Anderson University (SC)

"Let’s judge the coach on the job she was hired to do—not on a narrative created by a now twice-fired ex-coach. Whenever a new coach takes over a program, there are going to be people who are happy with the change and people who aren’t. That’s reality. But before we pile on, how about we actually give Coach Nicole a chance to build the program? Coach Nicole is young, and so are the majority of coaches in college athletics today. What she may lack in years of head-coaching experience, she makes up for with an incredibly successful collegiate career, a deep understanding of the game, and a genuine passion for developing the next generation of players. Almost any coach can teach the X’s and O’s. What separates a great coach is the ability to take that knowledge, communicate it, build confidence, create a culture, and inspire players to compete and believe in themselves. That’s what Coach Nicole brings. She is extremely dedicated to her players and to the job. She wants these young women to have the best possible four-year college experience—both on and off the field. At the same time, make no mistake: she is fiercely competitive and wants to win. She has already shown what she is capable of, and now she deserves the opportunity to put her vision, experience, and leadership into the program. You don’t have to agree with every decision a coach makes. That’s part of sports. So, how about we give her a fair opportunity to lead, build, develop, and win before we decide what kind of coach she is."

"Coach Nicole recruited my daughter, and every interaction we’ve had since day one has been positive. She communicated clearly with our family and was patient with our daughter throughout the recruitment process. There was never any pressure to commit, and she always maintained a respectful, kind demeanor. While other coaches were also recruiting our daughter, Coach Nicole was understanding when she requested time to make a decision, allowing her to complete other recruiting visits. After committing and signing, Coach Nicole has continued to communicate with the recruits (within the NCAA constraints) and has been building a culture to bring the girls together even before they arrived on campus. As a result, the girls have started building friendships that will be valuable before they step on the field together. Our daughter is thrilled to join Coach Nicole’s team at AU. As a parent, I feel confident that we’ve chosen the right program and coach for our daughter. "

"Terrible experience. Lost multiple games due to poor coaching. It's obvious she does not know X's and O's. Team went from a National ranking on defense to one of the worst. No organization in the offense either. Left trust in to two particular players who lost games for them. Rarely used her bench. Was outhustled in the 2nd half of almost every game. Poor coaching staff she picked as well. Her father, who I think runs the team, terrible. Was told, can't verify, that their strength and conditioning schedule increased during season. Max rep in season is unheard of. No contact injuries started piling up. Poor decision by the University to hire her and hrr father. Even worse is they are keeping her. "

"Coach Nicole is the type of coach you want coaching your daughter. She is kind but direct, motivational, honest, driven, and incredibly dedicated to her players. She cares about winning, but even more importantly, she cares about building a strong culture and making sure her players have a meaningful four-year experience—both on and off the field. Coach Nicole had an incredible collegiate career, and she has taken everything she learned as a player and turned it into a successful program. Last season, her team finished with an impressive 8-2 conference record, and with a record number of high-level recruits coming into the program, the future is incredibly bright. If you’re looking for a coach who will challenge your daughter, believe in her, develop her, and genuinely care about her experience, you’re in good hands with Coach Nicole and her staff. The wins matter—but the culture, the relationships, and the experience these young women have over the next four years matter even more. That’s what makes Coach Nicole special."

"Nicole Voci was given the job as head coach after head coach Wallach left to the division one level. She took a team that was on the rise in the NCAA ranks nationally, with phenomenal stats, some amongst the top 5. She was given the job because they could pay her way less than other tenured D2 and D1 coaches that applied, not because she was the best choice. The players knew she had no IQ for the game when this happened, which is why she had 14 girls in the transfer portal right after getting hired. At one point in her first two years she had over 10 girls on Injury Reserve, she even has two full lines of attackers, 6 of which never saw the field during games. She does not make adjustments or substitutions and it costs her the game. Not only is she terrible, but so was the strength coach, causing injuries in the weight room that are life long, hips and backs. No girl should have to hear that she probably needs knee replacements by 30, absolutely insanity. If you or your child are thinking about coming here, THINK AGAIN!!!"