"Although this coach is no longer with the program, I still feel it is important to share our experience for the sake of future players and families navigating the college recruiting process. The environment during my daughter’s time there was emotionally unhealthy and, at times, toxic. Players were often spoken to in demeaning ways, including being called ‘stupid,’ and many felt constantly torn down rather than supported or developed. There also seemed to be an atmosphere that created division among teammates instead of trust and unity. What was most concerning was that players who confided personal or family struggles sometimes felt those vulnerabilities were later used against them. For young women away from home, that can be incredibly damaging. College athletics should absolutely challenge athletes and hold them accountable, but there is a major difference between strong coaching and emotional mistreatment. I share this not out of bitterness, but because I think parents and young women deserve to ask deeper questions about culture, communication, and emotional well-being when choosing a program."

"Sure, I’ll play… After years of witnessing this man’s conduct towards myself as well as his athletes and colleagues alike, I am grateful to see so many voices come forward and share their similar experiences. Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Yes, he’s an intelligent coach who knows how to win. And yes, I’m certain there are individual athletes, parents and colleagues for whom he has genuine care and have been spared his poor treatment. Those experiences, however, don’t negate what others, including myself, have witnessed. The language used in this thread is strong, but the number of people describing similar treatment is difficult to ignore. Whether it’s five percent of us or 50 percent, the consistency in these accounts suggests these are not isolated incidents or temporary lapses in judgment, but part of a broader pattern of behavior, particularly concerning for someone in a trusted position of authority and influence over vulnerable young athletes. "

"As someone who has known this man for a long time. He is an absolute monster. I am disappointed to see some athletes and parents dismissing his abusive behavior towards the team. Sharif absoultley is the smarted coach I have ever had, he knows tactics like no other. Its unfortunate to see someone abuse their power. He knew what he was doing, he lies and lies and lies. You can not believe anything he says to you and he puts people in horrific situations just to see how they react. He is a dangerous person. There is no denying he was trying to teach us lessons. But callings us "fucking idiots" was not a way to do that. Dividing us politically was not a way to do that. Purposley giving his players anxiety is not a way to do that. Kicking people out of practice, and suspending people for no reason was not a way to do that. Digging for information about players lives to later use it against them was not a way to do that. He is a pathalogical liar and has hurt so many people. These young girls were afraid to say anything for years. So to the parent and the few athletes who continue to stick up for a man who did this to himself is beyond me and its sick behavior. Theres two sides to every story and hate to break to you but saying people were sad over playing time is a complete lie considering we had captains and and 9/11 starters afraid of him. "

"Manipulative coach used players trauma against them. Got suspended for saying a racial slur (cherry on top) full investigation went on because he was full on abusive. Team culture was awful he made the girls turn against each other and would say “we have no where else to go” and that he was a dictator. "

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"Manipulative Not trustworthy "

"Sharif Saber was the worst coach I have ever had. "