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Men's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

4.8

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5.0

Caring

4.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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DirectHonestIntenseKnowledgeableDirectIntenseResponsive

It’s interesting to read the comments referencing Coley on deck. There is no one quite like him in swimming. I think people confuse his intensity, passion, and creativity with the fact he speaks loudly and gestures (gives off the impression he is abrasive and direct-which he is to some extent). Reminds me of a baseball/football coach (which is great for swimming imo). Most swim coaches have no personality. Coley makes up for the dull ones to be sure.

Men's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

2.2

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2.0

Caring

2.0

Motivational

2.0

Knowledgeable

2.0

Honest

3.0

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IntenseIntensePoor Communication

This coach yelled at me a lot and it was hurtful.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

3.0

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3.0

Caring

3.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

5.0

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He picks favorites and has double standards. He is very direct and honest about how he feels, but also does not have a filter. He says inappropriate and hurtful things about swimmers to their face or behind their back.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

1.6

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2.0

Caring

1.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

1.0

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Intense

Arrogant and closed off. Very good at pitting teammates against each other. Likes to talk negatively about his athletes behind their backs.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

2.8

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3.0

Caring

2.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

4.0

Honest

4.0

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AccessibleDirectIntense

Has his favourites. Has the emotional stability of a 14 year old girl. He is extremely divisive, when he decides he doesn’t like someone then he will harass them to their face and behind their back to other swimmers.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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AccessibleCoolDirectIntense

He will go above and beyond for his Athletes and is loyal.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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DirectDirectFairGreat LeaderPassionate About Coaching

My experience with Coley at Bama was nothing short of amazing. He was supportive, compassionate, and helped me through some difficult times. I swam great and my teammates loved him. While there are a few vocal former swimmers and coaches who try to deride Coley on social media, he was a class act and had the respect of the majority of the team. Hope he chooses to coach a college team again.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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DirectKnowledgeableDirectGreat LeaderPassionate About Coaching

Very motivating and writes great sets. Super creative and has alot of success with developing athletes at a high level.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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DirectHonestDevelops Team Beyond The FieldDirectPositive PersonResponsive

A genius who knows how to get a team to win. Has proven time after time that he is one of a kind with no equal. His results speak for themselves.

Men's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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DirectHonestIntenseDirectFairIntensePlayers Coach

Well liked by the swimmers he coaches. Has a very high standard and low tolerance for those unmotivated.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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HonestIntenseKnowledgeableCreates A Great Team CultureDedicated To PlayersIntense

Creative and brilliant. Holds athletes accountable and will get results.

Men's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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Best coach in the business. Only people who dislike him are those that were cut or reprimanded for poor behavior. Holds swimmers accountable and is fair.

Men's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

1.0

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1.0

Caring

1.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

1.0

Honest

1.0

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IntenseCares About AcademicsDisorganizedPoor Communication

This man is downright abusive. Makes sense why he got fired. We’re better off.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

2.0

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2.0

Caring

1.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

1.0

Honest

5.0

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DirectIntense

His strategy is simple; make his kids swim in fear. His inability to connect with swimmers makes him hard to like. Talks crap about you in front of other swimmers, and racist remarks were said on pool deck. Gets away with a lot on deck, would not want my kid to be coached by him. No respect for others

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

1.4

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1.0

Caring

2.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

1.0

Honest

2.0

Rude and intimidating. He picks his favorites and couldn’t care less about anyone else. His coaching style is unique and definitely not for everyone.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

1.2

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1.0

Caring

1.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

2.0

Honest

1.0

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Intense

One of the worst individuals I have ever met. Only looks out for himself and his future plans, if he did not recruit you to Alabama himself he could care less about you as an athlete or a human being.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

5.0

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Overall

5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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AccessibleCoolDirectIntense

Coley is probably a 6/5 in intensity but it's only because he is that passionate about his athletes and making them better. He definitely has a strong personality but his innovative and fiery coaching style is what will win Alabama Swimming and Diving a national championship.

Women's Swimming & DivingColey Stickels

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

The University of Alabama

NCAA DI • Southeastern Conference | SEC

4.8

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Overall

5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

5.0

Knowledgeable

4.0

Honest

5.0

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AccessibleCoolDirectIntense

A very motivational coach, wants to get the best out of you and will push you to get there.