Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Fire Up Chips Baby. Fake As Can Be.

Date: July 21, 2025

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"Likes to talk s**t about all her players behind their backs…. If some of them even knew the horrible things she has said about their playing abilities. Fire up though! "

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Remember Me? 2017. I Didn’t Forget.

Date: July 19, 2025

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"She consistently demonstrated a lack of integrity, often prioritizing personal gain over ethical standards. Her success was built not on merit or respect for the game, but on bending the rules whenever possible. Unfortunately, she operated under the protection of a close friend in leadership, who turned a blind eye to misconduct and enabled behavior that compromised the values the program should stand for. This lack of accountability fostered a toxic environment where favoritism and manipulation were rewarded over hard work and fairness. For those seeking a coach who upholds honesty, transparency, and respect for athletes, this is not someone who should be held up as a model of leadership"

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Worst Coach I’ve Ever Had

Date: July 15, 2025

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"Worst coach I’ve ever had. No one wants your son in the dugout. "

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Rude Is An Understatement, Arrogant And Cocky

Date: July 15, 2025

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"Worst coach I’ve ever had. Arrogant, rude mean. Made me hate the game of softball. Mentally and emotionally abusive. "

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Once Margo’s Recruits Left It Hasn’t Been Very Fun

Date: July 7, 2025

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"There has been a ton of CMU players in the portal the past few years. She not only plays favorites but she plays mind games. Turns out she can’t coach a highly rated recruiting class very well either. Terrible decision making and major lacking of softball IQ at the D1 level. Other than that she recruits like she’s still at the NAIA level. It’s harder to win when you can’t cheat I guess. The best player on the team just transferred out and the best coach on the team just left. Safe to say she hasn’t lived up to the hype in a mediocre conference. "

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Does What I Put On Social Media Mean So Much I Need To Be Humiliated?

Date: July 4, 2025

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"Embarrassing coach, she literally put my life on display in front of all my friends and peers and humiliated me. Does not care about mental health at all. I literally had to go to therapy after being humiliated. "

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

False Promises And Fake Expectations

Date: July 4, 2025

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"Does not care about mental health at all. Only gives reps to starters. "

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

If You Aren’t A Starter Good Luck To You Plays Favorites

Date: July 2, 2025

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"Ask everyone that transfers from CMU, didn’t even give us the time of day, we were just a number to her. The starters get all the reps. How can anyone prove themselves if we don’t get the time of day?"

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Worst Coach I’ve Ever Had

Date: July 1, 2025

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"Worst coach I’ve ever had. Plays mind games and talks behind players backs/ gossips with other players. I would not recommend. "

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Coed Soccer

Jeremy Groves

Coed Soccer Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Nothing Good To Say, Not About Player As A Person Or Student

Date: June 25, 2025

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"If I could put a score of 0 I would. Who is this guy and how is he still hired. Came into a decent program and loved soccer and he absolutely destroyed it. Look at the last seasons past 3 records. The results alone should show you how manipulative he is. As a starter/star player this was my experience. He has no care for anyone. "

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Coed Field Hockey

Catherine Ostoich

Coed Field Hockey Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Just Because You Can Play The Sport Doesn’t Mean You Can Coach It

Date: June 11, 2025

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"Took the love for the game from me and many of my former teammates. Instead of asking you to transfer/leave the team she’s mentally abuse you till you’d break. CMU opened an investigation on her and found her guilty of mentally abusing her players. The only reason she didn’t get fired was b/c her husband was the head athletic trainer. Instead they gave her a head up to resign. She will never be a good coach and will always have a losing record. "

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Coed Soccer

Jeremy Groves

Coed Soccer Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Do Not Play For Him. Rather Play For Another Coach Or No Team At All For Any Amount Of Scholarship.

Date: June 10, 2025

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"Definitely and emotional distressful above coach. Would comment on several players bodies in front of others and say things emotionally above infront of other players. Would also make players have wrestling matches (no soccer balls involved) during practice in order to either get points (as he ranked every player by their points in the locker room) or to make a travel roster for a game. He didn’t dress all players for home games and instead would have them come with the rest of the spectators and watch from the bench. He only had the starting 11 come to pre game meals and do team walk throughs. Definitely the most divisible coach to team dynamics. I would say it is best not to play soccer in college then play under him for any amount of scholarship. You will lose your self worth and slip into depression. Several girls attempted while playing for him and he had no idea. Cause he doesn’t care. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Needs To Grow Up And Develop Empathy.

Date: March 17, 2025

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Respectful To Players

"Wish I could rate her lower, she chooses favorites and bullies the girls she "doesn't like". I think she has a dangerous coaching style and is dangerous to women's sports and athletes mental health."

