G-FORCE damage control
 

Today I recieved an email from a well known Coach. I wont put his name out there. His accusations were a little surprising.
. I will sum up his e-mail as simply as I can.
# 1. You take from the hobby and give nothing.
# 2. You always state you are attending a tournament/League/event and never show.
# 3. "Act" like a great coach and have accomplished nothing.
# 4. You have a "know it all" attitude, and in reality know nothing.

# 1. Not true. I have donated several entry fees to tournaments just to help support them. I have sent bases to worthy causes
such as kids leagues,Coaches in need etc.etc. I spend countless hours on the phone answering questions from Coaches
always empasizing what works for me. Nothing more & nothing less. I have sponsored MFCA members & the MFCA itself.
I have donated complete 35 man (figures/tweakedbases) teams in our Tornado Alley League to new coaches
# 2. True. Trust me its not by design, but yes it has been unbeleivable how my plans get ruined. No argument.
# 3. ????? no details given...... I have made some great friends ....Does this count???????
# 4. I know one thing......I have lost ALL respect for you.


G-FORCE has been super slow filling orders since late April. I am in the process of fixing this problem and I will make it
right with EVERY Coach. TRUST ME. I have had my share of problems, as some of you know and I have had other
problems that no one knows but my wife. I will not cheat anyone out of anything. I apologize sincerely for the delays.

I have put this post on this forum as a form of damage control. I am well aware of how the "grapevine" works and I simply wanted to
set the record straight.

Geno H
G-FORCE

I know you well enough. You would not steal a penny from anyone. Do NOT let attempts to blind side you make you feel as though you must retaliate. Conserve your energy for more worthy causes and do not waste it. Matter of fact, tell them to go pound sand and be done with it.

Sorry you had to even deal with such silliness. You have real issues to contend with and do not deserve to be targeted for the ghetto gotcha game. Send em my way. I'll send em packin. BET!

For the record, I have not spoken to Geno in months. Not even a PM or email exchange. I am posting this strictly on my own behalf. Mods, feel free to do as you see fit with my response.

-Mike Pratt

Hi Geno,

Greetings to you my friend. To begin with you showed class by not mentioning the name of the coach. I have never met you but feel that I know you well enough to know that you are honest and have never come across as someone who is arrogant or who knows it all. It is unfortunate that you had this experience but do your best to move on and if nothing else you now know where you stand with this coach.

Coach J

You know that I agree with these guys, I already PM'ed you about it.
Just keep doing what you do, the hobby needs it.thmbsp$

I personally have had business with you three or fiur times and have had no problems and really think you help the hobby out very much.

Geno has also gave me a prototype item to try to see if it would work .

He also ask me not to say anything about that gift
sorrry Geno i let the cat out on that one but it needs to be said.

Dont worry about one individual

G-FORCE damage control
 

I don't normally get involved in this "stuff", however, this one hits close to home. I'll try and keep it short, positive and concise and respond as I would do for any of the many kind folks that have helped me, which, in it by itself contributes and gives to the hobby...

Geno, amongst others, reached out to help me learn to tweak back in Jan. as being brand new to the hobby...Since then, I cannot begin to tell you how many of my stupid questions he has answered over the phone. He has been a mentor to a "newbie" and is now a very, very good friend...he has given and given of his valuable TIME and taken nothing from me, so YES, being a friend is an accomplishment...promised to keep it short.

Sincerely,

Joe Ram

Geno my man...
 

I have found you to a super guy and your service great! thmbsp$

Try to ignore this nonsense - just like some of the other crazy stuff here lately.

I know that is what I am doing. :D

We all need a big DELETE button (like the easy button). :)

Keep on Truckin'
 

I understand how this "stuff" happens. As a fellow EF supplier I can identify with how you operate.

Sometimes "real life" gets in the way of our hobby!!! :rnt; ....Stupid life!! :dohdh: Just kidding...

I think that sometimes people don't understand that we aren't perfect factories... We build fragile, handmade high performance toys... Yes, they are expensive, but they aren't always going to be perfect! We also aren't just some big company that churns out products in the thousands. When an order comes in, it takes time to fill. I have a wife, a job, a house, etc. that all take a lot of time. I feel your PAIN!!

I always appreciate when one of my customers works with me to correct a problem. We are, after all, in this for fun.

Too bad... It sounds like that didn't work out for you this time.

Best of luck, and keep on doin whatcha do!

what has happened ?????
 

Geno,

I know you want to "blast" this coach/person and we are glad that you did not.

I have done business and even bounced "concepts" off each other. This person so just a sad and unhappy.

