BELOW ARE SOME COMMENTS ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
After 16 years, 7 national speaking titles, and over 950,000 leaders trained, we always take a moment to appreciate when the work we do is valued by the people we serve. These are some of our favorite comments we’ve read over the years. Enjoy!
4-H Military Partnership
“Having participated in countless sessions, Tom ranks in my tops of presenters for his enthusiasm, his content, and his ability to relate to audiences.“
Military Child Education Coalition
“I love how Swift Kick engages students and faculty to get involved. Tom has a unique ability to get people involved and connected.“
CP Capital US
“Tom was an incredible facilitator, who was able to quickly get our team to craft our personalized values statements in a fun, engaging, and authentic way.“
In-Q-Tel, Inc
“Tom prepared and brought high energy that was infectious in the room. People were engaged and productive the entire day, eager to contribute. The program was structured well and resulted in tangible objectives and strategies.“
Air Force Child and Youth Programs
“Tom really knows how to motivate individuals on how to improve their own training techniques. The program is exciting to learn about and easy to implement. We have used Swift Kick twice already and have future plans to use them again!“
Manhattan Country School
“Tom is an amazing facilitator for any organization“
Molloy College
“Tom’s energy and enthusiasm was contagious. Our students loved it!”
Virginia Commonwealth University
“If you are looking for ways to engage student leaders from all backgrounds and experience levels, Tom’s Dance Floor Theory program is the program for you! “
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
“Super engaging, interactive, and energetic. Covered the specific contact we had discussed and really met the needs of the conference. “
Fairmont State University
“Swift Kick is great to work with and Tom knows how to run a highly engaging virtual event!”
Sauk Valley Community College
“Our event was excellent! Our students loved it so much that they said that it was the best zoom meeting they had attended!”
Whatcom Community College
“Swiftkick has highly engaging content and a fun way to present important ideas around involvement and the student experience.”
College of DuPage
“The program does a great job of preparing Orientation Leaders for NSO, getting them to connect with each other, and learning how to connect with new students. It also helps them consider their leadership style and how they approach new students.
For Virtual NSO- It was a highly engaging virtual program that still created opportunities for OL’s to do their job, connect with new students, and provide information. It also allowed new students to meet and connect with each other. Not only did it bring the energy but also provided good information for students to have as they start their college journey. Swiftkick was also able to personalize it by incorporating some short department videos nicely into the presentation so that it flowed well.”
Penn State Altoona
“Tom is a professional, engagement master. He makes you feel seen, even through a screen, and his authenticity is always palpable. He can take a group of stiff, awkward, new students and make them relaxed and connected within an hour.”
Niagara County Community College
“Very engaging and great way to get students to stay involved in today’s current virtual world.”
SUNY Potsdam
“Extremely interactive, creative and engaging content. This event kicked off our virtual leadership conference and helped to set a positive tone for the rest of our program. Students loved the program and it inspired our staff to enhance our own virtual programming.”
Jefferson Community College
“Tom is very engaging even in a virtual setting. It is not an easy task to be so engaging in a virtual setting and I’m very glad he was the facilitator for our student orientation.”
St. Bonaventure University
“Loved the energy and the story that the Swift Kick program relays to the first year students. I think it really makes a difference for them.”
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
“Tom’s presentations are always great. The Swift Kick team is great to work with.”
Mount Aloysius College
“Tom and Swift Kick facilitators will make your students SMILE! They learn about each other and “break the ice” without ever using the word, “icebreaker.” Tom did an amazing job of teaching Orientation Leaders how to effectively use Zoom to engage their students!”
University of Nebraska at Kearney
“Tom is such a great facilitator. We have had the pleasure of having him present in person on our campus the last five years, and his skills, energy and expertise were just as valuable and engaging virtually.”
BCD Travel
“Tom has great connections with his audience and engages with all attendees.”
ASTA
“Tom will tailor his program to meet your needs as he prepares in advance by studying the organization and focusing on key points relevant to the audience. He’ll also ensure the audience is uniquely engaged in his talk ensuring all feel part of the program and come away feeling inspired.”
Fox World Travel, Inc.
“Swift Kick was a delight to work with and Tom was an incredibly engaging speaker. He acclimated to the team immediately, which provided solid credibility to what he shared throughout the day. It was a great “re-charge” day for our leaders providing self reflection and application to their teams. Tom was certainly welcomed as a new member of our Fox Family.”
University of Akron
“SwiftKick’s program is engaging, and it pulls students out of their shells especially if they are will a group they don’t know very well.”
University of South Florida
“A stimulating workshop that connects student engagement to student success and shares concrete strategies to increase engagement in various settings.”
1Berkshire Youth Leadership
“They were able to pivot to a virtual model and show how successful retreats can be run in such a new way. High energy, high engagement, and really fantastic end result.”
CIVSA
“Tom K is by far the most engaging and relatable speaker working with college students today. 13/10 recommend him!”
PCPA
“Tom was a hit at our conference. He was able to connect so well with his audience and had a great message to share. I can definitely see why he is a hit amongst undergraduate student leaders. He is so energetic, well-spoken and exciting.”
Texas A&M University Texarkana
“This program was super helpful and entertaining. I am excited to use the techniques I learned!”
Wake Technical Community College
“No matter how confident you are in your previously established leadership skills you can and will benefit from this presentation.”
Fort Hays State University
“This was such a motivating program. It gave me great tools to help me get other students involved.”
Alvernia University
“It is a program that changes a leader from being the crazy starter to the ultimate mixer.”
University at Buffalo
“Excellent program! Interactive and offered practical knowledge that student leaders can easily use and connect to their own experiences. Our students left feeling empowered and excited to engage students.”
James Madison University
“This was the most engaging presenter we’ve had in a long time. Would recommend to any one!”
Johns Hopkins University
“If SwiftKick can come in and provide safe space for laughter, intimate conversation, and breaking through barriers in one day, then keep them on your training rotation because it never gets stale, old, or moldy (like bread can).”
SUNY Postdam
“It is extremely fun & informative! There was not a point throughout the whole presentation where I was bored. It was awesome!”
University of St. Thomas
“So motivational & mind opening, makes you believe in yourself and just give you the courage to make our dreams come ture & get other people to share your vision & help the world become a better place. Most amazing & greater speaker EVER!!! Thank you for everything.”
Fordham University
“I have never been a part of such a fun and enjoyable presentation as this one- I give it five stars!”
Pierce College - Puyallup
“I’m always impressed by how effortlessly our Swift Kick presenters can turn a room full of nervous students into an excited and friendly group of people. Our students always leave with big smiles, excited for the year ahead.”
Niagara County Community College
“The swiftkick team brings the energy needed to really motivate students to want to be more engaged. Students that attended left feeling a new sense of confidence in themselves that they do have a potential to be a leader.”
Emmanuel College
“Great way to get new students excited and engaged right away! Event if they come in not wanting to be there, Tom gets everyone involved and they all loved the event and participated!”
The College at Brockport
“This was a great way to kick off our academic year! It was all about getting involved and making the most of your college experience. It was the perfect message for our students to hear during Welcome Weekend!”
Concordia University - St. Paul
“Tom does a phenomenal job training student leaders on how to get every student involved and intentionally thinking about what that involvement looks like. His presentation is interactive and informative and keeps students moving and thinking the entire time.”
Valparaiso University
“Need to update how you are presenting to high schools? Want an independent voice with high energy, quality data, and spot-on suggestions? Time for a SwiftKick………”