"Our children have been playing with the Chicago Blast since the club's inception. Our oldest daughter received a college scholarship and was a starting defender in this, her freshman year. This is attributable to the excellent training she received from Aleks and his staff of professional soccer coaches. The players have fun while learning the fundamentals of soccer and increasing their individual skills. In addition, they learn life skills such as the importance of teamwork, self-discipline, and working to achieve their goals in order to be successful. Over the years, we have seen huge strides in the children's skill levels and a deepening love and passion for the game. The experience of being involved with the Chicago Blast will have a lasting impact on our family and will no doubt provide our children with fond memories to look back on."

"Since 1984, Aleks Mihailovic has served the soccer community extremely well and has provided many contributions to the game of soccer. I can speak without hesitation or reservation that Aleks has delivered more than he has ever promised. He is one of our bright young coaches and I am confident he will do an excellent job in the future"

"Aleks and Soccer Made In America are the genuine articles when it comes to caring about the lives and futures of our youth. Just as the legendary Eddie Robinson did for 56 years, Aleks is helping young people understand that their current surrounding in no way predict their future successes. America needs more individuals like Aleks and more opportunities like Soccer Made In America to build bridges for excellence. I am grateful to have a partnership with Soccer Made In America and I am honored to call Aleks my friend."

"It has been my pleasure to know Aleks Mihailovic since 1990. During this time, I have watched him develop into one of the top soccer coaches in the nation. But more importantly, I have seen him grow into an outstanding role model and family man, one to whom I would trust with my own children."

"Aleks Mihailovic is an extraordinary individual and a friend for over 25 years. A dedicated professional; I watched him develop into an exceptional coach."

"We at McDonald’s/Ronald McDonald’s House believe in the goals of the SAFE Foundation which is to provide underprivileged children with opportunities they would not normally enjoy."

"I have been associated with many athletic coaches and managers in my lifetime and I can honestly say I have never seen anyone who cares more than Aleks Mihailovic for the welfare and development of his players both athletically and academically."

"Aleks, I just want to take a moment and thank you and the entire Soccer Made In America staff for coming out and conducting a soccer clinic for Special Olympics. I also want to thank you for your personal efforts for the past seven years with the Special Olympics Carnival in Rosemont. We at Coca-Cola are proud to be a partner with Soccer Made In America and I am proud to have you as my friend."

"Thank you for what you did for my son."

"I confirm the great knowledge you have in the game of soccer and the effort you provide to promote soccer in the United States will benefit all the young players in the country."

"Aleks is an inspiration to the young people he teaches. My son, who was born deaf, was raised to his highest level of skill and sportsmanship throughout the incredible efforts of Aleks Mihailovic and his outstanding teaching methods. Through his outstanding teaching methods, my son is now pursuing a spot on the Deaf U.S. Olympic Team."