PARENT STATEMENT
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Admissions Committee,
As a parent of our son Efe, we would like to write the characteristic features of him with all our frankly speaking, briefly with our not perfect English. We hope to be good enough to express our thoughts by supporting with some quote taken from his teachers reference letters.
Efe was born in Turkey on 22nd of March 2008 and since then he always has been a dedicated person on whatever he has done, always trying his maximum. He never cheats the system even if the result may be a disadvantage for him.
For example, after he got a practical training of one star certificate of scuba, about diving to 20 meters, he had to get online exams on the way to back home on the ship. Due there was not any person to observe, he normally had a chance to control his answers whether true or not via internet, but he did not prefer that way and he read the entire book regarding to theoretical matters and after then completed his exam in the proper way. When it happened, he was 14.
I can remember his voice in my ears against the matters which are not done in a proper way by other people, saying with a trembling voice and wet eyes “But father, cheating is not the right way and it is injustice, isn’t it?“. He was then 5-6 years old.
And he was only 11 when the below matter had happed.
Across the school, Efe has always been a principled member of the community, ensuring that he always makes positive contributions to the school and takes an active role in helping to solve issues, to stand up for what is right. As a caring friend to his classmates, he stands by those who need an advocate and an ally, as he did when one of his friends was the recipient of racist insults. Efe stood firm with his friend and went so far as to offer himself up as a witness to ensure that there was a just resolution to the situation. Not all students are equipped with such levels of courage, and we were very proud of Efe in that situation.
Dylan Vance
Secondary and High School Principal ( former Math teacher )
www.isob.czAs of his parent I can tell you that Efe is also extremely focused on his academics, even though he spends many hours, almost 13 hours a week and 47 weeks in a year, with the sport he is doing, ice hockey. He is always awake about what is important for his future therefore he keeps his plan on the track without compromising his principles. He is a really dedicated young guy. He has been playing ice hockey for more than 10 years. He started this sport at the age of 6 in Turkey. After, he participated in some summer camps organized in Czech Republic, he was encouraged and offered to continue his sport life in Czech Republic because he has some main crucial features such as being very fast on the ice and the stick handling comparing his age group athletes. He has been carrying out his sport life for 7 years in Czech Republic.
He has got numerous MVP performance in tournaments, he is also captain of the U16 Turkish National Team and player of U18 and very newly invited to the U20 National Camp and IIHF World Championship to be played in January 2024. Efe is also a player that he reached the 1,33 points per game PPG, with 140 points in 105 games.
I am impressed with his talent, dedication, hard work and attitude. His skating is truly remarkable, with impressive speed and agility that make him a force to be reckoned with on the ice. His dedication to perfecting his skills is evident through the countless hours he spends practicing and refining his abilities. Efe is a true team player who is always ready to support and encourage his teammates. His positive attitude Teknosa | Şirket İçi | Internal even in challenging situations and his willingness to learn from every experience make him a valuable asset to any team.
Jan Korotvička
Head Coach, Technika Hockey Brno
www.technikahokej.czEfe Han's ability to react quickly and stay composed has made him a valuable asset to every team he has played for. His cool-headed reactions in critical moments have earned him the respect of his teammates and coaches.
Tarik Gocmen
Talent Identification & Development Expert - Turkish Ice Hockey Federation
+90 533 713 1215
In summary, I strongly recommend Efe Han Oztorun to high school and college coaches in North America. His combination of hard work, resilience, vision, confidence, teamwork, and leadership make him a standout candidate. Efe's commitment to success in all aspects of life, coupled with his outstanding academic achievements, positions him as a promising individual on and off the ice.
Ferhat Tozunler
Ice Hockey General Manager & Coach
ferhattozunler@gmail.com+44 783 216 0733 ( Available in the UK )
+90 536 574 6737 ( Available on Whatsapp )
Efe, who gets A grades from the lessons without underestimate any of them, is academically very strong student and his success is approved by all the subject teachers. His high responsibility and competitive spirit make him to study harder under all situations. Even while he travels to the tournaments on the team bus is so.
During my years of working with university and high school students, I met young people with great intellectual aptitude, young people with keen social awareness, and top student athletes. Occasionally, I encountered someone who embodied all of these qualities, and Efe is that person.
Petra Frisk
University & Career Counselor
+420 735 888 486 - +804 380 7112
Academically, Efe is an outstanding student. His results reflect a deep understanding of complex physics concepts, and he oftenly performs at a level that exceeds our expectations. Furthermore, Efe has a good manner for problemsolving and critical thinking, which are invaluable skills in the field of physics.
Vojtěch Čalkovský
Physics Teacher
vojtech.calkovsky@isob.czEfe understands well that full personal motivation and dedication are the key to success. As such, he develops personal research and study on real life applications of Mathematics and discussed with me online resources where to boost his skills. Furthermore, he is capable of setting himself effective short and mid term goals, which allow him to cope with his career as professional athlete. When he cannot attend lessons due to this, he is proactive in asking me information on what the class will study while he is away.
Mr. Michele Costabile
Secondary and High School Teacher of Mathematics
Efe is constantly improving and taking steps toward where he wants to be in his path, and he will not stop until he gets there. He is able to lead and motivate people for the better. To me, Efe is like an older brother that I look up to, as he sets a perfect example of how a sportsman should act toward his sport and people.
Tom Arthur Wiberg
Efe’s Friend
+420 799 523 506
Efe may be the most motivated person I’ve ever met. He’s dedicated and does not allow anyone, or anything to get in his way. Efe is funny, tolerant, and really smart. Though I’d like not to admit it, I often find myself asking him for help. Our relationship is competitive but good-natured, and his presence pushes me to be better. I’m grateful to have a companion like Efe, and I know his new friends in America will be as well.
Koji William Frisk
Efe’s Friend
+420 735 888 503
I hope we were succeeded to describe Efe’s life and the relations with his environment, academically and sportively. Last but not least, Efe also likes to play chess and be involved in the society services.
We hope, you can give him a chance by accepting him to your precious education system, home, to let him to represent your name as a pioneer, rising his academic and sportive ice hockey life to reach his aims and dreams with you.
Below is the Efe’s personal web page presenting all his academic and athlete bio details supplying colorful videos, reference letters and transcripts. I hope, you will also have a chance to examine it.
Best Regards,
Efe’s Parent
Mrs. Feray & Mr. Tansu ÖZTORUN