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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics
at Davenport University
• Grand Rapids, MI
• NCAA DII

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Davenport University • 4-year or above, Private not-for-profit • Grand Rapids, MI
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Women's Softball
Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Thoughtful Caring Amazing Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

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"My daughter is thriving playing for Ronda. Shes an amazing human being. I will never bash other players on the team and I think all of the girls have been through enough. This is college softball, playing time is earned. If your child isn’t playing she can work harder. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Makes Fun Of Players She Didn’t Want

Date: April 8, 2025

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"I can confirm I heard Ronda make fun of our freshman pitcher as well. Very mature. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Canceled Our Games Bc She’s Lazy

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda literally just cancelled our games bc she is sick lol I’ve never had a coach do that before. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible What She Has Done To These Young Ladies

Date: April 8, 2025

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"My daughter calls me crying about this woman all the time. They’ve done their best to move on as a team but don’t get it twisted Ronda has nothing to do with it as most of them despise her. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Daddy Just Has To Call And Player Plays

Date: April 8, 2025

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"My daughter is suffering playing for Ronda. Shes a terrible human being. Their centerfielders dad complained about her not playing and now she plays ALL THE TIME. lol like such a joke "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

How Much Does This Woman Have To Do To Get Fired

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Most unprofessional coach I’ve ever been around in my time. Gossips and talks major crap about everyone at Davenport. Poor leaders do that to make themselves feel better. Sad. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Fair And Respectful Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

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"We are so happy with this coach, even though our daughter has not played much, we are relieved she is no longer suffering from the mental abuse from the previous coaches. This is college softball, playing time is earned and we understand that. If you’re not playing then you need to work harder."
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Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Making Fun Of Our Freshman Pitcher Was My Last Straw

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda making fun of our freshman pitcher was my last straw. Sick person and very mature. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Threatened To Take Their Scholarships If They Didn’t Get On The Bus

Date: April 8, 2025

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"My daughter called me crying about Ronda threatening to take her scholarships away. She loves to make people cry. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible Person In Every Way Possible

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda is a classless person. Claiming to have done so much for a team she personal put through hell is sickening to read. I hope no mom has to deal with what she has put my daughter through. "
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Women's Softball
Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Makes Fun Of Players In Front Of Other People

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Making fun of players at the end of the dugout doesn’t constitute a good coach or person. This is literally who this woman is. Disgusting "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Is Unethical In Every Way Possible

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Truly not a good person or coach or administrator. "
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Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Run Away People Run Away

Date: April 8, 2025

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"The only thing Ronda cares about is Ronda. Everyone knows this. "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Truly Amazing Coach And Person

Date: April 8, 2025

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"It's clear that the negative statements about Ronda don’t reflect the reality of her coaching. Ronda is deeply committed to her athletes and works hard to ensure they develop both as players and individuals. If there were concerns about practice, it’s important to address them directly, but it's unfair to undermine her dedication. Ronda’s focus is on building a strong foundation for her team, and while every practice may not always look the same, every session is designed to help her players grow. She takes pride in creating an environment where her athletes are challenged and encouraged to improve, and those who truly understand her coaching style see the value in her approach. Disparaging comments like this overlook the effort and care Ronda consistently puts into making sure her team is prepared and supported."
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Threatened To Take Scholarships Away

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Rhonda threatened to take our scholarships away what a class act. Yet lets kids who quit keep theirs. Wrong "
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Threatened To Take Kids Scholarships Away

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda has done so much. That’s hilarious - last my daughter told me she threatened to take their scholarships away so fear strikes again. "
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Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Jv Strikes Again, Oh No Watch Out

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda adding jv and having like 50 players in 4 years really isn’t a good argument for people leaving. No program in the conference has jv. That’s a clown world "
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Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Amazing Coach And Person In General

Date: April 8, 2025

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"It’s unfortunate that someone would make such negative and baseless claims about Ronda, especially considering the incredible impact she’s had on her team. Ronda is anything but a "terrible person." She has worked tirelessly to build a supportive and empowering environment for her players, instilling in them values of hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Her coaching goes beyond just the game; she mentors and nurtures each athlete, helping them grow both on and off the field. The positive impact she’s had on her team is evident in their commitment and success. The comments in question only serve to show a lack of understanding of the respect and admiration Ronda has earned from her athletes. Those who truly know Ronda and her coaching style can see through the negativity."
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Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

The Rhonda Show In Every Way

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Rhonda does nothing. Ask the kids how the fall went. My daughter was very upset with the lack of everything they did at “practice” 10U work "
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Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Good Coach Rebuilding The Team

Date: April 8, 2025

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"If you want to know why the team struggled, just look at how many players quit under the old coaching staff. Coach Varnesdeel is putting the program back on track with actual leadership and respect for the athletes."
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Ronda Varnesdeel
Associate Director of Athletics

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Comical Coach In Every Way

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Not playing, tell Daddy to call and she will put you in. Comical coach. Take your throne it might help you look better. "
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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

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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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Davenport University

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Terrible Coach And Person In General

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"Ronda is a terrible person and I hope her team reads all of the comments of how she’s built them and instilled so much into them. An absolute joke. They all deserve a good laugh! "
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Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is A Toxic Person And Always Has Been

Date: April 8, 2025

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"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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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

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"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 on here. 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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