What People Say About Working With Performance Coach Ziz

“My experience with Coach Aziz transcended well beyond track and field.  Aziz had an uncandid ability to persuade countless athletes to propel themselves far beyond their immediate mindset. Through his deep knowledge, excellent communication skills, and passion for the sport, young adults received him in a highly receptive manner. 

In addition, Aziz molded student-athletes into stronger, more confident, and well-rounded individuals by improving their self-awareness as young adults. Furthermore, Aziz consistently inspired athletes daily, while willing them to pursue their goals and biggest dreams.  Anyone who had the opportunity to witness his interactions with athletes would see the mastery and craftsmanship in his special work.

I strongly attribute his success with student-athletes to his very own beliefs in their dreams himself. I’ve rarely seen someone so committed to the “bigger picture” of life as his role as “coach,”  There isn’t any question that Aziz truly lived his own life by the commitment that he routinely demonstrated every single day.”

—Shawn Lightfoot, Howard County Public School School /Head Track Coach Northeast HS

“I will be forever grateful for Aziz making time to sit down and discuss with me the opportunities of having a career in athletics administration. I was trying to learn as much as possible about this career path.

It was Aziz, that first planted the seed about gaining knowledge of the world of development (fundraising). It was that conversation that created the exposure to the world of development.

As a young man, the most important thing for success often is exposure and having individuals that are willing to share information with you to spark an interest.

It is from that opportunity to have more exposure, to be inquisitive about that, or any interest in discovering your passion, learning you’re why. I know Aziz has done this for countless other former student-athletes. I am one of the fortunate individuals to have come in contact with him! It shows the power of one conversation can transform someone’s life.”

—Paul Print, Assistant Director of Development