Davenport University

"He was the worst. He made my daughter doubt herself and brought her self esteem down to a very low place. It was crazy how the staff backed his every move. Glad to see he is gone but too late for us. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Always There For Me And My Biggest Fan

Date: June 1, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

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5.0

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"Best coach and person I know. I hope you don’t stop coaching. You’re one of a kind and one of the most special people in my life. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

High Achievers Don’t Like Low Achievers, It’s Really That Simple

Date: May 29, 2025

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

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5.0

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"It’s no surprise that Coach Jackie gravitates toward tough, gritty, never-out-of-the-fight players and teams—who wouldn’t? Her entire playing career was built on that kind of culture, and her teams consistently brought home wins, titles, and rings at every level she’s played at. Watching her grow into a professional coach while remaining deeply caring and committed has been incredibly rewarding. Jackie is an extremely knowledgeable coach, with a resume full of players who have earned outstanding accolades both on the field and in the classroom. She’s passionate, resilient, and genuinely invested in the success and development of her athletes—not just as players, but as people. A great person and an even better leader."

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

If You're Looking For Someone Who Leads With Heart, Pushes For Excellence, And Genuinely Cares About Her Players—Coach Barley Is That Person.

Date: May 29, 2025

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"Coach Barley is the kind of leader every team hopes for. Her dedication to the sport of softball is unmatched—whether it's early morning practices, late-night game planning (I’ve been there with her), or going the extra mile for her players, she brings 100% every day. More than just a coach, she’s a mentor and a role model. Her work ethic and passion have not only improved players' skills on the field but also shaped their character off it. Many of us can say with confidence: she’s made a lasting difference in our lives. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Just Was Not The Right Coach For Me

Date: May 28, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"As someone who started for Jackie (and Kathryn,) it sucks for me to write this but it's true. They both made me do their dirty work and get gossip from inside the team and report back to them. They also indirectly said I should "watch who I hangout with" but they were referring to their own players on the team. I thought the manipulation and mental games were "tough coaching" and making us "mentally stronger" but it was abuse plain and simple. She made us feel like our worth as people depended on how we performed on the field. If you messed up—even once—you were ignored, humiliated, or punished. I watched teammates get completely torn down emotionally for things that should’ve been treated as teachable moments. She played mind games constantly like turning us against each other, favoring people one day and freezing them out the next. It wasn’t about developing athletes or helping young women grow. It was about control, ego, and power. Looking back, I’m honestly embarrassed I let myself believe that kind of behavior was “normal” or okay. If you're a parent considering this program, think long and hard about the kind of environment you're putting your daughter into."

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Fueled My Love For The Game And Made Me Better

Date: May 28, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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5.0

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"Best coach I’ve ever had and I still stay in contact with her after 9 years. She fueled the love of the game for me. A great coach, friend and mentor. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Run Far Away From Jackie Barley (If She Even Goes Anywhere)

Date: May 28, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Jackie is a manipulative fraud who capitalizes on harming her athletes. Not many people transferred out of the University of Michigan under Coach Hutch, but she did. Why? Partying and not enough play time for her. If you even try to coach anywhere, best of luck staying there because the girls who's dreams were crushed by you because your lack of intelligence and coaching ability will make sure you don't stay there for long. I hope you sleep well at night knowing you were FIRED from your last coaching job because of mental health abuse. I hope you're embarassed that 30+ players who you have coached came forward and wrote a person statement, filled with the abuse and harm you have done to them over the years. I hope you never coach anyone ever again. Nobody deserves anything you put them through. Oh, and it's not just girls who were on JV going against you. Your favorites and starters wrote things against you right under you and Kathryn's nose. Nobody likes you, we don't care. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Great Coaches. Keep Covering Up All The Wrongdoing In The Athletic Department

Date: May 28, 2025

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"Professionally speaking it’s sickening the ethic violations Davenport University allows to happen. Even more sickening railroading coaches to hire a friend back. Great coaches that didn’t have a chance at Davenport! "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Great On Field Coach That Not Only Consistently Displays Professionalism But Lives It

Date: May 28, 2025

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

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5.0

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"Highly regarded, skilled and professional. Ethical, high character and one of the best player development coaches I’ve been around. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

The Stats Don't Lie. Poor Coaching Results In The Worst Statistical Season In Program History With A Lot More Talent On The Roster

Date: May 25, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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1.0

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"Watching you coach this year was embarrassing. I thought you were a really good coach? You managed statically to tank a team that clearly possessed more talent than previous rosters. Fitting for you fraud career to finish last in nearly every statistical category. Literally the worst season in program history in many regards, not to mention the dead last finish in the conference. I saw ages ago you had no idea what you were doing. Its hard to win when you aren't cheating huh? NCAA needs to investigate your entire department."

