College Athletic Staff Rating: Ronda Varnesdeel at Davenport University

Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Coach Who Goes Above And Beyond

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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Honest

5.0

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"Ronda’s thoughtfulness truly shines through in everything she does for the team, and providing bagels for them is just one example of her care. It’s those little gestures that show how much she values and supports her athletes, making them feel appreciated and energized. It’s not just about the bagels—it’s about the spirit of encouragement and team bonding she fosters."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible Coach And Person In General

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Ronda is a terrible person. An absolute joke. They all deserve a good laugh! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is A Toxic Person And Always Has Been

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Ronda wasn’t allowed to be in an investigation because she was unbiased and they found nothing so that’s literally hilarious she is coaching a team that was built on hard work and love for each other by other people. I will never send another kid from my organization to this school. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Very Very Very Very Very Very Amazing Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Ronda is so dedicated and caring. She did not claim to build this team but she is surely repairing it. The players who quit due to not receiving playing time are the ones complaining. How comical to claim Ronda told girls to smash her keys. Ronda is a professional and educated coach with a love for the game. She deserves a throne in the dugout. Thank you Ronda you are much appreciated."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

An Interim Coach Rebuilding The Program

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"The number of players who quit before the season even started says it all. Those two former coaches stole from the program, mentally abused players, and left the team in ruins. The toxic environment they created drove athletes away, and now they’re hiding to try to cover up their failures. Coach Varnesdeel stepped in and cleaned up their mess. She’s the one actually leading and rebuilding the program they destroyed. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Tries To Buy Love And Affection Works With Some

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Ronda wanted nothing to do with this team. Thats why they all hate her. Hilarious to claim she put the team together. Knowing Ronda she’s buying them all stuff to mend the hate gap because that’s who she is. Bagels didn’t do the trick for me "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Being Smeared By Old Coaches

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"This is nothing more than a smear from the disgraced former head and assistant coaches who got fired for good reason. These are the same people who thought it was acceptable to steal from the locker room, mentally torment players behind closed doors, and run the program into the ground with ego, favoritism, and flat-out incompetence. They didn’t care about developing athletes or building a team, they cared about control, attention, and feeding their fragile egos. They manipulated young women, crushed confidence, created division, and made the sport miserable for people who once loved it. And how many players quit before the season even started because of them? That’s not normal, it’s a sign of a completely broken environment. Now they sit bitter, watching someone like Coach Varnesdeel come in and clean up their mess, build structure, accountability, and actual respect, and they can’t stand it. So instead of reflecting on their failures, they hide projecting their own toxic behavior onto the person who replaced them. It’s not just dishonest, it’s pathetic. Everyone who’s been around this program knows the truth, those two were a walking disaster, and the only thing worse than their coaching was the way they treated people. There’s a reason they’re out, and it has everything to do with who they are when no one’s watching."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

It’s Important To Set The Record Straight

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Important to set the record straight the only one leading on this team is the shortstop so idk what lies Ronda is telling but she sure isn’t coaching anything. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is A Very Very Bad Leader

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Ronda told a player to smash the coaches key bro. What a great leader and we have to see her too now at all the games. Joke show at this school "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Truly Sad Person. Also Laughable As Always

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Me and my wife watched ronda come to Florida and not even cheer for this team she so called assembled. What a sick person to try and claim that she built something she had nothing to do with. Truly sad. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Has Outdone Herself Lying Now

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"As a parent of a freshman who Ronda openly doesn’t like I was unaware Ronda put together a team? That’s insane, people really think Ronda put this team together and has coached them. That’s laughable and a flat out LIE "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible Athletic Administration At Du

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"The only players I’ve watched Ronda try and connect with are ones she wants to manipulate. Calling freshman to “get them” on the side of jv players is insane. Horrible athletic administration at DU"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Openly Chose To Stand Up For Lazy, Entitled, Selfish Kids

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Ronda chose to mentor kids that weren’t team first teammates, that were selfish and NOT hardworking. That’s on her. Everyone knows this. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Team First Coach Who Cares

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Having been a teammate of Ronda’s, I can say her coaching at Davenport University is a natural extension of the leadership she showed on the field. She knows how to push athletes to excel while maintaining a supportive, team-first mindset. Ronda’s ability to connect with her players and elevate their game both mentally and physically is what truly sets her apart as a coach."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Sits At The End Of The Dugout And Doesn’t Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"So much great coaching happening here haha Get off your chair every now and then. Literally watch her in the dugout. Comical. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Laughable To Say She Is Coaching This Team

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Ronda doesn’t push anyone to do anything. She doesn’t even coach us. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

I Would Be Miserable If I Was Her Too

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Spending 5 years at a school where your athletic director maybe came to 2 games is comical. We all watched the former coach recruit loser kids and bring them in and sadly thats who Ronda feels for the most because of her son. Soft minded, entitled kids that aren’t good at softball. I didn’t play enough. Ok, my daddy will write something in. Pathetic and should be no part of d2 sports. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Truly Inspiring Coach Whi Cares

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"As a former teammate of Ronda, I can honestly say her coaching style reflects the same passion and dedication she brought to the field. She has the ability to push athletes to their limits while still fostering a sense of camaraderie and trust. Ronda’s experience and leadership make her an inspiring coach who truly understands how to bring out the best in everyone."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Strange Behavior From An Athletic Administrator

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Has been a bully for years and Davenport lets her get away with it. Treats female athletes like little girls, not adults. Theres a clear difference in the operations between male and female sports at DU. This is evident in all areas of the athletic department. It never fails how she tries to push her son being single on female athletes. How many times can you she do this? It’s weird and wrong. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Master Manipulator, Knows How To Play The Game.

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"In competitive athletics if you have less talent you are placed on the jv team. Incredibly small thinking by anyone that thinks Ronda didn’t have a hand in placing the JV players on JV. Watching this all unfold, that has been the most laughable thing. Yes, she really likes you….as behind closed doors she’s bashing your personality and playing abilities. The hero isn’t such a hero if you actually pay attention. Using you to get what she wants is her biggest flex. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Cool? Do You Mean Cold Hearted.

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Cool? Do you mean COLD HEARTED. Classic Ronda wanting credit and appreciation for doing nothing. She did the same thing to the men’s golf coach who was a woman. She’s not a fan of hard work, teamwork or anyone that shares a different opinion. Low self esteem in a leadership position is a bad recipe. Ego driven against any woman that stands up to her. Most likely will need to hire a male in the position or a friend or both. Sad. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Doesn’t Know How To Work On The Field

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"Goes out of her way to cancel games and not play. Doesn’t work on the field at all, lazy and is “cold” all the time. DU is crazy for letting this person coach any team as she is a walking nightmare. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Son Played Football With My Son. Hot Head Parent!!!!

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"When your son transfers to three high schools because he can’t play it’s telling what type of athletic administrator you will be. EVIDENT JV players knew this and took advantage of you. That is the exact opposite of cool. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Should Not Be In A Leadership Position

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"No alumni like you. That’s telling in itself. Never were there for us as players and we were actually good! Should not be in a leadership position. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Rec Ball Administration And Leadership

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Dedicated To Players Creates A Great Team Culture

"You cater to players that treat softball like a hobby. That have no love for the game and put no extra work in. The same players you didn’t win any games with in JV. You shouldn’t be a D2 athletic director. Rec ball is your true calling! You’ve made fun of varsity players you’re coaching now - you’re shameful! "

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