You have not shown up at some of the tounaments, but you are not the only one who has ever done that.:dohdh: :dohdh:

Just remember to hit me up when the other TDK and the "lefty" TDQ

k-lo

Geno
 

They mistakenly sent that email. It was for me. :rtfl: :rtfl: :rtfl: :rtfl: :rtfl:

Seriously, when you look in the mirror do you see the person they are referring to?

Enough said. thmbsp$

I guess the positive is he sent a PM.

Ask his concerns and then address them I say. He didn't blast you on the board and trust me blowing people off can only make matters worse, like last week. Keep it real like you do and I am sure your sincere attempt to resolve this PERCEPTION will be successful.

My 2 cents.

Take Take Take
 

You took from the hobby the concept of the triple threat QB and gave the hobby the touch distance QB. You had the absolute nerve to take from the hobby again by taking the concept of the same triple threat QB and giving the hobby the touch distance kicker. I have to agree with the guy who said you take from the hobby. I disagree with the guy when he said you don’t give back to the hobby. Geno your work has changed the game as it is known today.

Maurice

The Electric Coach

Ditto
 

Electric Coach said what I was going to say! The TDQ has changed the game for the best! You are the man for coming up with such a great piece of OUR hobby! Keep doing what you do!!!!!!!!!!!thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$


Jeff

Your a stand up guy.
 

A while ago I placed an order with you that got lost in the shuffle, and you were very apologetic about it, when I brought it to your attention. You sent me my order, and added extra's at no cost. I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, but in my book you are a STAND UP MAN, and a credit to this hobby.

My experience has been great...
 

...in dealing with Geno. The man works hard to make sure the customer is happy. I won't embarrass him in telling a story of his kindness to me in dealing with one of his products but the man went beyond what most cats would do in a similar situation. In fact, I'm gonna buy more of his stuff! thmbsp$

Why can't we just all get along and enjoy this hobby. :dohdh:


Don "detroitchild" Lang

You gotta another Believer in you Geno!!... I may be a small fry!?.
But I'm the one who stumbled accross the TDK's ability to Kick without any assitance!!!
And Revamped the TDQ's ability to pass with " 1 " one Hand by adding a ole school handle on to your Outstanding Invention!!!...
Don't take this the wrong way man!!! But..... I love you Man!!!???? you change the stress level of passing and kicking the ball to where I can make it work for me with a little more Tweaks By Me!!!!!
My Story on Patients:
I know this Man " Geno " is like everybody else on here... A hard working 9 to 5 fella who finds time to let his mind do some extra wondering about how to make more things go good for the Electric Football World!?
How do I know this!?
Because He's shown me he's optional to any Idea's anyone else has about his Prototype's!!!!!......... I wanna thank him for not shooting me down for posting his New TDK's and TDQ's Remodified to where I felt good with playing with them!!!...... Peace Geno!! Your a class act.....
When you was going through a change over sellin your other house, I was caught in that change over. I DIDN'T PANIC!, I asked questions, and my questions were answered in at timely fashion!.
Geno's dedication to his line of work was brought to my attention for any delay. I was a patient customer.. I " I!! Key Word " made all of our transaction's go sooooo smoothly...
Every now and then I try to call Geno as he's requested as a friend to talk about any new idea's that might come to mind.
So, I know this can't be the same Guy this fella's talking about. So, to the fella's who's showing a Impatient attitude!? dang dude!? your out numbered with all these Coaches who know's what it takes to succeed... It's called.... PATIENTS.......
Now!!?? watch I show some Patients when I ask this Genious to call me for some small talk about EFL Hey Geno!? long time no see!? If you got time, call Ivsoptionsondeck..... Peace....

Geno as you would probably say to me.....
 

....and you did to a certain extent, when you and I had a conversation in confidence......."forget the nonsense although others say what they will about you, for you ar doing it for the right reasons, stay focused and keep doing what your doingthmbsp$ Time takes time and life takes from that time, at times....keep building what you have started and keep providing for your Family. I appreciate the conversations we have although minimal...you are a genuine guy........stay the coursethmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$ and just as I was told by a legend..."dont let others say about what you do deter you from your cause and you dont have to provide evidence to no one for anything that you do to advance the hobby...it is already clear":D It went something like that but with a few ************** thems and :eek: etc..such and such:rllngs:

Good with me
 

Gino,

You are good with me. I placed only one order with you and received the bases promptly. I would love to by more untweaked and will. Thanks for what you do and, keep doing it.....

Coach Francis

:confused:

I did not want to post here because Geno and I ...
 

are very personal friends and he refuse to say who it was.

I can say he was disappointed that someone came at him that way. Some guys have no clue of the sacrifice vendors make to give customers product. Sometimes we are late on things but not intentionally and its always with the good of the game in mind.

Geno, you know I know your pains but never let that get you to the point like me - of wanting to walk away from the game. The hobby needs good guys like yourself to stay in the game.