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Women's Softball

McCall Salmon

Women's Softball Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Amazing Coach, Mentor, And Role Model

Date: December 10, 2024

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5.0

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"I love coach McCall as a coach because she really values every single one of her players and does her best to develop us not only on the field but prepares us to become better women overall. She is very honest, which is what you need in a coach, even in tough situations but in the end we always know what she wants from us. She really emphasizes building up our team culture every year and believes that this is a very important aspect of growing as a team as a whole. I am so thankful that she is my coach."

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Men's Football

Mike Cummings

Men's Football Coach / Offensive Line

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Passionate, But Dishonest And Unpleasant.

Date: September 30, 2024

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Intense Old School Mentality

"There is no doubt that Mike Cummings is knowledgeable of the game and is very passionate about the sport, but he stands as the most unpleasant coach I've ever had the misfortune of meeting. Cummings is an Offensive Line coach but will verbally attack players of other skill positions he does not oversee for no real reason at all other than to assert some sort of perceived dominance. In the three years I knew him, I watched him make disparaging, offensive and homophobic remarks about players that go beyond the game. If this was intended as motivation, it was completely lost on me as well as my teammates. As a recruiter, Cummings is self interested. He will make sure the guys he recruits see playing time over the individuals he did not recruit. He will push to move his lackluster recruits up the depth chart for his own self interest even if it's a detriment to the team. In preseason conditioning tests, if he did not like you, he would falsify your marks in the hopes that you get penalized by the head coach for not meeting physical performance standards. If he could find any reason to run you off the team if he didn't like you, he would try to do it. I was also witness to him verbally attacking a campus staff member who had little to do with the football program - which was completely uncalled for and extremely unprofessional. I've known players to transfer out due to the fact that he they just don't want to play for or even share the room with him. When your antics outweigh your skillset, some reflection is needed. I hope Cummings take this as constructive criticism. Cummings is old school and I'm sure he's strong enough to take the feedback. I doubt he will ever read this and I'm not sure at his age he will be willing to change but I do want student athletes to be prepared for his style of coaching and realize there are better coaches and motivators. I sincerely hope he has evolved as a coach and a person. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Go Anywhere Else. She's Not Worth It.

Date: September 22, 2024

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"This coach’s approach and behavior raise serious concerns about her ability to lead effectively. She seems to be a prototype for narcissism—lacking empathy, poor communication skills, and unable to form genuine relationships with her players. On top of that, her total lack of lacrosse knowledge makes her unfit to be a coach. This is not someone you want to be learning from if you care about developing your skills or thriving as an athlete. Instead of fostering a supportive community, she seems more interested in exercising power and telling people what to do, which robs the D1 athlete experience of the growth and enjoyment it should bring. Many players have stayed under her leadership due to the constant warning that ‘the grass isn’t always greener,’ but I can assure you, anywhere else will offer a more supportive and effective leader. No athlete should have to endure the toxic environment that exists here, and staying only diminishes your potential to thrive. A coach who truly values her players’ development and well-being would never lead like this. Trust me—wherever you go, you’ll have a much more rewarding experience. On recruitment visits, players are instructed to speak positively about the coach, but let me tell you what the players are really thinking: DO NOT COME HERE. The reality is that they are all struggling under the weight of a toxic, unsupportive leader who doesn’t have the best interests of her players at heart and lacks basic knowledge of the game. They're told to put on a front, but the truth is, you’ll find a better environment anywhere else. The D1 experience should challenge you, but it should also help you grow as an athlete and as a person. Save yourself the disappointment and look elsewhere—this coach is not worth it."

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Go Anywhere Else. She's Not Worth It.

Date: September 22, 2024

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Respectful To Players

"This coach’s approach and behavior raise serious concerns about her ability to lead effectively. She seems to be a prototype for narcissism—lacking empathy, poor communication skills, and unable to form genuine relationships with her players. On top of that, her total lack of lacrosse knowledge makes her unfit to be a coach. This is not someone you want to be learning from if you care about developing your skills or thriving as an athlete. Instead of fostering a supportive community, she seems more interested in exercising power and telling people what to do, which robs the D1 athlete experience of the growth and enjoyment it should bring. Many players have stayed under her leadership due to the constant warning that ‘the grass isn’t always greener,’ but I can assure you, anywhere else will offer a more supportive and effective leader. No athlete should have to endure the toxic environment that exists here, and staying only diminishes your potential to thrive. A coach who truly values her players’ development and well-being would never lead like this. Trust me—wherever you go, you’ll have a much more rewarding experience. On recruitment visits, players are instructed to speak positively about the coach, but let me tell you what the players are really thinking: DO NOT COME HERE. The reality is that they are all struggling under the weight of a toxic, unsupportive leader who doesn’t have the best interests of her players at heart and lacks basic knowledge of the game. They're told to put on a front, but the truth is, you’ll find a better environment anywhere else. The D1 experience should challenge you, but it should also help you grow as an athlete and as a person. Save yourself the disappointment and look elsewhere—this coach is not worth it."

