Coach Rating: Neal Studd at Florida State University

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Lack Of Talent

Date: June 24, 2026

By Other

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

4.0

2.0

1.0

4.0

"Needs better recruitment "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Run.

Date: April 27, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

"All Neal Studd does is talk about his money. He is a boastful individual, and he does not have a single ounce of care for any of his athletes. It is so embarrassing. I was ashamed to be apart of a team led by this man who has a significant lack in morals. Prior to COVID, when we got our butts handed to us from UF, he refused to let us shake their hands. This is unheard of for a swim meet. It was so embarrassing that I texted their head coach and apologized. I really hope he leaves soon and someone more passionate comes instead. I quit swimming because of how miserable he made it. He picks favorites and stares at other females in an inappropriate manner on deck. He also is way too involved with wanting to know gossip about swimmers and talking poorly about them to other swimmers. I would run if you were looking at this program. He is also known for following inappropriate instagram accounts with females flashing their body parts. It is disgusting because they are our age and he has a little daughter. I would rather eat glass than swim another year under him."

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Date: August 5, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

"I can’t say I had one good experience when it came to Neal studd. He cares more about the money you’ll make him rather than his athletes mental and physical health. I would not go to a school where Neal is the head coach. "

6

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Date: August 4, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

"I'm in disbelief that Neal is still coaching. He has created drama within the team by talking about athletes with other athletes. His inappropriateness has gone as far as affecting people's mental health (which he doesn't take seriously). To hear from former teammates that nothing has changed is sickening. FSU athletics, please do better! "

6

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Date: August 4, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Intense

"Terrible coach that has does not support ALL Swimmers. if you want to get better and want to be respected as an individual do not be coached by him. "

5

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Great Technical Coach. Highly Recommended

Date: August 12, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Cool Direct Knowledgeable Passionate About Coaching

"Great coach, especially when it comes to technical performance. I’ve learned so much from Neal. My technique has improved year over year. I appreciate that he really cares. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Focused On The Top Swimmers, Hands Off On The Rest

Date: August 23, 2023

By Other

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

1.0

4.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Respectful To Players Understanding

"Neal is easy going and does not too intense. He unfortunately only focuses on his top swimmers, which the majority are international. The efforts of the slower swimmers in the pool, academically, and community involvement is not recognized nor appreciated. He gives too much power to a very judgmental assistant coach, Athena. But if you want to swim but not live and die by swimming like other D1 programs and want to have fun with great teammates FSU is your place. "

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Go Noles, Great Coach And Team! Love Fsu Swimming

Date: July 11, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You Positive Person

"Great year this year. The new coaches that Neal brought in also made a huge difference. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

One Of The Best Coaches In D1

Date: May 23, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Creates A Great Team Culture Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Positive Person

"With all of the drama around terrible coaches in D1 sports it has been such a blessing to swim for Neal. He has been such a wonderful mentor and coach to me over the years. He and the other coaches care about us more than just as athletes. I’ve improved so much as an athlete and individual just by his example. Neal has been wonderful to swim for! Thank you so much Coach!"

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Best Year, Go Noles! Thanks Neal

Date: April 11, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Respectful To Players

"Thanks for a great year! Appreciate everything you’ve done for our team and me personally. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

I Have Had A Fantastic Experience On The Fsu Swim Team.

Date: February 21, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Knowledgeable Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture

"I had such a good experience being coached by Neal. Neal made a lot of changes this year, he brought in new coaches (positive people) and held all of the negative and lazy athletes accountable (no more missing practices). The team is so much better for these changes. Last year we had a couple of negative coaches and negative athletes. They've thankfully moved on and the team is SO much better off. "

-1

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Work Hard Play Hard Swim Fast

Date: February 21, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Fair Positive Person

"much better vibe than past couple of years. The new coaches are so much more positive. Along with Coach Studd they have made this year so much better. My teammates are also no longer allowed to float. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Great Coach And Great Team Environment

Date: February 21, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Motivational Great Communicator Positive Person

"Thank you for giving me a chance this year. You believed in me and I'm so thankful to you and the team. ACCs was amazing!"

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Coach Pushes Us To Be Better...Do Better, In And Outside Of The Pool

Date: February 21, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Great Communicator Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Respectful To Players Understanding

"Thank you for everything that you did for us this year. This ACC experience was amazing and I've learned so much. I appreciate this team and these coaches."

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Thank You Coach Studd For Everything

Date: February 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Fair Great Communicator Positive Person

"This coach goes out of his way to communicate with each of us on the team and he created an amazing environment at ACCs. I’ve never been part of a team that is so tight. It’s because of Coach Studd’s leadership and example. Negativity comes only from those who are not in it to win. We have no room for that on this team."

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Best Coach And Cares About His Athletes

Date: February 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Easy To Get Along With Fair Positive Person

"Best ACC experience yet! Thank you Coach for everything!!"

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Love Swimming For Coach Studd

Date: February 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Great Communicator Organized Positive Person Respectful To Players

"Thank you Coach Studd for everything this year! You’ve made the team stronger by cutting out the part that was dragging all of us down. We appreciate you and had a fantastic year! Thank you for pushing us to be better! "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Best Coach I’ve Ever Swum For.

Date: February 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Great Communicator Great Leader

"Couldn’t be happier swimming for FSU. This program surpassed all of my expectations. Coach has done a fantastic job of making the team swim fast and holding everyone to a high standard. Go Noles! "

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

A Supportive And Helpful Coach

Date: February 8, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Respectful To Players Understanding

"He's always there for the athlete and always there to listen if we need help or experiencing something due to injury or illness. "

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

I Had The Best Experience Swimming For Fsu

Date: February 8, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Passionate About Coaching

"Thank you Coach! I appreciate everything you’ve done for me! Go Noles!"

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Cares About His Athletes

Date: January 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Honest Motivational Believes In You Cares About Academics

"I appreciate that you always take the time to meet. Even if you don’t always agree with what we have to say you are open to chatting through any situation and are honest and down to earth. Thank you"

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Best Swimming Program In D1

Date: January 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Knowledgeable Motivational Fair Positive Person

"Love swimming for this program and for Neal. Especially now that some of the negative coaches and teammates have gone! So much better to swim for and around positive people! "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

Seriously, Thanks For Everything!

Date: January 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Positive Person

"I am grateful to have been a part of and contribute to the team. Neal was always accomodating with class schedules, and pushes us to take school and practice seriously.. I attribute a lot of my successes these past few years to him pushing me to be better. Never settle. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

I Enjoy Swimming For Coach, And Fsu

Date: January 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Motivational Believes In You Fair Respectful To Players

"He is very motivating and believes in the program which makes for a great practice environment. He invests in his athletes and takes the time to meet with us one on one. He’s honest and sometimes that can be tough to hear, but he is also easy to meet with and truly cares about us and our success in life."

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Neal Studd

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Florida State University

NCAA DI

High Standards , And Funny.. Great Coach

Date: January 6, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Direct Knowledgeable Motivational Respectful To Players

"Motivates us to do our best every practice. "

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