Coach Rating: Simon Earnshaw at North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Top Program

Date: January 21, 2026

By Parent

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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"As a parent of a former player I believe this program is one of the best in the country. The coaches don't have all of the same resources as some of these schools in the SEC, but that is what makes them special. Their ability to take a player from a struggling number 6 to top ten in the nation says it all. Could not recommend this program and coaches enough. "

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

He Coaches With High Standards, Genuine Care, And A Commitment To Making His Players Better People

Date: January 16, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"From my experience this coach cares deeply about his players, not just as athletes but as people. He has high expectations but they come from a place of wanting to develop their players. He is supportive, invested, committed and deeply passionate about the program and the school. During challenging times he has been someone players ( including myself) could rely on for support, guidance and understanding. If you are willing to work hard, take responsibility and grow on and off the court, this is a coach who truly cares about your development. "

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Top Tier Coaching

Date: January 16, 2026

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"I highly recommend the coaches at this program. If your goal is to become a top-level player, this is the school to attend."

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Outstanding Program

Date: January 16, 2026

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"NC state womens tennis is a highly competitive team. The aim is to make you the best player you can be. If you do not aim for that, this team might not be for you Excellent coaches, Excellent environment, excellent team!!!"

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Don’t Send Your Child There

Date: January 1, 2026

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"Belittles the players. Not fair. Believes in negative reinforcement!!! Doesn’t care about their academic achievements accept for them to pass so they can play. Wants them all to go pro. Unrealistic. !!!!!! Doesn’t try to make them an all round good player! And they are not respectful to other teams "

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Terrible Coaches

Date: December 26, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"This coach is extremely controlling and toxic. They isolate players, discourage going home, and create tension with families by talking bad about them. They constantly trash talk players behind their backs and tear everyone’s game down, they lead by fear. They do not care about you as a person at all—only results. They stir up drama, make up situations, and create a hostile environment. I left this program feeling worse about myself than when I arrived. This coach and assistant ruined my experience. Do not come to this school unless they aren’t there anymore."

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Don’t Play At Nc State Events! He Changes The Draw To Suit His Players!

Date: September 28, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"Cheats at all events hosted by his team. If you visited and did not sign with him he makes sure your draw is against players higher ranked. Puts his team players in spots against easier players and teams. Sad for a coach. Hope no good players sign for him. "

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

This Coach Is All About Winning And Whatever It Takes, He Will Do. He Is Not Academically Inclined To Be Compassionate About Collaborating With Your

Date: May 28, 2024

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

2.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"This coach is all about winning. He’s not about make an all around student athlete. He will do whatever it takes to win and hurt whoever he has to. You will only a couple a chances to prove yourself and then your done. He partial to players that just want to player over and above thier 20 hours a week. And players who want to go pro. He yells, cusses and makes the players a nervous wreck and humiliates on court "

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Be Careful With These Two!

Date: May 25, 2023

By Other

1.6

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

2.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"Rude assistant coach; unrealistic expectations of players; very controlling; no flexibility… doesn’t care about your education tennis comes first over academics"

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Toxic Environment , Poor Communication, Won’t Speak With Parents. Doesn’t Care About Developing. If You Don’t Play Well When You Arrive, You Won’t

Date: May 8, 2023

By Other

2.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"No positive reinforcement. Exceeds practice hours. Doesn’t care about becoming good person, winning. Good recruiter, but not knowledgeable. Tells every player they will be pro. Not honest . Makes threats ! Assistant is rude and abusive "

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Women's Tennis

Simon Earnshaw

Women's Tennis Head Coach

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Date: January 9, 2017

By Verified Athlete

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

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Intense Poor Communication Old School Mentality Develops Team Beyond The Field Fitness Is Important

"Coach Earnshaw has made a lot of his players unhappy during his short time coaching at NC State. He is not a good leader or role model for the young women coming in to play tennis."

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