Friendship testimonial

I’m applying for a frisbee coaching job and I thought it might be a cool idea to include some words from athletes that I’ve coached in the past. I wrote to a couple of people and asked if they’d be able to prepare a brief testimonial for me as a coach. They did and sent some kind and affirming words over. I said thanks and included them in my application.


Then I reflected on how positive it was to read about how you’re good at something. A testimonial is a real boost. So, I wrote a testimonial in return and sent it off.


Now I think everyone should prepare an unsolicited friendship testimonial and send it to someone they know. I’ll give you an, attempted humorous, template below:


I recommend [first name, last name] as a [friend AND/OR teammate]. He/she is very generous, loving and quickly responsive via messenger. He/she is good at playing [game OR sport OR instrument], has lovely well behaved [kids OR pet OR limbs] and smiles easily.

Since I’ve known [first name] he/she has evolved from a [single minded OR enthusiastic OR meek] [athlete OR person] on a quest for [team AND/OR personal] greatness, into a [wholistic OR passionate OR considerate] [athlete OR family member OR professional], who is still on a quest for [team and personal greatness.

I feel fortunate to have you [first name OR nickname] as my friend.


There you go, you’re welcome. Edit a couple of those up and send them out this week.

Or, more seriously and genuinely, write up your own friendship testimonial and post it to a mate, people will love it and you’ll feel good too.