Coach Rating: Kathryn Bzdafka at Davenport University

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach K Is Very Dedicated And Is A Great Leader. She Puts Lots Of Time And Effort Into The Team And Makes Us Not Only Great Players But Great Humans.

Date: January 27, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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"Coach K in my experience is a very caring coach. She pours every ounce of her life into the team and game. "

0

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Best Coach I’ve Ever Had

Date: January 27, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Knowledgeable Cares About Academics Dedicated To Players Great Leader Knows The Game

"Best coach I’ve ever had. Shame her boss doesn’t stand up for her. Sad. "

0

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Poor Coaching Values Metal Abuse

Date: January 27, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication

"Not sure how anyone could call themselves a coach when they abruptly leave a team with no explanation that’s only because she knew people were catching on to her. Mentally abusing….Manipulating players against each other. I have nothing but time to leave a a daily one star review ; ) this woman needs to be fired. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

This Coach Needs To Be Investigated

Date: January 26, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication

"I am the mother of an alumni player, and this coach destroyed my daughter as a college athlete she’s manipulative mentally abusive and a Bully and needs to not be coaching anymore! "

0

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Panther's Record Doesn't Lie

Date: February 5, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

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1.0

"No sport is worth staying and putting up with the kind of mind games Kathryn puts you through. Extra practice isn't going to help your team, Kathryn. In 2022 Panthers went 25-22. In 2023, 13-32. In 2024, they went 15-31. This means the team has won 53/136 games in the last three seasons under Kathryn. This brings their winning percentage to 39%. Please, if you're considering playing college softball, this is NOT the place to be. "

-1

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kathryn Bzdafka Is A Great Coach

Date: February 5, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

"For reference Davenport softball had 2 teams and they dissolved one team so yes naturally with dissolving an entire team a lot of people would be gone. Kathryn Bzdafka is a great coach and I wouldn’t want my daughter to play for anyone else. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Best Coaching Staff At Davenport University.

Date: February 3, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching Players Coach

"Best coaching staff at Davenport University. Always fights for their players and are the most professional staff. Unfortunate to everyone JV was started in such a powerhouse conference. "

-2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Exact Opposite Of A Good Coach

Date: February 3, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

""Does not believe in metal health - is ignorant and doesn't stand up for her athletes - short but sweet, not a great coach" "

0

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Definition Of True Narcissism

Date: January 31, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

"Says a lot when all the coaches at Davenport said her and Jackie need to be fired. No one cares about playing time, a player should not be treated like they are not a college athlete. Both coaches are the definition of a true narcissist if I ever met one. Narcissistic behavior can never be fixed. And one of the assistant coaches who is a former player is only coaching to get a free masters degree even though she does not like her and has always talked badly about them. Future DU commits are considering decommitting due to the ongoing abuse. And seeing the posts above if Jackie truly hurt her arm why would she have not gotten surgery at Michigan… that is one of the best medical hospitals in the United States and it would have been at no cost. Many athletes have came back from a torn labrum."

1

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Want To Love The Game Or Softball Play For Kb

Date: January 31, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Fitness Is Important

"Best coach- I miss you so much KB. You are the best - thankful for you. "

-2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Malone Super Fan. Thankful For You.

Date: January 31, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Easy To Get Along With Fair Great Communicator

"We called the field at Malone the pit lol and Kathryn was super successful- having things don’t make you good. "

-2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kb The Swa And Ultimate Coach At Malone

Date: January 31, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Cool Creates A Great Team Culture

"KB - one of the best to do it and work with. Genuine and passionate. No resources - made a remarkable team at Malone. Forever will look up to you. "

-2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Where Did You Come From Where’d You Go, Where’d You Come From Cotten Eye Joe

Date: January 30, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Dedicated To Players Fair Great Leader Knows The Game

"Nicest person I’ve ever met. You’re caring when you don’t have to be but that’s just who you are. Your love for the game and ability to teach and mentor players is unmatched. "

-2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Pit, I Was Living In The Pit, We Were All Living In The Pit.

Date: January 30, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Communicator Players Coach

"Kathryn is an exceptional coach. She was coach of the year in the GMAC and has the best winning percentage in Malone history."

