Coach Rating: Brian Daley at Alabama A&M University

Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

I Would Play For Him Again.

Date: June 15, 2026

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5.0

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"I play for Coach Daley for the past two years.. I have nothing but good things to say about this good man. He helped me so much during my time at Alabama A&M. The greatest compliment I can give him. I would play for him again! "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

Burn The House Down And Walk Away

Date: June 15, 2026

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1.0

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"In just a two-year tenure, Coach Daley completely dismantled a winning program. He inherited a championship-caliber roster built to contend for a conference title, instead of building on that success, he systematically dismissed the team's core players to force a complete overhaul. This reckless roster management broke the team's continuity and led straight into the worst season in program history. Instead of staying to take accountability, he used retirement as a convenient escape hatch to walk away from the wreckage."

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

Great Coach, Cares About His Players, And Really Tries Hard To Help The Team

Date: June 12, 2026

By Athlete

4.6

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"I played for Coach Daley for 1 year. This is how I feel. I do honestly believe that he loves the game and really does care about the players. If we needed help we could come to him and he would get it done. Yes he could be a little hard to talk to because he is older and a man, but he did care and understood us. During practice he could be intense, but that showed he cared. People complain all the time about it and when they talked to him he changed. Yes he still kept the practices intense, but he did it in a fun way that helped us learn. There were players on the team that were hard to coach. Those players are the ones that brought the team down. We had a lot of talent this year, but the team atmosphere is the reason we lost many game. Coach Daley is a great coach and I would play for him any day of the week. He was not the problem. The problem was the team atmosphere and one of the assistant coaches around him. The assistant coach loved to pick favorites and she loved to tell lies to Coach Daley which did not help the team. He knows the game and he wants to win and he truly cares about his players. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

Forever Thankful For Coach Daley!!

Date: June 6, 2026

By Parent

5.0

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"Coach Daley was an excellent coach to my daughter during her freshman year, alot of times he was the only reason she wanted to stay at the school. From the moment he recruited her until now he has been responsive and her biggest cheerleader, she could be herself with coach Daley. He was always friendly to us(family) and literally cared about my daughter and us. He believed in her even when she didn’t believe in herself. He helped her battle an injury and looked out for her best interest!! Sometimes he was just a listening ear, anytime of the day, any day of the week she could call him if needed. He does what he says he will do. He is passionate about the game and the players and their families. If you show up ready to work, eager to learn with a winning mentality then you shouldn’t have a complaint about coach Daley. If you show up lazy, feeling entitled, could care less if you win or lose then yeah I’m sure you will have problems. Ultimately my daughter has decided to leave A&M but not until learning of coaching changes, she was willing to give the school another year bc of coach and her team. We will forever be thankful to coach Daley for giving her a chance, believing in her, and for the impact he made on her freshmen year!! Coach Daley is the best!! The only complaint I have is I wish he would’ve been her coach for all of her college years. Thank you Coach Daley!! "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

I’ll Always Be Grateful For Coach Brian Daley, His Support And The Positive Impact He Had On My Life

Date: June 4, 2026

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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"Coach Brian Daley was my coach for two years, and during that time he had a huge impact on me both as a player and as a person. He always supported his players and did everything he could to help us succeed, not only on the field but also in our lives outside of softball. He genuinely cared about each player and was always willing to listen, give advice, and help whenever someone needed it. His coaching style was demanding in the best way he pushed us to work hard, stay accountable, and be the best versions of ourselves while also creating an environment where we felt supported and respected. He expected a lot from us because he believed in our potential, and that motivated us to keep improving. I am incredibly grateful to have had him as my coach. He is the best collegiate coach I have ever had, and the lessons, support, and confidence he gave me will stay with me long after my softball career. I will always be thankful for everything he did for me and my teammates."

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

Karma Wins Every Time

Date: April 19, 2026

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"What happened to Alabama A&M softball program? The answer is the coaching staff. His lack of coaching ability is costing wins. He dismissed the team that could get him to SWAC. Check the stats from last year to this year. He has every right to get his own team. He said he wanted D1 players. However, this team only won 6 conference games only against MVS. The team last year won more, but he gave up on them because they weren’t HIS picks. You can’t mistreat players and think you will have a great season! Karma wins every time! Get rid of the entire coaching staff."

