  The level of soccer was brilliant and the organization was first class.  I would also like to mention how pleased we were with the hotel, the restaurants and everyone else we came across.  You have obviously done a great job in getting the community to get behind this tourney.  We are already looking forward to next year. I think this tourney has put us in a great situation for our playoffs.

Sam Tojaga - Cathedral Prep High (Erie PA.)

"Thank YOU!  It was a lot of work, but it all came off great.  Overall, I thought the officiating was more than adequate considering all the games and levels. I was happy with how we stacked up against some pretty good teams.  Perhaps, because I agree that this is certainly the premier tournament in the central US (if not , the whole US)"

Ken Burghy - Middleton High (Middleton, WI.)

"Thanks for putting on a first class event!!  And, for letting us be a part of it!!  We had an awesome experience!!  Everyone down here will get rave reviews from me on your event!"

Lee Horton - The Latin School - Charlotte, NC.

"Thanks for putting on such a great tournament.  The kids had a wonderful time."

Scott Carter (Davis, CA. Parent)

"Thank you for all of your work with the tournament.  We had a great trip and enjoyed the level of competition we had -- it was a great preparation for the rest of our season."

Brian Wood - Grandview High (Aurora, CO.)

"Thanks for a great weekend of hs soccer at its best.  On behalf of my team and school, we were very honored to have been invited to your tournament and played as well as we could to display our talents.  Per my conversation with you, we would very much like to return, and hopefully, play similar opponents."

Chelo Curi - Cherry Creek High  (Greenwood Village, CO.)

"What an experience for myself and my guys!  The sportsmanship, the respect and the play from the three teams we faced was outstanding.  We learned a great deal about ourselves and the way we play.  The referees were excellent, the tournament nothing but first class, we can only hope we are able to make the trip in 2009.  We can't thank you enough for the invitation. We highly respect you, your team (Quincy) and the tournament you put on.  It was by far the best sportsmanship of any tournament that we have attended. "

Scott Masini - Hudson High (Hudson, WI.)

"Thanks for a great weekend you run the best tourney!!!" 

Craig Ewing - 2009 National Champion St. Thomas Aquinas - (Overland Park, KS.)