Chase V.

P.T. Hayes, Sophomore - Attackman, Burlington High (Testimonial)

Chase Vaughan has been my lacrosse coach since I started high school last year.  As a coach he is fun, energetic, and truly cares about the wellbeing of the players. He has taught me how to work hard, be passionate, and commit to achieving my goals. I can tell that he loves working with us, and more importantly the game. He is one of the most dedicated coaches I've had in my lacrosse career. I can tell that in no matter what he does, he will always give 110%. That's the kind of role model he is. Along with his dedication he also knows how to relate to people, and my teammates and I treat him as one of the guys.  I know that he has my back no matter what, and I will always appreciate him for that.

Timmy Bridges, Junior - Defenseman - Burlington High (Testimonial)

My sophomore year I tried out for the Varsity lacrosse team after already playing Varsity hockey the season before, and like any teenager, I was incredibly nervous.  Being a quieter person, Coach Vaughan noticed that in me, and from the first day wanted to break me out of my shell.  I remember Coach came right up and joked around with me about being a hockey player, and how I couldn't catch the ball with my hand anymore.  From that moment I knew that this guy was going to be a positive influence in my life.  Since my time on the team, Vaughan has been a great role model, and a fantastic coach to have. This year, which is my junior year, I have really bonded with Chase, and continue to look to him as a teacher.  He is a great leader who has helped me become a more focused person.

Thomas DeMag, Former Player, Captain - Midfielder, South Burlington High (Testimonial)

Chase Vaughan has been an influence to me ever since the first day I met him at a coaches’ meeting my freshman year at South Burlington High. I instantly felt comfortable around him, and that only grew to lead to a bond and connection I still feel today. As a freshman lacrosse player, Chase was my coach. I had only played one year prior to that, and Chase taught me the simple techniques I needed to know, followed by the more advanced systems once he thought our team was ready. Chase always knew the fine line between having fun and being serious. He was fresh enough out of the game and clever enough to have personal connections with every member on the team. As a fierce competitor, he was an amazing role model to have on the sidelines with us. He knew how to make mid game adjustments, and won the hearts of everyone on the team, including parents and community spectators. Chase continued to help me grow individually, always offering tips, even when he didn’t need to. After Chase left our town, we ended up playing him in a pre-season scrimmage, as an opposing coach. Even as a member of the other team, he was still extremely successful and professional working his sidelines. After the game he came right over to us and we all got to catch up with him. I am now continuing my career playing college lacrosse, an accomplishment I know would not be possible had it not been for the works and help of Chase Vaughan. He still reaches out to me all the time to see how I am doing, offering his help whenever I am in need.      Chase as a man and an individual I can only see as going up in this world. I have never met anyone who can’t trust him, or anyone who lacks respect for him. He is an incredibly hard working man who deserves at least one shot at any goal he wishes to pursue, a shot I know he will take advantage of and take off running with it.  I will put my word on the fact that if he is given a opportunity, he will take full advantage of it and never look back.

Tyler Ayers, Former Player, Captain - Defenseman, South Burlington High (Testimonial)

I met Chase my freshman year at South Burlington High. I couldn't tell you the amount of valuable lessons, and wise advice Chase has provided me growing up. His personality allowed for easy learning, and his teaching style was adaptable to anyone. In the years he coached us, we went undefeated and held teams scoreless in 16 games. Chase’s drive to succeed and his passion to influence me to work my hardest showed every day. Countless times he has put us before himself as his only goal was help us achieve ours. Chase’s influence allowed me to attain personal goals and as I look back he is a clear component to why I developed into the young man that I did.

Mitchell Maida, Sophomore Midfielder, Burlington High (Testimonial)

Coach Vaughan has helped me progress as a player, and as young man. He focuses on what needs to be done, and strives to achieve his goals for the staff and the team. I have improved as a player both mentally and physically from working with Coach Vaughan.  He has taught me that if you take things seriously, and put everything you have into it, you can accomplish whatever is is both on, or off the field. He has supported and helped me become a better person in every way.