Rating #41686 Details

Rating Type
Coach
Review Count
2
Object Name
Laura Valentino
Average Score
3.0
Women's Softball Head Coach

University of Connecticut

NCAA DI • NULL

A classic toxic coach, dark underbelly

Date: January 21, 2023

By Other
1.8

Would Recommend

Overall Rating for the Coach
2.0
Caring
1.0
Motivational
2.0
Knowledgeable
3.0
Honest
1.0

Tags

Old School MentalityPoor Communication

Not a positive-growth motivator. Pushes players by shaming them, punishing them, gaslighting them with unfulfilled promises, lies & false compliments, Says one thing, does another. Coach’s choice of words and actions underscore a very unhealthy mental health culture (2019-current). Players are also expected to keep quiet and told that their friends & family can’t be trusted with knowing what’s going on behind the scenes, and threatened if they do. Run, don’t walk. Not to be trusted if you’re looking for a positive d1 experience with a staff that truly cares about player development on & off field.

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