Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS

Owner, Fitness Quest 10 & Todd Durkin Enterprises

July 2013

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

This is a letter of recommendation for Mr. Cree Morris for a position as NFL Mentor. I have known Cree  for  over 10 years now on a professional and personal basis. As a coach, trainer, and owner of Fitness Quest in San Diego, CA, I have the opportunity to work with dozens of NFL athletes every year. These athletes are both NFL All-Pros, as well as guys just starting out their careers in the League.

 

Cree has worked work many of our NFL and college athletes over the past 3 seasons and has done a great job. He primarily has worked with the quarterbacks and wide-receivers in the Group and has assisted with individual sessions, group sessions, and large team training sessions.

There are several key characteristics that make Cree a standout-out candidate for this position. First off, Cree is a great leader and commands great respect. From the young kids up the NFL All-Pros, they listen to coaching cues and words of wisdom. He has a great balance of offering specific feedback to general praise and motivation.

 

Second, Cree has great character. He is respectful to ALL he comes in contact with (kids, parents, athletes, fellow coaches, and visitors peering in on a session). He has a likeable personality and you can feel his genuine interest in helping athletes be their best. Additionally, he has an incredible work ethic. Cree works 7 days a week and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

Lastly, Cree’s life experience makes him a great candidate for this position. He played the game of football at a high level. He has coached at all levels, including a professional stint as the head coach of the San Diego Riptide. He mentors kids now of all levels. He is a great father of 2 boys. He is a man you can trust. He is a person whom you can give a list of objectives and expectations and he will execute them unabashedly. His character is of the highest quality.

 

Cree Morris will be a great addition to the NFL Mentorship program. I can say with 100% confidence that he will do a great job helping the NFL not only attain, but excel, in reaching their goals and objectives.  If you have any further questions, I can be reached at 858.271.1171 or via email at  durkin@fitness10.com. 

 

Thank you very much.