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"I read in Ephesians 4 that "each word [is] a gift", I learned from Cadi that those gifts of words can have immense, overwhelming power. Coaching with Cadi helped reveal the ability to make people feel. Cadi helped grow a much-needed confidence, humility, and safe pride. For which, I am very, very grateful."
- Caleb Merritt
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"I met Kris Kracht just under a year ago, and since then, he has become one of the most influential mentors in my life. It doesn’t matter if Kris has been coaching someone for years or even a matter of days— he always gives not only his honest feedback, but his deepest caring. Kris is invested in the success of his student/competitors from the start. He helped me develop an understanding of the argumentation I used in my competitive season. His help also helped me prepare mentally and emotionally for competition with numerous activities and exercises. I met with Kris many times throughout my competition season to work on my script, my performance, my competitive attitude, and my leadership skills. He continuously pushed me to be my best in all areas of my competition and performances; I believe his push helped me achieve a state championship. His work has made me a better speaker, a better competitor, and a better person. Kris is encouraging, tough, kindhearted, devoted, competitive, and effective in his endeavors."
- Chloe Litts
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"...Cadi Kadlecek coached me on figuring out how to connect with the audience, and she made it fun. I loved giving the message, and it all began with Cadi. I couldn't be more grateful."
- Brett Ries
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"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." This quote by Thomas Jefferson sticks with me when I think about the kind of woman Cadi Kadlecek is and the kind of life she leads. Cadi is a quiet, powerful, and creative leader. Watching her work with young people is inspirational. She knows when to push, motivate, and get young speakers to discover their own principles and then stick to them. Cadi is not just about a great performance; she is about empowering a speaker to have an amazing performance with meaning. Cadi is a rock with great style and zest for life. She shares her zest, knowledge, inner strength, skills, experience, and compassion with those she coaches. I highly recommend this young stylish, and principled woman and have experienced her expert programming first hand."
- Dr. Sandra Wieser-Matthews
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“…This past season I fully recognized and appreciated the coaching and lessons provided by Kris Kracht. While Kris knows the game of competitive speech, he also understands it’s much more than learning to communicate in front of people. One of the biggest messages Kris promoted during camp was strengthening ourselves as mentally. It is one thing to know how to compete, but it is an entirely different thing to own the way you compete. Looking back, I realize speech is much more than personal success. Whether interpreting a story or discussing critical geopolitical movements, the time we have in front of an audience is when we can communicate a message that others cannot communicate; one of the biggest messages Kris would stress to campers. Whether it was teaching us how to walk into a room confidently, or imparting the knowledge needed to compete at a heightened level, Kris ensures that each competitor has the necessary skills to become a positive force within their respective communities. It is often rare to find a coach who not only commits themselves to a team but inspires the team to commit themselves to more than just winning. As an individual who knows what it takes to win, Kris also knows what it takes to be successful outside of the activity. Not only has he inspired so many to push for success within each round, but he has also inspired so many to learn to find comfort in something that might not fit social norms. While my time as a competitor has ended, I know that the skills a coach like Kris provides will continue to be useful throughout life.”
- Zach Avis