Coach Rating: Devin Zvosec at Oakland University

Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Disappointing & Exhausting

Date: October 15, 2024

By Other

1.0

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Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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"As a player on the current team, who plays in every game and is given generous minutes, I am disappointed in Coach Zvosec. He talked a solid game before the season started, and quickly turned on this team. He has stopped coaching us and has written us all off. It is exhausting to attend practice and games and witness firsthand the mental abuse against all players. He is rude to staff and looks down on everyone he interacts with. Unless he leaves or is removed, I would highly recommend any incoming recruit or transfer rethink their choice before signing at Oakland."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

A Disaster By Any Other Name Is Still A Disaster

Date: May 15, 2026

By Athlete

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Players beware: If you are injured during a season, you will be cast aside and cut from the roster. Injured players are treated like bottom feeders, and the staff does not go out of their way to help them rehab. There are reasons why two coaches and numerous players have left in the two years Devin has been the Head Coach. He's so desperate for players that the majority of his recruits are on their second and third schools. Devin has zero empathy for anyone except himself and his fake image. Has anyone ever wondered why, after YEARS, the players' benches were moved to the other side of the field? Out of the view of ESPN cameras and out of earshot of the fans? Or why has he left so many schools? He can play the victim card all he wants, but he cannot hide from the truth."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Think Twice Before Playing For Devin.

Date: May 15, 2026

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

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Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Hi Devin, I know you're reading this as you continue to write more positive reviews about yourself to cover your tracks from the past. To anyone actually considering this coach, do your research. The glowing reviews don't reflect the experience many players have had. This is an environment where players were made to feel small, concerns were dismissed, and the focus was more on appearance and reputation management than actual player development. Favoritism, broken promises, and zero real development, if you aren't his favorite, you are invisible. When your first instinct is to cover up your past instead of owning it. That's not a coach, that's a liability and a guilty conscience. Trust what the critical reviews have to say. We have no reason to lie, but he does. "

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Concerns For Oakland Women's Soccer Program.

Date: May 13, 2026

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Coach Devin often communicated in ways that felt misleading, telling players what they wanted to hear rather than being direct and honest, making it difficult to trust the feedback or expectations within the program. There also appeared to be clear favoritism between players who consistently played and those who came off the bench, and if you were not considered one of the favorites, interactions often felt dismissive and unequal regardless of effort or attitude. From a development standpoint, many players felt they did not improve much under the coaching staff because practices frequently lacked intensity, structure, and meaningful instruction, with some training sessions feeling very unproductive overall. There were also many promises made regarding player development, opportunities, team culture, and other aspects of the program that were never truly followed through on, which negatively affected morale and trust throughout the team. Overall, the environment often felt inconsistent, unfair, and lacking accountability, leaving many players feeling overlooked and unsupported."

2

Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Devin Is A Fraud And 90% Of His “Positive Reviews” Are Written By Him

Date: May 7, 2026

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"In my experience, Coach Devin was very difficult to work with. I felt like he was overly controlling and wanted everything done exactly his way, which made the environment stressful instead of supportive. It also seemed suspicious to me that whenever a negative review appeared, several positive reviews would suddenly show up right after. I just noticed an athlete said “Playing for Coach Devin kills your love for soccer” And only ten minutes later Three positive reviews roll in same day saying “Coach Devin Brought my love back for the game” Isn't that suspicious? Coach Devin is a lying fraud and a manipulator I think be should be stripped from his job."

2

Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Great Id Camp

Date: May 7, 2026

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

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Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Really enjoyed the ID camp in April! Great experience and fun."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Respectful To All

Date: May 7, 2026

By Parent

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"As a parent, one of the first things you notice is how close the team is. Coach has created an environment that feels positive, energetic, and welcoming. It’s easy to see the players have strong relationships with both the staff and their teammates."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Building A Great Culture

Date: May 7, 2026

By Parent

5.0

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Caring

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Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"From a parent’s perspective, Coach has built a great culture. You can see how much the girls enjoy being part of the program and how connected they are to the team."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Made Me Love The Game Again

Date: May 7, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

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Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"The best decision I ever made was playing for Coach Devin. He brought my love for the game back and truly cared about my development both on and off the field. He helped me grow as a player and as a person."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Avoid If Possible

Date: May 7, 2026

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

1.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Playing for Coach Zvosec is the best way I can think of killing any love you have for soccer. He is dishonest, plays favorites to the detriment of team cohesiveness, and is only concerned with puffing up stats to feed his ego. If you can avoid playing for him you should. One thing he is extremely good at is recruiting and telling you everything you want to hear only to pull the rug out after arriving. "

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Honest, Team First, And Just Wants Players To Succeed On And Off Field

Date: April 11, 2026

By Other

4.8

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Caring

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Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Devin is a direct, and honest coach with high standards. He’s easy to talk to, and truly has the team’s best interests at heart. He wants to see everyone succeed in soccer and in life."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

A Player First Coach

Date: April 11, 2026

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Good coach and great person. Cares about student-athletes’ growth in and out of soccer."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

A Coach That Cares About The Student Athlete Experience

Date: April 4, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Coach Devin brings a lot of energy and really cares about his players. He pushed me to be my best on and off the field and helped build a fun, supportive team culture"

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

A Coach That Is Honest With His Players.