Reg

Guys, Geno is my cousin. I am stating that up front so it is clear to everyone who I am. I have known him all his life, literally. He is a Hendricks. We are hard working, hard playing, honest down to earth people. We have a work ethic. We believe in doing the right thing. How do I know this? Because our fathers taught us the right way to do things, how to work, and how to go about things. I remember Geno's dad sold a pickup to a guy for $400. The guy gave him $200 and promised the rest next payday. Geno's dad kept the truck and kept driving it. A week after he made the deal, the engine threw a rod. Cost him $500 to replace the engine. When the guy came to pick up the truck, it cost him $200, just like the deal that was made. My Uncle lost $100 on the deal, but he kept his word. Things like that are not unusual in the Hendricks family.

I too am in a business with a website. 99% of my customers are great. 1% are jerks. Sorry but that is the way it is. Geno got a message from a jerk, but it still bothers him and it does me too. People, Geno works very hard to provide a living for his family. He works every day, and works hard. Plus, he does the G-Force stuff, but that is a hobby, or sideline job for him. I visited him this summer and saw how hard his job is. The pressures that he has are real and there. But he is not a quitter, and he is trying to make it and he is and will. He doesn't need any grief or complaints.

Open letter to the guy who sent Geno the pm. You are a jerk. What have you done for the hobby? Geno has done a ton. He mentored me. He GAVE MY GRANDSON HIS FIRST TEAM. GAVE IT TO HIM!! He showed him secrets of how to play, as he did me. He gave me stuff too, and asked nothing in return.

Geno hosted the Mid America Melee, which was a tournament that had 12 coaches, and 8 of them were new guys!! He won't tell me how much that cost him, but I know it was a good deal of money.

He is a GREAT coach. I watched him play 3 games, and was amazed at his talent and how his mind worked. He didn't panic when the opposing coach kept the opening kickoff and drove the length of the field and kept the ball for 15 plays. When he got the ball finally, he scored in 3 plays. Most guys would have lost their cool. Geno never got in the panic mode. He is cool under fire.

He is willing to help and share at every opportunity. He also listens. We have had many long conversations about running a business. He has asked me many, many questions about how to run an internet business. That is not a characteristic of a "know it all guy".

Showing up at tournaments. Not his fault all the time. Things happen. We had plans to go to Jimmy's tournament in Michigan. It got canceled. We understood. We were disappointed, but we understand. He went to the Miggle Convention last year. He went to the Tornado Alley playoffs. He hosted the Mid America Melee. Were you there? I doubt it.

Geno is too nice to say this, but I will. If you don't like the way he does things, tough, and in the words of my favorite basketball coach, Bobby Knight, you can kiss his @$#. If that gets me banned it was worth it. Geno is my friend, my cousin, and a Hendricks. We stick together.

Doug Hendricks

Another bad apple
 

I have dealt with Geno several times and he is a great person to deal with. Like others have mentioned before things in life come up for everyone. No one here does this for a living we all have jobs and a life. This person should take that in to consideration before they slander this gentleman's name. He makes a great product and is always in contact when you need him. Geno I understand how you feel. It really hits a nerve when you try your best to make everyone happy and you get a jerk like this one that acts like an idiot. Unfortunately we have some bad apples in the bunch. Geno keep on with the great work you have done.

CowboyMike

Geno , you know I appreciate what you do . I order all my bases and tdq and tdk from you.
Keep doing what you are doing ppls$

Thanks Geno
 

Geno I want to thank u for the tweeking tips, i'm on fire,also the board building from the gauge to the motors,but most of all thanks for the friendship its been great so far & u have been great for this hobby i an't mad at ya.thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$

i can ad that each and every time ive ordered and/or bought something from him, HE put in an extra surprise. i think nearly everyone is affected by "life", i mean, who isnt?????? yea, my order is sometimes slow in arriving....so what, hell, ive sold or traded 100s of EF/MF items, and im almost alway a few days late sending it out. sure, i try to give a reason each time.but they get it.

Geno, stay up, you are doing a helluva job buddy.

Geno
 

I too have bought alil from Geno , and I must say I've always gotten more than my money worth ! Once he was behind and my order was about 2 weeks late but he sent alot of extra goodies. Geno , I'll always do business with ya. Customer for life !

While
 

I will also attest to having excellent business dealings w/Geno, but my real purpose of this post is to ask who is Collegefootballfan, and can someone tell him to post more often. I just love that avatar, even if I am an Ohio State Fan.

BS
 

Hey Geno, do me a favor,ignore this and keep on keeping on.
Talk about contributions to the hobby...........That QB and kicker you came up with are classics,game changers and innovative genius.
This guy should understand we are not big time companies and sometimes our personal lives create problems with filling orders.
Once again I am surprised that this nonsense goes on....real shame.
Take care,Larue