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

Truth Hurts But Its The Truth!

Date: April 18, 2026

By Athlete

1.0

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"Let me say this first. The Coaches wife/girlfriends/ boyfriends or family ratings don't count. Including those who are doing them a favor. You are all lying. The truth is the truth. This is why we rate him. All of us know the truth. Yes our record is embarrassing but its not all our fault. It is hard to play under the mental conditions we are subjected to. Nothing wrong with hard coaching but abuse is different. Get out coached and they fuss at us. His coaches will quit on you too. There is nothing good about softball here. There is no development or growth. You learn very little. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

He Is A Great Family Man And A Terrific Coach!!! I Would Have Loved My Children To Have Played For Him!!

Date: April 16, 2026

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"Coach Daley is a tremendous person as well as a tremendous coach. He has GREAT knowledge of the game!! Very passionate as a coach!! Does anything for his players! Has developed well rounded players that carries over into the community after graduation. I have been knowing Coach Daley for a few years now! I have worked with him and competed against him. He brings un equeled energy every single day!! Fits his style to the players he has. Got alot of memorable stories! His team culture is always top notch!! His teams play hard!! They care! "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

I Enjoy Playing For These Coaches

Date: March 3, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

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"Now, I will say Coach gets a little intense during games. However, he does not hold onto to it or take it out on us players. I enjoy being here and I enjoy Coach Daley, Riches and Hewitt. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

Major Roster Cuts Followed By A Winless Fall Season: Is Brian Daley Really A D1 Coach???

Date: January 10, 2026

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"Coach Brian Daley cut the majority of the returning roster at Alabama A&M, most of them Black, telling players they “weren’t D1 material” and that the program was “going in another direction.” He replaced them with a roster he described as “real D1 players,” but the team went winless in the fall, a developmental season normally played against less competitive opponents. The results raise serious questions: 1. What did “going in another direction” really mean??? 2. Do Brian Daley’s constant claims and posturing as a “D1” coach match the outcomes he delivered?"

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Head Softball Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Southwestern Athletic Conf. | SWAC

Inappropriate Coaching & Unpredictable Behavior

Date: December 16, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Players were cussed at, demeaned, made to feel worthless, constantly verbally/mentally abused, and experienced significant anxiety and misery. He never ever apologized but blame the players for his behavior. He's very manipulative and can dress it up real good. The environment is very toxic. The assistant coaches are scared too. The assistant coaches blame every meltdown on him being old (70). He's just not a good person or coach. And the assistants know this is true. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

All 3 Coaches Need To Go

Date: December 3, 2025

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1.0

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"Coach Daley is a bully. I heard that he tries really hard to conceal it, but the bully in him has reared its ugly head. He doesn’t know how to strategize the game of softball. I think admin needs to think about their coaching selections again. This is not working."

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Daughter Loves It At Alabama A&M

Date: November 30, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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"My daughter is a freshman on the softball team and she has nothing but good things to say about Coaches Daley, Hewitt and Riches and her experience thus far at Alabama A&M. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Authentic And Caring Coach

Date: November 2, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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"I am a current player at Alabama A&M. He is funny, loves the game and in my short time here I have grown as a player. He is always posting positive and sends uplifting messages on our team chat. He has made my transition here at AAMU a positive one."

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Team Cuts By Daley Leave Almost No Black Athletes At An Hbcu

Date: September 15, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Nearly every Black player was cut, with only Daley’s fellow coach’s daughter remaining. Two new Black athletes were brought in, but whether they’ll actually get to play remains to be seen. At an HBCU, the lack of Black representation after cuts raises serious questions about bias and discrimination. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Lover Of Softball And All Things Softball

Date: August 14, 2025

By Parent

4.8

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5.0

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"Great coach and person loves the game "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Brian Daley: The Narcissist Running Alabama A&M Softball

Date: August 12, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"At 70, Coach Brian Daley leads an HBCU team in Alabama while favoring white and Hispanic athletes, sidelining Black talent, telling players he hates Alabama, refusing to invite his family to live here or attend games, shunning the community, and making it clear he’s only here for a paycheck. AD Bryant supports him whole heartedly!!!!"

