Athletic Staff

Rob Garcia

Associate Athletics Director, Media Relations (VB/Xc/Wbb/Sb/Track & Field)

Academy of Art University

NCAA DII • California Pacific Conference | CPC

Rob Is A Terrific Human, Aau Is Lucky To Have Him

Date: December 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"I don't know a single athlete at AAU that has ever said a bad thing about Rob. it was always a great day when you'd have him at games. Super chill guy that deserves all the love and praise."

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Men's Baseball

Dan McDermott

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Academy of Art University

NCAA DII • California Pacific Conference | CPC

The Game Has Passed Him By

Date: October 3, 2023

By Other

1.4

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2.0

1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"This coach and this program were a waste of time and money. He isn’t well regarded by his peers or his players. Never had a winning record but kept getting chances?? Program failed in the end. "

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Men's Soccer

Danny Kirkland

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Academy of Art University

NCAA DII • California Pacific Conference | CPC

Look, This Is A Classic English Manager. He’s Not A Bad Guy, Though Quite Unprofessional And Untrustworthy, But His Understanding Of Psychology, Tacti

Date: March 17, 2023

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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Fitness Is Important Poor Communication Respectful To Players

"Look, this is a classic english manager. He’s not a bad guy, though quite unprofessional and untrustworthy, but his understanding of psychology, tactics, and overall football management is exactly what you’d expect (non-existent). He has phrases such as “football is 90% fitness” and “if you outrun the opponent, you’re guaranteed a win!” It’s no wonder why his team is finishing last place every season; he doesn’t understand how to put a team together. Not a bad guy per say, but not responsible, nor open-minded. "

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Men's Baseball

Dan McDermott

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Academy of Art University

NCAA DII • California Pacific Conference | CPC

Good Coach, Even Better Human

Date: December 2, 2022

By Other

4.6

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Caring

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5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"Dan is handcuffed a bit by being a coach at an art school but he is an awesome person. He knows his stuff and will work with layers to get them motivated and eager to play. Dan also loves the athletic department and is nice to all the athletes. Some coaches really just care about their sport or even go as far as to talk down at the female sports but not Dan. Great guy!"

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Women's Softball

Hannah Rose Balke ('21)

Women's Softball Director Of Operations

Academy of Art University

NCAA DII • California Pacific Conference | CPC

The Pitching Coach Anyone Needs

Date: December 2, 2022

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Great Leader Positive Person Respectful To Players

"Hannah is an awesome coach and really does know her stuff. She pitched at the college she started coaching at and was a huge addition to the coaching staff. Hannah gets along with players and because she played so recently she knows the current game. A lot of coaches are stuck in their ways and don't grow with the game but Coach Balke does! She's awesome and a great pitching coach."

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Women's Softball

Alex Gomez

Women's Softball Head Coach

Academy of Art University

NCAA DII • California Pacific Conference | CPC

Don't Go Anywhere This Women Is Coaching

Date: December 2, 2022

By Other

1.0

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1.0

"Alex had/has no business coaching softball. You can be a decent player and a horrible coach and she is the perfect example of that. She took accomplishments of her players that had zero to do with her and acted as though it was all her. No coach at the college level should be preaching "squish the bug" and then claim they know everything there is to know about hitting. I feel like our entire team got worse by having her for barley a single season."

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