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"Manipulative coach used players trauma against them. Got suspended for saying a racial slur (cherry on top) full investigation went on because he was full on abusive. Team culture was awful he made the girls turn against each other and would say “we have no where else to go” and that he was a dictator. "

"It’s interesting to read the comments referencing Coley on deck. There is no one quite like him in swimming. I think people confuse his intensity, passion, and creativity with the fact he speaks loudly and gestures (gives off the impression he is abrasive and direct-which he is to some extent). Reminds me of a baseball/football coach (which is great for swimming imo). Most swim coaches have no personality. Coley makes up for the dull ones to be sure. "

"Coach Petesch seems very focused on performance standards and building a more competitive program, but the environment felt very discouraging and unsupportive, especially for athletes who are still developing. A lot of emphasis is placed on times and whether athletes are considered “competitive enough,” which can make it feel like your value on the team depends more on immediate results than effort, growth, or long-term potential. He has openly said that most of the team is not at a true college competitive standard and that only a smaller portion of athletes are really at the level he wants. While high expectations are understandable, the delivery often comes across as harsh and dismissive rather than motivating. For a Division III program, it feels like there is very little patience for development, especially for athletes coming back from injuries or trying to rebuild confidence. Communication and feedback can also be frustrating. Many athletes feel unsure of where they stand unless they directly ask, and even then, the responses can feel more critical than constructive or blatantly ignored. Instead of feeling coached, it can feel like you are constantly trying to prove you deserve a spot. There is also a strong emphasis on team culture and lifestyle choices, with assumptions made about athletes being “social” or not taking the sport seriously enough, even in points of transition ex. long bus trip. While accountability matters, it can feel unfair when athletes who are working hard are still grouped into that narrative. If you are already a top performer and respond well to a very blunt, results-driven coaching style, this environment may work for you. But if you are looking for a coach who prioritizes athlete development, encouragement, and building confidence alongside performance, this may not be the best fit. "

"Great coach! She is super kind and easy to talk to. She is dedicated to getting the program growing and better each day! "

"If Davenport did their job players, coaches, and staff members wouldn’t have to post here. Ronda and Davenport is upset about people sharing their lived experiences here but instead of bringing change, she would rather try to silence voices. All the staff, parents, and athletes want is to attend Davenport without being bullied, threatened to be fired, and scholarship/playing time be threatened for reporting to mandated reporters about inappropriate behaviors and relationships of DU’s coaches. Ronda heard specifically from players and staff members and never investigated a coach who was in an inappropriate relationship for months. Thats not safe. HR knew about it and instead of investigating, tried to remove those that reported and told players they couldn’t talk about it. Ask players, coaches, and those in it and you’ll find more info. Make DU safe so we trust we won’t be retaliated against for reporting unsafe environments to keep the students that attend here safe."