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Run From Jackie Barley And Save Yourself And Your Career

Date: May 22, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Jackie and Kathryn are both embarassing women to the sport of softball. If you see they're are coaching anywhere- run. Good luck coaching anywhere else, you will never hear the end of this, and people deserve to know what you did to us. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Love You Coach!! You’re The Best!!

Date: May 21, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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"Love you Coach!!!! You always had the best van!! I’ll never forget all of our laughs, how fun practice was, van trips to practice at 5am, and our adventures on spring trip in Arizona! Grateful to have played for a coach that allowed us to be US!!! Even though all of us freshies at the time probably annoyed the crap out of you haha! "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Earned Not Given! Our Team Still Uses This Motto! Miss You Coach!

Date: May 21, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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"Best coach I’ve ever had! I still use the drills I learned from Coach Barley. I’m so happy I got to learn from her at AC. The funnest season I had in my career and the best season I had hitting! "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kevin Tidey Should Be Looked Into By The Ncaa And His Wins Should Be Erased

Date: May 20, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Athletic administration and Kevin Tidey knowingly allowed 14 players to play while being ineligible in a season they won the conference and made it to a regional. Openly allowing cheating is the only way Kevin Tidey wins. A mom could actually coach better. The NCAA should investigate the open CHEATING Davenport allows for two sports: Baseball and football. The only way they can compete is to cheat. It’s shameful how the athletic department covers this all up!! Someone from the NCAA needs to investigate this. Kevin Tidey should have vacated wins and championships if the truth is ever discovered! A shamefully corrupt institution. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

You Get What You Put In! I Still Use The Lessons And Drills Coach Barley With My Players

Date: May 18, 2025

By Other

5.0

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"When I first met Coach Barley I was not tough on the field. I was immature and I was mentally weak. Instead of belittling me and making me feel bad about myself Coach Barley took me under her wing. She believed in me and we put in a lot of work outside of practice. This made the biggest impact on my growth as a player and person. I was not the most talented player on the field but being tougher created the ability to overcome adversity quicker and I soon found myself as one of the best hitters in the conference. Coach Barley creates confident, gritty players but at the end of the day it all starts with the player and the willingness to grow and learn! A relationship isn’t a one way street! I was excited to see Coach Barley post so many drills from her infield group this year. Those were my favorite memories in all the work we put in together. Many laughs and memories made! She makes the game and repetitive reps fun. I’ve used many of the drills with my high school girls and have seen a lot of improvements so far this year!"

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Want To Be A Good Player? Run To This Coach!!

Date: May 18, 2025

By Other

5.0

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Players Coach Believes In You

"Coach Barley’s career in Division 2 at 3 colleges that were not only rebuilding programs but had limited resources: 1. Freshman of the year, First team all Region and increased batting avg. 2. Player of the year, Pitcher of the year, First Team All American, Regional Player of the Year, multiple school records broken, 3 All Region players, including development of a powerhouse SS. 3. Player of the Year (back to back in 2 different conferences) broken d2 conference batting avg, multiple all region players. I’ve followed Coach Barley’s career since the beginning and this doesn’t even state the program records she’s helped break in other divisions she’s coached at. The ultimate student of the game. Watching her coach through the years, her demeanor with her athletes haven’t changed! She treats everyone with respect and treats her players like young adults capable of making their own decisions. Any school would be lucky to have her on their team because she is a difference maker. Coach Barley should be more demanding and honestly meaner in my opinion but I don’t think the level of athlete is capable of handling that type of coaching. I think she should move to a level that has more athletes with the understanding of the complexity of the sport and the willingness to relentlessly work! But she’s a wild card, she loves coaching players and making them better!"

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach Barley Is Not Only A Good Coach But She’s A Great Person

Date: May 18, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

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5.0

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Players Coach Believes In You

"The amount of life lessons I’ve learned from Coach Barley that I’ve applied to my military career is abundant. Coach Barley taught me what mental toughness is all about and actually how to enjoy doing hard things and how to have fun doing hard things. This not only helped me on the field but in boot camp as well as I graduated top in my class. I accredit many lessons I learned from Coach Barley with my performance in my career and I’m incredibly grateful that she was my coach. I did not play all the time in my career but I loved being a part of the TEAM! Coach Barley is not mean, I’ve never heard her yell one time or negativity talk to any player on our team. Coach Barley is unique and doesn’t have to be loud or excitable. She is always calm and provides great insight on the mission at hand. All qualities I’ve tried to mimic in my professional career. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

I’ve Never Had A Coach Believe In Me As Much As Coach Jackie And I Will Forever Be Grateful For Her

Date: May 17, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

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5.0

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Players Coach Believes In You

