What People Are Saying

  • "Lumumba, Your words touched our hearts. Thank you for coming and being a light to people who need one. Much love and appreciation!"

    —Mary S., United Way Foundation

  • "Dear Coach Samuels, Group 1 from Princeton Cottage would like to thank you for your time today. You showed the group that we can work together and be a team even in situations that we don't agree with each other. You also showed the group that we're able to do anything we put our mind to, like using profanity. We didn't have not one problem with that. We also didn't have a problem with arguing or fighting with one another. And we used that to uplift the group and encourage the entire cottage. Thanks for your time today."

    —Princeton Cottage, Group 1; MN Dept. of Corrections

  • “Dear Lumumba, I want you to know how much you have contributed to the growth of my students. I would like you to know how much we appreciate the time and effort you have so generously given and the rich opportunities you have provided our students! They have acquired considerable new knowledge, skills, and abilities through mentorship with you."

    —Laura Huls, Mentor Program Lead, Farmington HS

  • Good Morning, Lumumba, Thank you again for taking the time and the preparation you did for your keynote with our group. Your discussion was spot on. It was what we all needed to hear. Once again, you continue to have set the bar as to great expectations of what all speakers need to bring. Have a great day, Brother!

    —Tony Goodman, CEO, Balance Business Group

  • "Lumumba's strengths lie in his passion for helping competitors develop skills to improve performance as an athlete and grow as a person."

    —Dr. Nicole Lavoi, Senior Lecturer, Sport Sociology; Director, Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities

  • "I've never been involved in a program that has gotten so many results, so fast, and that is designed specifically for the athlete."

    —Matt Simon, Sports Entrepreneur; Former Co-Offensive Coordinator, University of Minnesota; Former NFL Player

  • “Lumumba, Know that you are so appreciated! Thank you for your vulnerability and willingness to share your story with all of us. Your smiling face and your love for others is so needed in this body. I pray God’s blessing over you and your family.”

    —Alyssa Childs, Youth Pastor, Christ Church

  • Thank you so much for your remarks! They were truly eye-opening & insightful. Thank you so much for giving your time at this event.

    —Olivia J., Dakota County Probation and Community Coaching

  • "Hi Lumumba! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm so happy for you that you have taken another step forward and that X-Golf has helped with your journey! Keep up the fight, and we'll be here to support you in any way we can." 

    —Ben Feret, X-Golf General Manager, Minnesota

  • "Training with Lumumba was a great experience. I've tried other training programs, but none compare to the personal dedication that I saw with Coach Samuels. The training program that he designed specifically for me pushed me to physical and mental limits, and I was very pleased with the results of increased performance and my ability to handle the pressures of the game. Thank you, Coach Lumumba!"

    -Jordan Lundell, Videographer: MN Vikings & St. Andre Golf; Former Wide Receiver, University of St. Thomas

  • "This is a letter to Coach Samuels. If you don't remember me, I'm the little skinned dude who always talkin' stuff! I would like to thank you for volunteering your time whenever you can to come coach us. It's been a pleasure knowing you and listening to what you have to say. I also want to thank you for being real. You always know how to release some energy doing the things we love and appreciate. If, and by the time you get this kite, I am free and have completed my time. I wanna share some positives too. I got my driver's license a job. It's a positive change I've never had, but I would like to thank you for contributing to my success. I hope that we meet again sometime. Nice knowing you.

    —Tyree, Cell 137; MN Dept. of Corrections

  • Dear Coach Samuels, We really enjoyed the 5-on-5 at the Night-To-Unite event! We think that you helped us show great sportsmanship and also that working together is what you make out of it. We thank you for your time and we were wondering if you could come back to hang out with us. We are basically asking if you could fit all the cottages in one day. Please and thank you!

    —Key Club; MN Dept. of Corrections- Red Wing