Date: April 4, 2026

By Parent

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Treats the players with respect, but is also honest with them about their play."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Best Coach

Date: December 24, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Fun, knowledgeable and great coach that creates a positive environment."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Great Coach And Mentor

Date: December 20, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Fun training sessions, very knowledgable of the game, works really hard for his team. You can tell Coach Devin gives his all to help everyone reach success. Great overall experience. Highly recommend."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Coach That Knows The Game And Treats Players With Respect

Date: December 18, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Great coach with a strong knowledge of the game. Treats players with respect. Gives 100% to help players become their best. Kind and caring coach who fosters a collaborative environment."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

A Coach Who Believes In His Players.

Date: December 17, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Coach Devin is a coach who genuinely cares about his players, on and off the field. His passion for coaching and soccer knowledge is evident from the success achieved in two years. A positive team culture was also noticeable in watching Coach’s interactions with the team. He believes in hard work, dedication, and is willing to reward these athletes with playing time. He also leads by example in his passion for coaching and all duties related to it. Players showed remarkable growth throughout the season, an indication of his coaching ability and high standards. He truly is a coach who loves his job and wants the players to have success on the field, but most importantly in developing skills to help them after college. However, most significant is his positive attitude which leads to a better experience for the athletes. "

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Believe What You Read. This Is All True!

Date: August 31, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

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Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"I am a current player at Oakland, but due to possible retaliation, I will not reveal my year or position. During the recruiting process, I viewed 2adays and found this page. The inconsistency in coaching, favoritism, and backstabbing by other players is alarming. The Coach has zero compassion for his players and has no interest in development. He is intimidated by anyone who is an independent thinker. You are a Coach at Oakland, not Stanford. Your transfers are on their second or third school for a reason. You are never going to be a power school. You are a commuter school. Get over yourself and COACH! The AD and staff be ashamed of themselves for allowing this sociopath to work with anyone. "

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Great Coach And Person

Date: December 16, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Passionate, energetic, and genuinely cares about his student-athletes. Brings a positive attitude every day and invested in student-athletes growth both on and off the field."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Caring And Passionate Coach

Date: December 16, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Devin is a passionate and caring coach who really puts his student-athletes first, seeing them as people before athletes. He’s all about helping them grow both on and off the field, and creating a supportive environment. Devin truly wants to see his student-athletes succeed on and off the field."

2

Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Positive Coach Who Cared

Date: December 15, 2025

By Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"Devin was a really positive coach who cared about my development on and off the field."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Positive Growth In Coaches Second Year

Date: December 15, 2025

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"There has been clear positive growth in the coach's second year. You can see that Devin has created a positive environment and implemented a strong team culture. He has begun to turn the program around and seems to be a knowledgeable coach who genuinely cares about his players and staff, and gives 100 percent effort. You can tell he firmly believes that players should earn their minutes through hard work and consistently preaches that standard. It has been rewarding to watch the team continue to grow and thrive."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Negative Coaching Style And Environment

Date: October 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

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Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"I am a current player here at Oakland and my overall experience with Devin as our new head coach has been a terrible experience. We have been lied to, lead on, and emotionally and mentally abused over the course of the season. I couldn’t be happier that this season is coming to an end because it has been unbearable. The environment that was supposed to be created this season was supposed to be competitive, growth minded, and enjoyable. Non of these have been implemented into our season, instead an environment was created that it is okay for players to bad mouth others on and off the field and for certain players to do whatever they would like with no consequences. My development as a player has decreased. I was expecting a new coach to come in and teach me a new way to see the game, but instead I haven't been coached at all nor improved. I would recommend any recruits reconsider their decision when coming to Oakland under Devin."

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Women's Soccer

Devin Zvosec

Head Women's Soccer Coach

Oakland University

Turning Team Around In Second Year.

Date: November 3, 2025

By Parent

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Intense Poor Communication

"The girls have bought in to his system, and are fighting hard to win games. Has been very positive coach this year."

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