Testimonials 
"Participating in the youth basketball program at Ken-Rock Community Center
reinforced the value of hard work and cooperation that have influenced me throughout my life."
-Todd Brannan
Head Basketball Coach
Jefferson High School 
"Being involved at Ken-Rock in team activities as a kid really enhanced my love of sports, which is still strong today. More importantly, playing team sports as a child provides an early life experience in getting along with others and interacting in a group with various personalities. This becomes even more important in adult life and the work environment. Lastly, the friendly competition is a positive thing to carry forward in life. Nothing wrong with wanting to win, just make sure to learn how to do it with dignity and class."
-Dave Stone
Hamilton Sundstrand 
"I loved my coach (Ed Garza), the teamwork I learned, the chance to meet new people, and the competivness. If It wasn't for Ken-Rock I wouldn't be a seasoned athlete now. It gave me the confidence to branch out into new things. Ken-Rock taught me to play. If it wasn't for that I wouldn't be a player for East." -Ashley Rockford East HS
 "I liked playing at Ken-Rock because there were a lot of nice kids on my team. I made some new friends & my coaches were really nice. I got to play all the positions & find out which ones I am best at. It was nice to hear people cheering for me."
-Mason G.
 "It all started here at Ken-Rock. Ken-Rock helped jump start my athletic career. Ken-Rock not only taught me all the fundamentals i needed to know, but it also taught me sportsmanship and team work. i believe that where i am today was partially from the help of Ken-Rock coaches and the programs it offers. Ken-Rock introduced me to the sports i love to play and also established friendships with others i still have today. Without going to Ken-Rock, I wouldn't have been able to get a head start in athletics such as football. Football has helped me stay in school and go to the next level of competition. I am now a freshman football player at Valparaiso University in Indiana. while at Ken-Rock I played Basketball, Baseball and Football; these sports combined helped me become the best athlete i could be."
-Stephen Baxter
Valparaiso University
Ken-Rock Community Center promotes healthy, wholesome family ideals. All too often, our youth is swept away in a tide of negative influence. Ken-Rock serves as a much-needed community resource to assist increasingly busy families in building strong, successful kids. In today's economy, with not-for-profit funding withering on the vine, I pray that Ken-Rock will successfully navigate these troubled waters and continue to do what it does best. After all, where would my kids be now if I wasn't able to "Let the Kids Play"?
-Kristy Hansen
Ken-Rock Mom |
