University of Dayton
NCAA DI • A-10
Date: July 12, 2025
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This coach presents the program as competitive and blue collar during recruiting, but the reality can feel very different depending on how he sees you. He’s a good speaker and will sell you the dream. You want to win? He’ll push you nonstop and won’t sugarcoat a thing. But if that pressure breaks you, physically or mentally, you may be left on your own. He can coach, but don’t expect him to teach. Most of the real development comes from the assistant coaches. They’re the ones who give you actual feedback—the “how” and “why” behind what you’re doing—not just surface-level corrections. If you’re not one of his favorites, or if you struggle mentally, physically, or performance-wise, you may find yourself sidelined without real support. Development and consistent feedback are limited unless you fit a specific mold or you’re a favorite. Coach’s moods also dictated the entire practice. There were times upperclassmen would literally warn us if he came in a bad mood because it would completely affect how the rest of practice went. If you’re already in the program and looking for a sign…This is it. If you’re not “his type” of player, you’ll feel it immediately. If you question whether you think he likes you, he doesn’t. He’ll give attention to others in your position and you’ll be left out of the conversation. You won’t get consistent reps on the ‘A’ side. Your good moments will go unnoticed. You might get replaced by either a practice player, another player in your position, or be reduced to serving only. You’ll know.. Don’t convince yourself that working harder will fix it—it’ll only break you down faster. He glorifies athletes playing through fractures like it proves “toughness.” But when someone actually does it—plays hurt, pushes through, tries to be that version of “tough”—and they finally break? Suddenly, it’s their fault. No support. No grace. Just blame. And with the relentless year-round schedule, your body won’t get a break—not in-season, not out of it. This program is not worth the physical or mental toll at all. He is not a coach who cares about the growth, health, or humanity of the women on his team. To him, you are a player not a person. You are a statistic that determines whether or not he gets paid. He’s not a coach. He’s a businessman in a whistle.