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Bryant And Wims: Protecting Discrimination At An Hbcu

Date: August 12, 2025

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1.0

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"At an HBCU built to celebrate Black talent, Coach Brian Daley targeted Black female athletes, and instead of stopping it, AD Dr. Paul Bryant and President Dr. Daniel K. Wims stood by him. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Follow Up To “Favoritism Over Performance”

Date: July 30, 2025

By Athlete

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"Coach Daley created the hostile, divided culture, and AD Bryant allowed it to continue. One of the favorites even sympathized with abused players through tears. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Favoritism Over Performance

Date: July 30, 2025

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"“One of the best coaches I’ve ever had” — that’s easy to say when you were one of the favorites. I wasn’t. I watched one player lead the team and rank 6th in the SWAC in strikeouts, yet still get named MVP. Another got the Bulldog Award for leadership, even though she mostly kept to herself or the other favorites. A decent hitter with poor defense was never held accountable. And the assistant coach’s daughter? Always protected. Meanwhile, the rest of us were demeaned, verbally and psychologically abused, benched, had our scholarships or playing time reduced or were cut entirely. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

I Graduated But Left Broken By Coach Daley

Date: July 30, 2025

By Athlete

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"I gave everything to this program, but Coach Daley and Coach Hewitt left me mentally broken. I didn’t walk away or get cut, I graduated — but I left drained, hurt, and nothing like the player I once was. They created a toxic environment built on fear, favoritism, and silence. To the girls who’ve already committed: if you’re not a favorite, protect your mental health. Speak up early. Don’t lose yourself trying to survive a system that only supports a chosen few. You deserve so much more than what we endured."

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Wonderful Coaches And People

Date: July 28, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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5.0

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"Best coaches I’ve ever had "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Athletes Suffer From These Coaches.

Date: July 27, 2025

By Parent

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"These reviews are exactly as Brian Daley comes. He does not communicate, he does not value players, and he does not give feedback. What is very good at is tearing athletes down, not working with players unless you kiss his you know what, and gossiping about his players to their own teammates like a 12 year old girl. As far as “Coach Hewitt and Coach Rico leading the team to more of a winning record” this team had more than 50% of transfers come in and help lead the team to a winning record. There were THREE GIRLS from the team before this past year that STARTED. It wasn’t the coaches, it was the players putting in the work that went unnoticed, the players that stayed after practice and worked on their own when coach daley would not. RECRUITS DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!!! The same reviews uplifting these coaches are gonna be the same people draining your experience. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

In Response To June 22 “Good Coaches” Review

Date: July 11, 2025

By Parent

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"As a parent, I couldn’t stay silent after reading the June 22 review titled “Alabama A&M Coaches Are Good.” I wish that were true. But what was written doesn’t reflect what many of us witnessed firsthand. Yes, the team won more, they were talented players, but their biggest wins came without Daley or Hewitt on the field. Instead of celebrating the players, those coaches responded with retaliation. Their talent was punished. Girls were cursed at, benched, suspended to sabotage games, and pushed out. Stats were manipulated to favor his picks. That .315 batting average? Ask where the player is who led it? What that review calls “purposeful practices,” these players experienced as hostile, demeaning, and psychologically damaging. And when they reported the abuse? AD Paul Bryant stayed silent and allowed it to continue. He protected the coach — not the players. To families and recruits reading both reviews: dig deeper. The wins didn’t come from coaching. They came from players the system tried to break. Ask where they are now — and ask why they’re gone. "

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Women's Softball

Brian Daley

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Edward Waters University

NCAA DII • Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. | SIAC

Mental Abuse And Sabotage Games

Date: June 28, 2025

By Parent

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"Our daughters came to AAMU proud to represent an HBCU. But what they’ve endured under the current coaching staff has been heartbreaking: verbal abuse, racial insensitivity, psychological harm, and retaliation after they bravely spoke up. Some were even dismissed from the team. Coach Daley belittled a player during a game. She made an awesome play then wiped tears from her eyes because of his constant berating. Do not recommend."

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