Testimonials
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Here’s what a few teachers, corporate trainers and outdoor educators have said about my top-selling publications. Every one of them has used the ideas and activities shared in my books to inspire, develop team skills and have fun with their groups.
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"...Over the years I've always been able to refer to Mark for a new take on an old game, and in particular what can be done with the least number of props. Both of his most recent books have a ton of ideas about how to achieve the most with the least. Take a look, you'll be pleased you did..." |
Karl Rohnke, Adventure Educator, Guru & Silver Bullets author
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"...Mark, I have found your book to be an invaluable resource in my work as a youth director for a large church organisation. It contains material that is fun and easy to use, ... well suited to those of us who have very busy schedules ... in short - a magnificent book!..." |
Murray Hunter, Youth Worker, QLD
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"...No Props and Count Me In are two of my all time favourite games books. I attended one of your games workshops as part of the ACA conference last year and I can honestly say it was the best PD I've had since I graduated. And it was GREAT fun too! I've been able to put heaps of things I learnt to practical use since..." |
Pip Scott, teacher, VIC
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"...I work for 3 and have been using some of your idea's (games/ice-breakers) in my team warm ups when we have cold calling days, they have all been a massive success and I wanted to say thank you..." |
Kerry Baddeley, corporate trainer, VIC
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"... 'No Props' is one of the biggest selling education books we have - no activity leader should be without it! There is NO SUBSTITUTE for such a superb book filled with quality games & activities..." |
Damien Clarke, Red Rock Adventure Products, QLD
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"...I am using the book heaps because I work with school programs. Each time I run a games session, I try to use a new game from your book. It's an excellent resource. Thanx heaps..." |
Penne Anderson, Teacher, NSW
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"...It was AMAZING to put your book into practise straight away, the improvement in my facilitation with groups was really evident. I am a lot more confident in my delivery and can deal with any changes as they arise..." |
Clint Miller, School Camps Leader, QLD
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"...I just wanted to let you know how successful your No Prop ideas have been with all our groups. Even corporate groups, which is amazing, because most of the middle aged men thought they wouldn't get anything out of these "games"... I just can't tell you how much I have personally got out of all your wonderful ideas..." |
Liz Tooker, Camp Program Leader, QLD
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"...Mark, your books are doing great!!! I used them for activities in O'Week - and planning to use them extensively at the beginning of a new community development program I'm running to build trust, etc. Your books will be a great reference for me as I work with these groups..." |
Erin Morgan, Student Union volunteer, VIC
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"...Mark, What I love most about reading your book, is that I can hear you speak the words; it is written very much the way you talk. It's very cool..." |
John Isaacs, School Facilitator, USA
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"... I have learned a LOT from your book and am already drawing connections to how I can better my programs. Thank you, thank you, thank you!..." |
Stella Cifone, Community Development Officer YMCA, VIC
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"...I have just returned from Narrabeen Academy of Sport where I accompanied my students for a 3 day camp. I was really impressed with many of the activities, especially the team building games. The instructors showed me your book which they use as a resource. I now want to purchase it..." |
Nehama Werner, Teacher, NSW
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"...ATTENTION facilitators, teachers, group leaders, youth workers and party animals!!! The No-Props book is a fantastic resource. Over the years, I have used nearly every activity in it and found them to be a powerful way to get people connected and create an engaging atmosphere. Mark has really captured a truckload of wisdom and placed it into this great resource that should be in every facilitator's tool-bag. Well played Mark!..." |
Michael Derwin, Consultant, QLD
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"...The activities in Count Me In are great. A huge plus has been the way that the activities get rid of the children's habit of being picky about which partners or groups they end up with. I pointed this out to my group and they were blown away by the fact that the activities become so much more fun when they don't worry about social issues. Thanks for putting together such a great resource - keep up the brilliant work..." |
Bernard Kerrins, Catholic School teacher, NSW