-2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A Great Coach, Teacher And Mentor

Date: January 29, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players

"One of the nicest coaches I’ve worked with, college sports need more people like you. "

1

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

An Absolutely Awesome Coach

Date: January 29, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Helps With Career Respectful To Players

"Loving, caring, knowledgeable and all about the student athlete experience. Too nice to work at DU. "

1

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport University Is Lucky To Have You As Their Coach.

Date: January 29, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Develops Team Beyond The Field Great Leader Old School Mentality Players Coach

"I’ve never had a coach care so much for me as human. She is genuine, nice and respects everyone. Davenport is very lucky to have her as their coach and be part of their university. She goes above and beyond for everyone. "

1

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Too Nice, Great Coach, Great Person

Date: January 29, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Helps With Career Knows The Game Organized Positive Person

"Kind of baffling how such a cruel, mean, bad, abusive coach would have 2 alumni working on staff with her. Makes you scratch your head about this entire situation. Kathryn Bzdafka is and has always been a great coach, who is compassionate, caring and gives almost too much grace. SHE IS TOO NICE."

1

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport University Employs Abusers

Date: January 29, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication

"Stay away from Davenport University they do not support their athletes by allowing this abusive coach to remain coaching!"

2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Stay Away From Kathryn Awful Coach

Date: January 29, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized

"Manipulative selfish coach. She will drain the love of the game from you. stay away "

2

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Horrible Coach Poor Human Being

Date: January 29, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication

"STAY AWAY FROM THIS COACH WHERE EVER SHE IS COACHING! "

0

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Two Great Coaches That Care And Have Accomplished So Much In The Softball World

Date: January 28, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Helps With Career Knows The Game Organized Players Coach Respectful To Players

"They have dedicated their lives to helping players become better- as people and players. If you claim to love the game but go to practice and don’t work hard and are uncoachable what do you expect to happen. I’ve known Jackie for 20 plus years - she was a phenomenal player. I watched her journey and actual struggle of being a victim of something truly horrific. I also watched her comeback from a torn labrum, being in pain every day and again be a phenomenal player. So many people don’t know her story and what makes her who she is. Davenport are lucky to have them. "

0

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

If You Want To Never Like Softball Again These Are The Coaches For You.

Date: January 27, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

"Kathryn Bzdafka and Jackie Barley should be investigated and fired immediately. 21 girls have quit the program in under a year. Recruits are threatening to decommit due to the mental abuse. Former players from other schools are coming forward with claims talking about the abuse. Players were going to counseling weekly and having dark thoughts because of the mental abuse. All these other posts on saying how she is a good coach is because herself or Jackie or her so called “favorites” are writing those. Coaches would lock certain players out of the lockeroom and only allow certain players to access. Many players had to use broken equipment and lopsided balls. I suggest as long as those two are still coaching that you look elsewhere. If you want to hate softball then these are the coaches for you. It is absolutely disgusting what is going on at Davenport University. There was also an investigation about the abuse going on with players. The school did not fire her when there were over 25 claims from former players on the abuse. Jackie Barley is also a liar and claims she played for The University of Michigan and she quit the beginning of fall of her freshman year due to an “arm injury”. She then went on to Central Michigan and ended up being kicked off the team for bad behavior. Former players had close friends or relatives that played with her that claimed this statement was true. She was also never listed on the past rosters."

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Playing Time Is Earned Not Given.

Date: January 27, 2025

By Athlete

4.6

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

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Honest Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Fair Positive Person

"Outstanding coach and human- Coach K’s character is exceptional and Davenport is very lucky to have her. Her deep understanding of the game and her background as an outstanding player enriched our team dynamics. Coach K’s dedication to the sport and to us athletes was evident, and she always maintained a realistic approach to our development. "

0

Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach K Made Me Love Softball Again And I Would Let Trade My Time With Her

Date: January 27, 2025

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Dedicated To Players Develops Team Beyond The Field Easy To Get Along With Respectful To Players Understanding

"She was kind and truthfully made me fall in love with the game again. She gave opportunities to those who worked hard and proved they wanted to be there. "

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