Student leadership conference
“Our student leaders learned to work together and trust themselves using the Flop Balls. Paul and Dawn have students think about leadership in an out-of-the-box way that allows them to get creative. We are grateful for their excitement about teaching about leadership.”
Dana McStowe, Director of Community Engagement & Leadership Development, Dominican University
Staff retreat
“Thank you again for joining Duke Quantum Center and elevating our programs into event experiences. Our attendees always end up more open, engaged, and willing to explore following their session with you. It’s something I’ve come to count on.”
Margo Ginsberg, CMP, Assistant Director for Programming, Duke Quantum Center
Wellness intern training
“Playful Campus has become an innovative wellness experience that helps us facilitate mindfulness while incorporating wellness promotion messaging. During tabling and workshops, the uniqueness of the skill toys keeps students engaged and offers a quick break from their busy schedules. Through Playful Campus, we are able to reinforce the importance of taking time for self care while decreasing stress and anxiety.”
Justin Sharpe, Associate Director, DuWell, Duke Student Wellness Center
Resident assistant training
“It was a great experience for RA Training - our students had a great time! We really enjoyed the enthusiasm and energy Dawn and Paul brought and how they incorporated introspection and awareness. Flop balls have a lot of potential to increase student engagement on our campus.”
Robbie Chulick, Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life, UVA Wise
Student activities training
"Thank you SO much! Our students LOVED the session. Students were carrying their Flop Balls around today as we were welcoming new students. They keep reminding me and their fellow students that play is important, especially when trying to recharge. Thank you for coming and offering resources for them. This really is worth it."
Melissa Kirschman, Manager of Student Life and Veterans Advisor, Lackawanna College
New student welcome day training
“At our wrap up Flop Balls received the most mentions for best part of the day. I knew it would go well but didn’t anticipate such buy-in from our students.”
Pam Fleck, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Penn State Lehigh Valley
New student orientation team building
“Thanks for being a part of our New Student Orientation. You were able to get them to participate completely and I watched you bring them outside their comfort zone to an engaged and happy place. At a community college we strive to build “community” and you helped to facilitate that for us!”
Tina Schettini, Coordinator of Student Activities, Berkshire Community College
Student leadership retreat
“Our students very much enjoyed Flop Ball kinetic play and the metaphors you presented that help build a mindset for perseverance and resiliency. We are excited to use these activities in our peer leadership programming.”
Tricia Biles, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Success, Washington College
Residence learning program retreat
“Our collaboration was seamless and their engaging delivery kept our students on their toes, both mentally and physically. A must-have experience for any group looking to elevate their dynamics. Highly recommend!”
Patrick Preudhomme, Assistant Director Student Learning Initiatives, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Homecoming weekend
“Thank you so much for helping make our event as amazing as possible! I have heard great things and am so appreciative of all your work to engage with our school's community!”
James Wolfe, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Castleton University
De-stress event
“We had you on our campus as a semester end de-stress event and our students loved it. Fun and engaging and the students loved participating.”
Kathy Matson, Director of Student Life, Mount Wachusett Community College
Orientation team building
“Our incoming students really enjoyed learning about teamwork and building connections. I was nervous about how they would bond with one another, but the workshops were so fun. That made it easy for students to step out of their comfort zone!”
Kayshell Adderley, Assistant Director of Residential Life for Leadership Programs , Virginia Commonwealth University
Academic integration
“Flop balls have been sighted in the classrooms and conference rooms! Students who missed the session have come to claim their FLOP balls. And my first pass through the reflections revealed some deep learning took place. Thank you for delivering a great program."
Sarah Egan Warren, Teaching Assistant Professor, Institute for Advanced Analytics
