TESTIMONIALS
Levelle Moton - NC Central University Head Coach
"One of the brightest young minds in the game. Craig was extremely successful in his playing days and those same practices and principles have allowed him to become one of the best young coaches in the game. His passion, attention to detail and ability to connect with his team is second to none."
Tyler Lewis - Former FCDS and Butler/NC State player
"Coach Dawson is more than just a basketball coach. He is a teacher of the game, but most importantly a teacher of life. He shaped me into the person I am today. Coach is someone who gives you the ultimate confidence on and off the court. He is a role model I have looked up to since the day I met him. He believed in me before I believed in myself. This is why Coach Dawson is so special to me. He is one of the best mentors I have had in my life. I am honored to call him my friend."
Brey Dorsett - Former FCDS & UNC-Greensboro player
"What makes Coach Dawson special? He takes the time and patience to get to know the real you. Yes, he corrected a lot of basketball mistakes, but I remember him most for really going out of his way to make me a better person! He was always talking to me about my character and goals outside of basketball. He was so easy to talk to! I would only go to 3 places at school: the classroom, the gym, and his office. You sense his passion and sincerity from each conversation. He never let me slack off and always held me accountable. Through constructive criticism, he was always genuine and I never resented him for it. I wish he was my high school coach for more than one year, but that one year changed everything for me. Coach helped prepare me for college and my professional career because he cared about me as a whole and pushed me to persevere!"
John Allen - AAU Boys' National Commissioner
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"Craig Dawson is one of the brightest, most hard working and innovative coaches around. His ability to design a system of play to fit a variety of talent is evident by the multiple times he has been recognized as a coach of year in a variety of conferences and state associations.
Craig’s innovative nature exists in his ability to utilize social media and valuable coaching tools found online to make his coaching efforts relevant in today’s setting. The players of today are learning the game differently and Craig is capturing these methods and using them to reach his teams and lead them to new heights. He is an outstanding coach, an outstanding person and an innovator in the coaching profession. Craig Dawson is someone who needs to be heard, followed and copied."
Terrance & Dorothy Johns - Parents of Max Johns
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"When Max first started playing Varsity Basketball under the leadership of Coach Dawson, he said, “Coach Dawson is the best coach I've ever had.” Max played for Coach Dawson for four years at Woodberry Forest School, so we recently asked if Coach Dawson was still the best coach he had ever had. Max said, “No doubt.” Coach Dawson supported our son through a broken shoulder when he arrived at Woodberry and a torn meniscus his junior year. Coach Dawson stays positive during tough times and is resourceful. When Max could not play AAU Basketball for a local hometown team because he could not make it to practice due to his school being four hours away, Coach Dawson sent Max’s tape to a national team where Max was able to play at the highest level. Under Coach Dawson’s tutelage, we have seen Max transform as a basketball player. Craig is an advocate for his players. He is the ultimate marketer and he is the person that you want to lay eyes on your son when you are too far away to do it yourself. He can help your son achieve his dreams if your son is willing to put in the work in the classroom and on the court. Thank you Coach Dawson for helping Max to achieve his dream of playing Division 1 Basketball at one of the top academic institutions in the country. #Princeton2022"
Deborah Dorsett - Mom of Brey Dorsett
"Coach Dawson coached my daughter for a year and he always put her in the best position to win, which meant helping her get a college scholarship. He required accountability, hard work and loyalty to the team. He was always concerned about her as a person and not just a player. He brought out the best in her as a player and pushed her to get better each day. Coach Dawson played a key role in her Division 1 scholarship dream. As her parent, I am forever grateful for the role he played in her life and continues to play her life. She is an adult now and she continually looks to him for advice and counsel. He was her coach, but he is now a lifelong mentor to her."
Rick Lewis - Dad of Tyler Lewis & Founder of Phenom Hoop Report
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"We had the pleasure of our son Tyler Lewis playing for coach Craig Dawson while he was at Forsyth Country Day. Coach Dawson was an excellent coach that demonstrated tremendous leadership skills. More importantly, Coach Dawson was a true role model and led by example. He helped Tyler develop as a player but also as a young man. Coach Dawson was the type of person and coach young players could definitely look up to."
Jeff Battle - former WFU and current Providence Asst. Coach
"Craig was without question one of the hardest workers and best shooters that I've had the pleasure to coach."