"Coach Stephens is verbally and mentally abusive. He has anger management issues, looses his cool, behaves aggressively, and has even driven off in his car in the middle of practice when he is mad. He manipulates his players with fear and divides the team against each other by comparing people to each other and degrading you right in front of anyone and everyone. He does not coach, he blames, screams, and leads with fear to make you feel afraid and insecure. He body shames his players and criticizes appearance to demean you in front of your teammates. I have read every previous post on here and can say everything mentioned is completely accurate. It has been damaging to play for him. Had I been recruited by him and knew who I would be playing for I would have NEVER come to play for him. If you value yourself, think twice before playing for him. "

"Literally he worst coach I’ve ever had in my entire life. He’s the reason I quit the sport I once loved. He is verbally, mentally, and emotionally abusive. He treats his players horribly, especially if you’re injured or don’t play. Basically had to beg for gear my freshman-sophomore year. Misogynistic, and overall acts like a child. Calls his players “little girl” and is extremely belittling. Won’t respond to texts, will publicly embarrass you, and will absolutely make you feel like you’re worthless. He makes soccer a toxic environment. Not to mention, there’s no assistant coach. I would never ever wish the soccer experience here on ANYONE. "

"Emanuel stephens is a coach who’s very passionate about the game, but sometimes is passion overpowers his relationship with his players. If you are not starter material in his eyes, you will be neglected. He has a lot of improvement to do as coach. Communication and organization is a huge one, and treating those with equal respect is a weakness. Loves to control his players. He is not my dad. "

"Always poor communication, did have good catering taste."

"More of a men’s coach than a women’s coach. Delivery of criticism is not the best. Compares players to one another. "