"My experience with Coley at Bama was nothing short of amazing. He was supportive, compassionate, and helped me through some difficult times. I swam great and my teammates loved him. While there are a few vocal former swimmers and coaches who try to deride Coley on social media, he was a class act and had the respect of the majority of the team. Hope he chooses to coach a college team again. "
"Best coach in the business. Only people who dislike him are those that were cut or reprimanded for poor behavior. Holds swimmers accountable and is fair. "
"His strategy is simple; make his kids swim in fear. His inability to connect with swimmers makes him hard to like. Talks crap about you in front of other swimmers, and racist remarks were said on pool deck. Gets away with a lot on deck, would not want my kid to be coached by him. No respect for others"
"Rude and intimidating. He picks his favorites and couldn’t care less about anyone else. His coaching style is unique and definitely not for everyone."
"He picks favorites and has double standards. He is very direct and honest about how he feels, but also does not have a filter. He says inappropriate and hurtful things about swimmers to their face or behind their back."
"One of the worst individuals I have ever met. Only looks out for himself and his future plans, if he did not recruit you to Alabama himself he could care less about you as an athlete or a human being. "
"Coley is probably a 6/5 in intensity but it's only because he is that passionate about his athletes and making them better. He definitely has a strong personality but his innovative and fiery coaching style is what will win Alabama Swimming and Diving a national championship."
"Has his favourites. Has the emotional stability of a 14 year old girl. He is extremely divisive, when he decides he doesn’t like someone then he will harass them to their face and behind their back to other swimmers."
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