"Jackie is the best coach I’ve ever had. It’s hilarious how her retweeting what the best coaches in the country do is so triggering to people that I’ve personally seen not be able to catch or throw and have to be begged to work hard. Being around this program I’ve never heard Coach Jackie talk negatively to any of us. Honestly, I wish she would have said more but I understand why she didn’t because people at this school can not be held accountable for anything they do. She constantly encourages and gave us mental cues that have helped many of us. Idk how anyone can possibly claim Coach Jackie does not care about mental health. She invested out of pocket for mental health training for us. I loved every minute of our defensive groups and learned so much from her. She’s a truly special person and coach and I hope she never has to be around such miserable people again!!! Forever grateful to have learned from such a knowledgeable person. To the people that craved her attention and didn’t want to work hard or do what they were supposed to do I feel sorry for you because you missed out on knowing a special person and coach!!! "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Beyond A Creep Of A Man And Not A Good Role Model To Student Athletes

Date: May 17, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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1.0

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"Has always been a creep and all about himself. Not a good coach or a good role model. He is married man and has slept with a member of the athletic administration so just goes to show what a low life individual he is! Maybe someone should investigate how that ties into all the problems their softball team had and their interim coaches sudden interest in the program…..also the sudden help of Kevin to assist once she stepped in. Truly a disturbing place to go to school at. Get where the world is going!! Sleep with your superiors for personal gain!!!! "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Not A Good Coach But A Huge Talker And Over Sells

Date: May 16, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Not a good coach but a decent talker. Can’t coach improvement in anything bc he doesn’t know anything mechanical but the school allows more scholarships than anyone else so not surprised on the talent he can get and unlimited resources makes it easier. I think my mom could manage the team just as well but he is the ultimate bullshitter. Tidey was a terrible baseball player so not surprised to see he’s not good with anything fundamental. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Stay Far Away From Jackie Barley

Date: May 16, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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1.0

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Players Coach Believes In You

"Jackie Barley- the coward you are. Retweets things on Twitter about her own "coaching style" (obviously positive things) yet never spoke to her players at practices/games and hid behind Kathryn. Jackie thinks mental health is a joke and kids these days need to "toughen up" but in reality she really does emotionally and mentally abuse her players in ways she could never comprehend. It's funny because she never spoke up at practice yet had manipulative tactics to get in your head. I hope you are never hired to coach anywhere ever again. You don't deserve it and impressionable kids and players need to be saved from being around you. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Favorites Evident In Every Practice And Game. Doesn’t Even Know What She Is Doing

Date: May 13, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Great record and great job tanking a talented team. When I watched you and the other GA buy some of my teammates things from the gas station and not ask me or my friends I knew this was going to be a terrible year. You are rude and don’t deserve to be our coach"

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Runnnnnnnnnn Awaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy

Date: May 10, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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1.0

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"worst coach I’ve ever had in my entire life. Very very bad "

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Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Thank God He Was Fired From Coaching At Ysu!!!

Date: May 9, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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1.0

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"Horrible person. Toxic. Dishonest. Turns teammates against each other. Meddles in players personal lives outside of lacrosse. Karma caught up to him!"

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

One Of The Best In The Business!

Date: May 9, 2025

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"2025 GLIAC Coach of the year… 3 GLIAC championships in 5 years in the conference after transitioning from NAIA to D2… have never met a coach that cares more about his players & helps them develop into not only better players, but better people. I strongly encourage you to talk to any of his current/former players or colleagues about him. One of the best in the business!!!"

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Strongly Encourage You To Talk To His Entire Team That Was In The Portal And Left

Date: May 9, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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1.0

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"Strongly encourage you to talk to his entire team that was in the portal and left. Easy to hide behind money and new players not knowing what kev has done and is capable of doing. Happy my son transferred away from this toxic man and place. "

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's Facilities

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Corrupt College And A Disgrace To Education

Date: May 9, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Availability

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1.0

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Intense Poor Communication Honest Direct Knows The Game

100

Weight room

100

Locker room

100

Training room

100

Film room

100

Practice Facilities

100

Game Day Facilities

"Paul is Joe Biden! Knowingly promoting employees that know of bad things happening like employees being in relationships with athletes and being rewarded for staying silent - raises and career advancement. Should be investigated but I bet if it is or was they are so corrupt they will cover it all up. The corruption runs deep"

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Does A Lot Of Bad Things And Allows A Lot Of Bad Things To Happen

Date: May 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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1.0

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"Does a lot of bad things and allows a lot of bad things to happen! Glad my son transferred. Winning isn’t worth the wrongful things this man does and allows!! Behind closed doors a lot of wrongdoing is being done! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Coach That Actually Mentally Abused Us As Players

Date: May 6, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Yelling and belittling from the dugout so much so other conference coaches noticed it! Talking behind our backs and stirring up drama. Mind games with playing time and who got the most time were those who sucked up to her and told her what she wanted to hear! "

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Men's Basketball

Burt Paddock

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Most Toxic Environment Imaginable, Welcome To Davenport University!!!

