East Carolina University

Women's SoftballShane Winkler

Women's Softball Head Coach

East Carolina University

NCAA DI • AAC

5.0

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Would Recommend

Transferred in from a toxic program. Winkler is an Amazing coach. Keeps the fun in the game as well as brings a good balance of coaching the person in life and the player in softball. Lets you be an adult and make your own decisions as well as is very fair in handling consequences of situations like an adult. Respects the person and the player. Would 100% recommend playing for Coach Winkler.

Women's Swimming & DivingMatt Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

ACHA M2 • ACCHL Elite

5.0

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Would Recommend

As a parent, sending your first child off to college is one of the most emotional milestones you face, especially when that journey involves Division I athletics, where the headlines can sometimes be unsettling. From the very first conversation I had with Coach Jabs, he earned my trust. He spoke with honesty, clarity, and genuine care. Not just about performance in the pool, but about the well-being and growth of the young people he coaches. My daughter has faced her fair share of challenges during her time at ECU, and Coach Matthew Jabs has supported her through every step. His guidance has gone far beyond swim practices and competitions; he’s been a steady, encouraging presence through the ups and downs of college life. But from one parent to another, I can say with confidence that ECU Swim and Dive is a program where your child can truly thrive, both athletically and academically. They will be part of a team that feels like family, supported by coaches who genuinely care.

Women's Swimming & DivingMatt Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

ACHA M2 • ACCHL Elite

5.0

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I personally cannot wait for this next season to begin and for Coach Jabs to finally have a team that respects him. Jabs will go out on a limb for these ladies, supports them, encourages them, and heaven forbid… even correct them when necessary. He’s committed to making them better people and it’s clear that some just aren’t up for becoming better in the pool or life.

Women's Swimming & DivingMatt Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

ACHA M2 • ACCHL Elite

4.2

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Jabs is a great guy and you can tell he loves ECU. He always believed in me and encouraged me to be myself in a sport where everyone is pretty cookie cutter and dare I say … Bland! most importantly, he prioritizes you as a person/academics over swim always. In my experience however, he is a bit disorganized and tends to be too involved with teammate drama. This always came off a bit unprofessional to me.

Women's Swimming & DivingMatt Jabs

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

East Carolina University

ACHA M2 • ACCHL Elite

2.0

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Throughout college swimming there are too many swimming coaches that have unchecked power and use it against their athletes. Not only would I not recommend the swim I wouldn’t recommend any athletic team as ECU. The upper compliance are not for the athletes they are for the money and after multiple mentions from athletes to them, nothing has done. College swimming is hard there is no doubt about it. But it shouldn’t be miserable and that’s what it can be at ECU if you’re not a favorite. I don’t discredit whoever has had great experiences under the coaching staff but unfortunately that is not the majority. Many people have transfered and found much more happiness and enjoyment in the sport then at ECU. LOOK ELSEWHERE this team is falling apart!!