Colorado State University (Pueblo)
NCAA DII • RMAC
Date: November 28, 2023
Would Recommend
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Disappointing can begin to explain my experience playing soccer for Sierra at this college. There are a multitude of reasons for her to no longer coach at this level, but here are a few. The first is low soccer IQ. To be a college soccer coach, you need to understand the game of soccer, have reasonable expectations for players, and finally play producing players, not just favorite players. This is evident not only in our record for this year and years past but also in the display put on in this year's playoff game: no understanding of what to do, terrible subbing, and overall poor performance for a highly winnable game. Not only does she have little to no soccer IQ, but she states that she is a master's degree-prepared psychology major. However, she is not implementing topics used in undergraduate psychology, such as empathic communication and understanding. Not making girls feel apart of the team unless they are starters and just an overall lack of communication. Not to mention the five assistant coaches in 5 years, the most recent being a Ph.D.-prepared psychologist with a concerning problem with emotional regulation and overall emotional immaturity, leading to multiple yellow cards and a red card in the most pivotal game of the season; a deficit for the entire team. It is embarrassing to see what this team has become; they have great potential but with no help from the coaching staff whatsoever. I would never recommend a soccer player come here if they wish to become a better player, understand the game, or have an enjoyable college soccer experience. I suggest looking elsewhere for your college soccer experience unless a new coaching staff is hired.