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"As a parent, do you know what it is like to answer a call from your daughter and hesitate before saying hello to listen if she is crying or not? Do you know what it feels like to get these calls after most games and practices and feel helpless? This is what I have lived while my daughter played for Aimee Haywood at App. There are probably too many instances to list, or I think I have blocked some of it and cannot remember each occurence, but this sums up some of it. -Regularly attributes positive plays by certain players to “accidents,” while excusing or redirecting responsibility for errors made by a small, consistent group of favored players. -Publicly and privately assigns blame to players on the sideline for team performance, including criticizing them for not cheering loudly enough. -Discourages or prohibits players from seeking clarification or guidance from assistant coaches; assistants redirect players back to the head coach when approached. -Controls players’ interpersonal relationships by commenting on or directing who players should or should not socialize with and how much time they spend together. -Uses selective attention as a coaching tool, including consistently ignoring certain players during training, games, and team interactions while engaging others. -Conducts end‑of‑year evaluations requiring athletes to identify strengths, then tells some players they have “no strengths,” only minor competencies. -Repeatedly brings players to tears during individual or group meetings without offering constructive feedback, support, or follow‑up. -Creates and maintains an informal tier system within the team (and maybe this is part of D1 soccer but the treatment of the players in these groups is the differentiator): ---A small group of consistently favored players ---A rotating group with limited opportunity ---A group that rarely sees playing time and receives minimal engagement as a player and person Treatment, communication, and feedback vary noticeably between these tiers, independent of effort or conduct. The AD has received this information, as well as compliance, with no action taken. This abuse will continue until there are repercussions like the article I am listing below. https://www.npr.org/2026/03/28/g-s1-114976/crossing-the-line-emotional-abuse-in-college-sports-marta-marija-galic?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=PAVERFWARCHSZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad4Zh_fYJ2d5Xi2__QibsBwD-tc65n8KbgIL8M-PyrnK16sX4mLohEefWbgwA_aem_pS6np4Mz8xPbw1d6WEnhiA"

"Ken is awesome! He took me to ER and helped answer questions and was like a parent when my parents couldn’t be there. Best trainer ever! "

"Extremely toxic coaching style 3 girls have quit in a 3 week period this season Thrives on creating tension and divisiveness amongst the team The level of demeaning the girls, cursing at them and playing severe mind games is unfathomable "

"A Championship Coach (Enough Said) Hard Work pays off "

"Sharif is knowledgeable and can relate to players in a way that most coaches do not. He is direct, honest, and creative. While he knows how to win and has won everywhere he has been, he fosters a team culture built on collaboration. He understands players and how to motivate them. Can he be tough? Yes, but he provides the kind of feedback and guidance needed for players to improve and for teams to be the absolute best that they can be. When it looks like things won't work out, he just find a way to bring it all together. "