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Women's Swimming & DivingMatthew Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

4.2

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Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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DirectBelieves In YouDedicated To PlayersFitness Is ImportantOld School Mentality

Jabs is exactly what is needed from a collegiate coach. He has knowledge, experience, patience and does not discriminate. Jabs is fair and thoughtful when it comes to decision making about people on the team. He focuses on self motivation and team communication, while pushing us to be better. His methods may seem though, but it builds the kind of athlete required for this sport. He knows how to joke around but also knows when to be serious. He doles out punishment when necessary, and focuses on people’s learning experiences, rather than getting angry at them for making a mistake. For those who think he is too harsh on his athletes or disagree with his methods have not come to the right team, and are not cut out for this sport.

Women's Swimming & DivingMatthew Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

5.0

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5.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

5.0

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DirectHonestMotivationalBelieves In YouCreates A Great Team CultureDirect

As an athlete who has multiple experiences with toxic programs and coaches, I can confidently say that Jabs and the ECU program is FAR from toxic. Jabs does nothing but support and motivate his athletes to be the best they can. He communicates with athletes directly, exactly what he expects from them, and holds them accountable to these expectations. Can he be tough? Absolutely. Being tough is simply the nature of D1 athletics and the sport of swimming. If you don't have a coach willing to be tough on you and hold you accountable, then you won't improve, which is a concept that Jabs understands. Those who have poor things to say about Jabs were not willing to buy into his process and, quite honestly, were probably not cut out for D1 athletics as a whole. Jabs is trying to create an amazing program and team culture at ECU, which I am incredibly grateful to be a part of. This program and Jabs have played a major part in shaping me into the person I am today and have also helped me rediscover my love for the sport of swimming.

Women's Swimming & DivingMatthew Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

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Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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Disorganized

The favoritism is insane. Not motivational at all, would frequently yell at us. Could count on my hands how many time he was positive at a practice within my 4 years here.

Women's Swimming & DivingMatthew Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

4.8

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5.0

Caring

5.0

Motivational

4.0

Knowledgeable

5.0

Honest

5.0

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HonestKnowledgeableEasy To Get Along With

Jabs is a very kind coach and cares about his swimmers