"Our players and coaches were riveted to your speech. You did a great job of integrating the tactics of "air combat" into the concepts of football preparedness. I utilized some of your ideas in my pre-game talk to our team - they really hit home with them."
University of Oregon

"Many thanks for the excellent job you did speaking to our players before our game against USC. We are certain your contributions deserve some credit for our win. The players have elected to give you a game ball."
University of Notre Dame

"Comparisons you made between football players and fighter pilots were really well received. Our team really felt the urgency one must have when preparing for combat."
University of Michigan

"Everyone greatly appreciated your talk . . . it was one of the most exciting and outstanding talks I have ever been a part of."
United States Naval Academy

"Your lessons for combat fighter pilots have tremendous application in today's highly competitive field of college football. . . . Thank you again for the exceptional job. You left a dramatic impression on all of us."
Texas Tech

BUSINESS

"We intend to utilize many of your suggestions immediately. We expect an across - the - board jump in performance Your presentation was even better the third time. "
U.S. FOODSERVICE

"I noticed an immediate jump in enthusiasm for those cornerstone values of teamwork and leadership you so brilliantly described. I also expect your focus on performance and accountability to have an immediate positive impact on our people. Thank you again for that great presentation. It left a vivid impression."
Sara Lee Foods


"Combat flying is very interesting; but the way you incorporated the pressure and skills required with everyday business challenges was absolutely superior."
TEXACO

"You hit the key points and kept everyone in the room - all 300 hundred of them - interested and involved."
United Parcel Service

"I really appreciate the time you obviously spent researching our industry, our company, and our challenges. You touched upon some tremendous lessons of life that have great value for all of us."
Odetics Broadcast

"You had our managers and salespeople on the edge of their seats and you had their undivided attention throughout your entire talk."
FloJet

". . . You had a significant impact on our people, both personally and professionally. You are considered 'first class' and all of us appreciate your interest in us and our needs."
The Franklin Financial Services

REAL ESTATE

"One of the best presentations I have ever seen. I was thoroughly captivated throughout your entire discussion . . . your delivery was absolutely superb and your utilization of visual props was outstanding."
ALEXANDRA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES

"One of the best presentations I have ever seen. I was thoroughly captivated throughout your entire discussion . . . your delivery was absolutely superb and your utilization of visual props was outstanding."
CB Richard Ellis (Brokerage)

"Your message was riveting. As I checked the audience during the event, I noticed that not only did you have our professionals' rapt attention, but all the employees in the restaurant were mesmerized."
CB Richard Ellis (Management)

"Your three hour training seminar was a huge success. We were delighted how smoothly and professionally you handled the audience participation. It was a tremendous learning experience and brought forth some great points for our immediate attention".
Douglas Allred Company

". . . your presentation was clearly the most outstanding speech I have ever heard before our group . . . you were able to clearly outline how "TOPGUN" principles could improve an individual's performance in their life and in their real estate business."
CCIM

PROFESSIONAL GROUPS

"Your personal approach to the subject, use of visual aids, and interaction with the audience was superb. Your presentation spoke to me personally."
F4 Phantom II Society

"I want to thank you again for your outstanding presentation as our guest speaker on 13 April. Informative and entertaining, it was just right for our audience of fighter pilots and enthusiasts."
American Fighter ACES Association

"It was a very moving speech and provided our agents with a different and worthwhile perspective of their responsibilities. Such a moving speech served to emphasize the importance of bravery, dedication, and commitment to duty."
Federal Bureau of Investigation

" The Brigade was awed by the poignancy of your comments and was truly privileged to have the opportunity to gain insight from your combat experience through your extraordinarily polished presentation".
United States Naval Academy

FINANCIAL SERVICES

"I have attended many events of this type, and I've never seen our people so attentive "pumped up" Your message was just terrific.
The Union Bank of California

"We were enthralled with the "lessons learned" by actual fighter pilots, and how these lessons can bring such great value to our lives. Thanks to your "Peak Pressure Performance" talk, our people left with a renewed commitment to excellence and a tremendous enthusiasm for our 2004 goals."
Nationwide Financial

MEDICAL

"The Speaker choice for the conference was mine to make. Thank you for making me look look so smart ! I thank you again for such an incredible job."
The Louisiana Mens Health Organization

"Your presentation would have to be considered one of the best I have ever heard. It was inspirational, uplifting, and motivational."
The Immune Response Corporation

"The Medaphis managers were mesmerized by your vivid descriptions of what it takes to succeed in the stressful environment confronting a fighter pilot."
Medaphis

LEGAL

"We appreciate the time and effort you put into making the meeting a success. Those in attendance benefited greatly."
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

"I have been deluged by members congratulating us on such a fine principle speaker. I know you gave us many things to think about in approaching our own daily challenges."
United States District Court, San Diego, California

"It was truly a memorable night hearing of your experience and relating it to the pressure litigators are under in trials. Your talk and slide presentation will be remembered for a long time by all present."
Superior Court of the State of California

GENERAL

"As a former Navy pilot, I take special pride in the accomplishments of Commanders Randall Cunningham and William Driscoll. Their skill and daring are legendary, and their exploits live on as an inspiration to all those who serve our nation . . . "
President George H. W. Bush

"The way you personalize the experiences of young fighter pilots in combat kept our attention riveted and won our hearts and our enthusiastic support for the efforts of the TOPGUN school."
Harvard Business School Club of San Diego

TOPGUN

Commanding Officers:

"Commander Driscoll is a living legend and an American Naval hero. I know of no other individual who has made a greater impact and influence on preparing Naval aviators for success in combat."

"Commander Driscoll's leadership, dedication, and ability to communicate the subtleties of air combat cannot be replicated. …….unmatched professionalism."

"The affect on TOPGUN staff and students is remarkable. No other person in my 15-year association with TOPGUN has had the same dramatically positive impact on morale and performance."

FIGHTER PILOTS:

"The single most memorable lecture of my life. Left me with a great sense of patriotism."

"Awesome brief and motivational speech by an American hero."

"This was an incredible lecture! It was obvious that months and months of work went into preparing it."

"An amazing brief. You have an incredible way of relating to what we are experiencing. You hit it right on the head."

Bill Driscoll
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Solana Beach, CA 92075-1727

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