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Women's Field Hockey Head Coachat Sacred Heart University• Fairfield, CT• NCAA DI

Overall Rating

3.7
3 Reviews
67%
Would Recommend
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Overall
3.7
Caring
4.3
Motivational
3.3
Knowledgeable
3.3
Honest
3.7
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Women's Field Hockey

Women's Field Hockey Head Coach

Sacred Heart University • 4-year or above, Private not-for-profit • Fairfield, CT
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NCAA DI • MAAC | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
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Coach & Staff Ratings: Sydney Van Der Merwe

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  • Women's Field HockeySydney Van Der Merwe
    Women's Field Hockey Head Coach

    Sacred Heart University

    NCAA DI • Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | MAAC

    Sweetest Man Ever To Walk The Earth

    Date: October 8, 2025

    By Athlete
    5.0

    Would Recommend

    Overall
    5.0
    Caring
    5.0
    Motivational
    5.0
    Knowledgeable
    5.0
    Honest
    5.0

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    CoolHonestKnowledgeableMotivationalBelieves In You

    Coach Sydney is truly an incredible field hockey coach and an even better person. He is dedicated, encouraging, and always brings a positive attitude to every practice and game. He not only pushes us to perform our best on the field but also teaches us the value of teamwork, discipline, and respect. His passion for the sport shows in everything he does, and he always makes sure every player feels supported and included. Coach Sydney is patient, understanding, and knows how to motivate us to keep improving while still keeping practices fun and enjoyable. I’m really grateful to have him as a coach — he’s made such a positive impact on our team and on me personally.

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  • Women's Field HockeySydney Van Der Merwe
    Women's Field Hockey Head Coach

    Sacred Heart University

    NCAA DI • Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | MAAC

    Tries Hard To Be Good, But Falls Short

    Date: September 19, 2022

    By Other
    2.0

    Would Recommend

    Overall
    2.0
    Caring
    4.0
    Motivational
    1.0
    Knowledgeable
    1.0
    Honest
    2.0

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    DisorganizedPoor Communication

    Coach Sydney tries his hardest to be a good coach, but consistently falls short. The team environment is awful, and he lets his captains run the show which ultimately causes issues. There is no variety in the types of drills at practice, and feedback is non-existent if you are not a favorite. While he tries to make the environment better by having team bonding, he does not directly address issues. Overall he just lacks communication, which causes his coaching style to fall short of being good.

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