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Cmu Head Coaching Reviews

Date: April 14, 2024

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"I have faith in the administration and athletic department of CMU that at the end of the season this coach will be let go. There is no way with her behavioral record over the past 2 years with the parents, players, current and former coaching staff and other staff members of CMU that they don't know what is going on. The disrespect and disregard for everyone is so unbearable at times to witness day in and day out. I don't believe her knowledge of the game is anywhere, where it should be to coach at this level, (she is at best maybe an okay trainer for goalies). Her team practices are almost non existing for many of the players on the team. For the select few that actually practice, the practice is elementary level at best. It is apparent to the players that some of the things she is teaching in practice is fundamently wrong and/or put the players in an unsafe situation that cause harm to the players unnecessary. No routine, no organization, unable to give clear instructions to players, always angry, never any positivity from her. She also doesn't trust her players - gives no respect to her players - has no relationships with her players - there is no talking to this coach- no feedback with this coach -it is her way or the highway!!!! Players are stressed to the max every day. Leaving practice on a daily feeling discouraged and belittled. It is such an unhealthy, toxic environment that the players have to endure every day. Anyone who gets to play at this level will know these complaints are a lot bigger than most of us have let on. I would tell any parent thinking of allowing their player to come to this school for the lacrosse program DON'T! You need to RUN!!!! Many of us will not be returning next season if she is the head coach and on our exit of the team a report with the NCAA will be filed. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Rip Chippewa Lax. Cmu Will Become U Of Michigan Mt Pleasant

Date: March 27, 2024

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"This is the worst coach I’ve ever seen. I can’t believe the whole team hasn’t entered the transfer portal. Just wait, she’ll cut half of them because she has no clue what she has. Sorry girls, but the fire is out. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Coach Ward's Should Be Fired Immediately The Players Deserve Better!

Date: March 19, 2024

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"Describing Coach Ward accurately is challenging, given her undeniable narcissism. For lacrosse hopefuls aiming for a D1 college, I strongly advise exploring other options. Unfortunately, Coach Ward's involvement has tarnished what was once a great program. Her lack of empathy and her poor communication skills prevent her from effectively leading a team of college student-athletes. Additionally, CMU's decision to retain her as a coach reflects their disregard for these exceptional young women. It's distressing to witness these highly skilled players enduring such a dire situation, especially after years of hard work to reach the D1 level. They undoubtedly deserve better. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Unstable , Horrible Leader And Role Model

Date: March 16, 2024

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"Coach has managed to destroy a top Mac program in less than 2 years. Horrible communicator. The fact that the coach has not been able to get an assistant coach says everything."

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Coed Golf

Kevin Jennings

Coed Golf Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Do Not Play For Kevin Jennings Ever.

Date: February 25, 2024

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Jennings is a bully and a control freak. Would rather sabotage a players career because of a disagreement than see it from another point of view. Was put on Administrative Leave in the fall season (2023) but was brought back much to the disappointment of many of the players. Has a long history of players only lasting one season with this coach. Great talker and will sell Ice to an Alaskan, but over all a bad guy in most settings and demands players to answer him with a Yes Sir or No Sir. Will make you do it his way or it is the highway - regardless of how talented a player is. Stay clear but if you go - buyer beware. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

One Of The Worst Coaches I Have Experienced.

Date: February 17, 2024

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Respectful To Players

"What can I say, probably one of the worst coaches I have ever seen on any level. CMU AD should be ashamed of herself. The two of them single handily destroyed what had the potential to be a great Women’s Lacrosse program for years to come. It’s a shame! I can’t argue with any of the comments made about Coach Ward. She should resign immediately and choose another career because she has no idea what to do on the lacrosse field. "

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Golf

Rob Wyman

Associate Ad For Sport Administration & Communications (sport Administrator: Field Hockey, Golf)

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Slob Wyman Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: January 22, 2024

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"Rob is awful to work with in any and all capacities. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Emilia Ward

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Central Michigan University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Reviews Speak Their Truth

Date: December 11, 2023

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality Respectful To Players

"Initially, I was hesitant to believe the negative reviews circulating about Emilia Ward, as I prefer forming my own opinions and giving people a fair chance. Unfortunately, my experience aligns with the criticisms. As a coach, Emilia Ward falls short in cultivating a positive team culture, isn't motivational, and employs questionable practice methods. Moreover, she's dishonest, and her feedback and coaching input are minimal and not particularly insightful. Apart from that, her personality is extremely narcissistic (which is why she refuses to hire an assistant coach / why the assistant coaches leave after a short time). Despite the good school and talented players, the coaching aspect leaves much to be desired."

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