"I had a good career playing for Coach D. We didn’t always see eye to eye on everything and sometimes I didn’t understand why he did things, but I never doubted that as a coach he had his players’ best interest at heart. I always respected him as a coach and he respected me as a player. If you showed up and worked hard, you typically didn’t have many issues. The program itself is truly demanding but very rewarding which is exactly what i expected coming in and why I enjoyed it so much. "

"I say this all the time my 5 years at Trine were the most difficult yet rewarding experiences of my life and I wouldn’t change my experience for the world. Yes this was extremely difficult day in and day out but I knew from the moment on my visit I was going to play for a national championship and we were going to be trying like national champions. Coach D is so honest and knowledgeable he knows how to get the best out of you as an athlete as well as a person. He will agree with me on this running the mile was never my strong suit but he knew that I could do it and always believed me even when I failed because he knew I was stronger than what I was showing every day. In my one of my seasons I was struggling because of an injury that sidelined me from practices for a few weeks, he was the first person to help find me the right people to get me back to full strength to end up back at the World Series. Don’t get me wrong there was never an easy day but I knew that going into my recruiting process I wanted to work the hardest I ever have and win conference and play for a national championship. Trine softball will forever be my family and I always have a home in Angola. #UBUNTU"

"Coach D gave me a chance to play for his team in a situation where he did not have to! I do not regret playing for him in the slightest. In fact I’m eternally grateful. He has a great mind for the game and will make you into better player and person if you let him. I do not believe it is easy to play for him. But understanding that is the first step to understanding life. You will be humbled, battle tested, and life will not show mercy. Coach D is a family man who truly does care for his athletes like his own children. His style is to sometimes be the bad guy and create “pressure” situations. I put quotes around pressure because it’s a game of softball and he is trying his best to also prepare us for life. If the most pressure situation you’re gonna be in has a consequence of running, losing a game, consider yourself lucky. He reminds us that this is a sport and a game but real life will hit you so much harder. If you want to be pushed and learn how to push yourself to limits you did not know existed then play for Coach D! If you want a nice easy coddling college experience then play for someone else! Another thing is if you want to be confident you must be prepared. Coach D and his coaching staffs preparation is second to none. I believe that being uncomfortable and pushed will only help you reach new heights and become a better version of yourself. "