Carnegie Mellon University

"The camp could use more effort. Lot of players and Coach Struble watched one game. The second set of teams were on their own. There were two folks from current soccer team and GL coach “supposedly evaluating” but they didn’t seem had any interest in the game. Which is sad as these players spend their time and money for the camp. While everyone understands everyone like the school a bit of wffort by the assistant coaches will go a long way to the player motivation "

"I believe some people may struggle with Yon simply because they’re bitter about playing time. It’s frustrating to see how easily some become degrading toward a coach rather than recognizing that difficult decisions, like determining lineups, are simply part of the job. Every coach has to make those calls, and not everyone will agree with them. But carrying that bitterness or anger long after graduating only reflects an inability to be a supportive teammate and to see the bigger picture. In my experience, Yon completely transformed me as a player in the best ways possible. I deeply appreciated his willingness to be open about his own challenges, and as someone who often struggles to do the same, I found that incredibly grounding. Sure, like any athlete, I had moments of frustration with certain decisions; however, I wouldn’t trade my experience for anything. I became a smarter, fitter, and more technical player. But more importantly, I left CMU a more empowered and confident woman. Yon has also demonstrated an exceptional commitment to growing as a coach and evolving his dynamic with the team, which is something rare and worth recognizing. That, to me, speaks volumes about his character, and it’s even rarer to find a coach, especially a male one, who uplifts female athletes in that way."

"Yon is a terrible coach. Breeds a terrible team environment. Has too many injured players from over practice and over played. Doesn’t care about his players, never checks on injured players. But maybe if you take him to dinner, house him and feed him when he travels for recruiting trips , you will be a starter. "

"He knew when the head coach was wrong but did nothing to protect the players mental state. He allows head coach to abuse the players both mentally and physically. Had coffee with my daughter and told her he was sorry but ultimately he couldn’t intervene because it was head coach decision. He and head coach argued on sidelines during games causing many problems "

"He requires players to play through injury, my daughter played on broken ankle, one player a broken hip, another played with fractured wrist and several girls played with undiagnosed torn ACL. He does not care about players or academics. He is unapproachable for players and parents. My daughter and I have reported him to the AD at CMU and NCAA. "