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"...Mark has a fantastic approach to delivering games that are focused on getting people of all ages involved in fun and productive interpersonal activities. 'No Props' outlines hundreds of games that are easy to deliver... the information is well presented and easy to understand... it's an excellent resource for anyone involved in managing and training groups. Check it out!..." |
David Payne, Outdoor Educator, QLD
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"...I would like to thank you for writing a book that has been very useful for me when trying to engage some very negative and entrenched people within local government. The activities have been very well received..." |
Peter Yow, Learning & Development Co-ordinator, WA
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"...Mark is a fantastic facilitator and I just love 'No Props'. It is packed with loads of activities, the book is easy to read and handy to have available..." |
Liz Leyshan, Camp Director, NSW
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"... the activities invite everybody to participate without feeling foolish even if you do something wrong. The book explains the activities very simply and the drawings give you an indication on how to organise the group and activity. I am looking forward to using some of the activities for our next school camp..." |
Paul Ball, Teacher, QLD
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"...'No Props' is a fantastic resource in my book collection - the tattered pages and pen marks show it is also the most used book in my collection! As an outdoor educator, it has been a wonderful tool to help groups learn through games and with "no props" it's suitable for anywhere, anytime! Put me on the purchase list for 'No Props #2' when it comes out..." |
Beth McLeod, Teacher, QLD
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"...The 'No Props' book is a great publication as a reference to remind us of all the activities we have forgotten or variances, simply explained, that we have not thought of. The book gives great piece of mind to have it on hand whilst running any style of program!..." |
Frazer Yendell, Program Co-ordinator, VIC
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"...Another great tool to have in the kit. Great activities to use, easy to understand and no equipment needed to facilitate on the run..." |
Brad Quinn, Corporate Team Building Co-ordinator, VIC
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"...Thank you!! I thought you might like to know where I heard about / saw your fantastic book being used. We have just taken our stage 3 students on a Sport & Recreation camp and one of their night activities was 'games'. All the games they played were 'no props'. I thought it was terrific and the instructor referred me to your book. I can't wait to use it!!..." |
Amy Dennis, Teacher, NSW
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"...Mark, I met you in 2002 ... I'm now training to be a primary school teacher in NZ. I can't seem to find your 'No Props' publication ANYWHERE! How do I go about purchasing this fantastic resource - it's a great education resource for teachers..." |
Andrew J White, Teacher, New Zealand
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"...In the last month I have been having lots of FUNN! Your books have been with me on all of my trips and I have been using activities from them to enhance my initiative sessions. The kids have also been enjoying the games. The books were definitely a great investment!!!..." |
Rebecca McGrath, Outdoor Educator, VIC
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"...The volunteers and staff went crazy for the No Props book we gave them - they don't have anything like that there, and considering the lack of funds and resources they're working with, the books are proving to be invaluable for their kids programs. Most of the guys wouldn't let them out of their sight for the week they were on camp with us..." |
Ang Cuy, YMCA Community Dev Officer, VIC
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"...No Props is a great tool for teachers and the like as it offers not only a wealth of fun and engaging activities but it provides a solid structure for setting up meaningful learning for students..." |
Mark Oates, School Outdoor Educator, VIC
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"...We have a collection of books and resources that we provide our students when they are required to plan and lead their own adventure program. Since adding 'No Props' to our collection, it is always the first students grab and is by far the most popular with it's fun no-fuss games and modern, easy to follow format..." |
Andrew Davis, Co-ordinator, Outdoor Rec Training TAFE, VIC
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"...So many of the activities support the development of team work, communication and goal setting – and they're fun! A great way to introduce or reinforce skills developed through the Personal Development Skills (PDS) strand of VCAL...” |
Jan Hagston, Manager, Vic Applied Learning Assoc
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"...Thank you for your books and new ideas. I work with a Christian group called Kairos and we go into the prisons weekly and these icebreakers get the ball rolling and start the afternoon with a bit of fun...” |
Lyn Thornell, SA
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