"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."
"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 "
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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! "
"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. "
"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."
"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 behind fake reviews 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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"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 "
"Let’s stop pretending these reviews are coming from concerned athletes or parents, 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 behind anonymous reviews, fabricating wild accusations and 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."
"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. "
"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. "
"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 "
"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"
"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."
"Spending 5 years at a school where your athletic director maybe came to 2 games is comical. We all watched Amber 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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