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Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

1.4

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1.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

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DisorganizedPoor Communication

as bad as it gets. promoted well beyond her competency. "given" the job as a placeholder during COVID - they just haven't got around to firing her yet. Will happen soon enough

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

1.2

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1.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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Sociopath. Narcissistic. Only cares about what is going on in her personal life. Requires players to be on time, when she is not. Seems to hang around people in the athletic department more than she does her team. She is not easily accessible, hard to communicate with, and lies about MOST things.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

1.2

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1.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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DisorganizedPoor Communication

narcissistic, only cares about what she wants, not our needs. Overall really behind other coaches tactically. For someone who loves to hear herself talk communication is nonexistent. Never on time to anything even though she stresses that all players must be early. Actually got upset with the entire team because not enough people liked an Instagram post of her award…

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

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1.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

1.0

Honest

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Sociopath. Toxic. Out of her depth. God help anyone being coached by her.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

1.4

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2.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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Knows The GamePoor Communication

just an awful individual to play for. what is Yale thinking?

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

2.2

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2.0

Caring

3.0

Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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Cares About AcademicsDisorganizedPoor Communication

Terrible coach and even worse person. Tells the team she trusts them all (a lie). Treats some players like her child, and others like garbage. Never has a solution to anything soccer-wise. Does not know how to coach. Will watch the team struggle and do absolutely nothing (because she has nothing substantive to offer) including not making changes to the lineup because there are people on the bench that are good enough to play. She is horrible with injured players as well. Team culture is horrible because of her. It starts from the top anyways.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

1.6

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Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

4.0

Honest

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Narcissist. Dreadful communication skills. Unevolved. Self absorbed - all about “her”. Immature in the extreme. Clueless in terms of sift skills.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

4.8

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5.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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Believes In YouCreates A Great Team CultureDedicated To PlayersEasy To Get Along WithGreat Leader

Great coach who says what she means. Believes in every individual player and is always there to help.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

2.4

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2.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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AccessibleMotivationalHelps With CareerPassionate About Coaching

Emotional. Hypocritical. Stubborn. Illogical. VERY unprofessional.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

4.0

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4.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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Easy To Get Along WithPassionate About CoachingPositive Person

Super motivational and really loves to get to know her players.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

4.0

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3.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

4.0

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Believes In YouCares About AcademicsDedicated To PlayersPassionate About CoachingPositive Person

Very energetic and positive person! Cares a lot about her players, the whole team, organization and school. Motivational and always wants to do her best. Only minus is the tactical side.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

4.0

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4.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

4.0

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Cares About AcademicsDevelops Team Beyond The FieldHelps With CareerPassionate About CoachingPositive Person

She is very passionate about soccer and about coaching.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

2.6

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3.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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AccessibleIntenseDisorganizedIntense

It’s apparent that she greatly loves soccer, but she has a way to go before she starts producing consistent results. Her soccer IQ is ok. One’s experience with her depends on whether you’re her favorite or not. If you’re a favorite, you will feel cared for and supported by her, but if you’re not, it’s going to be up to you.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

4.8

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5.0

Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

4.0

Honest

5.0

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AccessibleBelieves In YouDedicated To PlayersPassionate About CoachingPositive Person

Coach Martinez has the passion and drive to build a winning program and develop players on and off the field.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale 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

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HonestKnowledgeableCreates A Great Team CultureDevelops Team Beyond The FieldGreat Communicator

Very intelligent and respectable woman who runs a phenomenal soccer program. Is loyal to her fellow staff and players and will give her all for every individual person. Honest and hard working are additional qualities.

Women's SoccerSarah Martinez

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Yale University

3.4

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Caring

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Motivational

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Knowledgeable

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Honest

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DirectHonest

Overall, Sarah is a good coach who cares about soccer and knows the game well. She values winning and playing well as a team above all. She is a newer head coach so she has some growing into her position to do, but I believe she can do so. One thing that could be better for her as a coach is understanding the commitment that Ivy League academics require as a student-athlete. Since that was not her collegiate experience, she doesn’t place the necessary emphasis on academics that every Ivy League coach should and doesn’t fully understand the time and effort succeeding in our classes takes. Because of this, there can be a disconnect between Sarah and her players. She had been moving in a positive direction regarding bridging this gap and I believe when she does so, she will be easier to talk to and connect with on all levels and be more impactful to her players.