Date: May 6, 2025

By Parent

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"Burt knew a student athlete was in a relationship with a coach and did not one thing about it. Seems like this happens a lot at Davenport University. Pretty disgusting ethics being taught here."

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Men's Basketball

Burt Paddock

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Do Coaches Not Have The Obligation To Report Such Behavior? I’m Appalled

Date: May 5, 2025

By Parent

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"Burt’s players went to him out of concern for a wbb player in an inappropriate relationship and Burt told them to mind their own business. My son told me they saw the coach and player enter a hotel room together on an away trip. Those boys tried to do the right thing by going to their coach. He did absolutely nothing but try and cover it up! Disgusting behavior out of DU. Toxic leadership at its finest. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

What You Did Was Wrong. Very Ashamed Of You.

Date: May 5, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"What you did was wrong. Very ashamed or you. "

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Men's Basketball

Burt Paddock

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The School Needs A Lesson On What’s Right And Wrong

Date: May 4, 2025

By Athlete

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"As a former athlete at the school and an avid follower of Ant Wright. Everyone knew a wbb player was in an inappropriate relationship and this guy did nothing! The lengths this school goes to cover up the terrible things they allow is amazing. DUWORK"

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Not The Best Coach Or Person And Asked Uncomfortable Questions

Date: May 3, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Wasn’t a good coach to me and someone I didn’t feel comfortable going to for anything. "

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Men's Football

Sparky McEwen

Men's Football Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Knew His Player Was In A Relationship With An Employee

Date: May 3, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"Knew his star player was in a relationship with an employee! Why are we trying so hard to cover this up! The entire school knows and others! "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Biggest Cheater Out There!!

Date: May 3, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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1.0

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"Biggest cheater out there! Terrible coach! "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

One Of The Most Inappropriate, Selfish People I Know

Date: May 2, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Her set of favorites sure like her because she gave them the inside scoop of what was going on and lied and played them all like a fiddle! Classic Kaycee though. Was always one to create drama and problems within the team. She would rather gossip than improve or be good at softball! Always has been this way and always will be this way. Sad people bought her lies. I’m assuming because of her bff. Honestly, they are all just as guilty for not standing up and doing the right thing. I’m so glad I do not play on this team anymore or for this University. It’s a truly terrible place to be but hey admin applaud not working hard and give you free stuff every day so can’t be that bad right? Wait until you’re in the real world and take a step back. This place turns people into toxic, greedy, selfish people. Me, me, me! Hey, that’s nice do I get that? I did nothing but I deserve more,more,more! Selfish. I can’t express that enough. It’s punishment enough to be people like you and your favorites. You want to appear good but you are all the furthest thing! Being selfish really worked out for you all! "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Inappropriate In Every Way. Has No Idea What She’s Doing And Can’t Teach The Game At All

Date: May 2, 2025

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"Inappropriate in every way possible. Congrats on not getting one all conference selection. Great coaching performance all around! Emphasize performance bc she has no idea what she’s talking about or doing! All she can do is stand and look mad and annoyed. No correction or adjustments were given bc again she has no idea what she is doing!!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Been Waiting Years For Ronda To Be Exposed For The Fraud She Is

Date: May 2, 2025

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"Bling bling I don’t know what you guys are teaching but you couldn’t hit. This is why I never wanted my daughter associated with you when you gave lessons! You have no idea what you’re doing. You sure like to point the finger though and criticize. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Is Em BA Rrassing In Every Way

Date: May 2, 2025

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"Great season coach! How amount of respect shown to your team not getting one all conference player!!! Not one on first or second team! That’s pretty sad! Then you gave your 2 favorites that fell in line honorable mention- that’s nice! You’re a joke coach, a literal clown! Way to make a bunch of kids way worse. My favorite is that both you and your assistant were catchers and that area of watching got progressively way worse! Congrats on getting more money though - sure you both really need it!! "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Didn’t Know What She Was Doing Or Talking About. Look At The Stats

Date: May 1, 2025

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"NOT A GOOD COACH… RUN!!! RUN as fast as you can. Sad a D2 school would hire someone like this. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Not A Good Coach To Me And Doesn’t Know What She’s Doing

Date: May 1, 2025

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"Went back and watched her play. Shouldn’t coach the way she does. Very very bad "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Is An Unethical In Every Way

Date: May 1, 2025

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"Ronda knows Paul has been knocked in the head too many times and her and kev takes advantage of him! That’s why I left for an in conference job. Everything Davenport is unethical! They pour all their money into football and baseball and it’s wrong how they treat people!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport University Should Be Investigated

Date: May 1, 2025

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"The entire athletic department needs to be investigated. Ronda rewards bad behavior and covers it up. This can be seen through promotions to undeserving individuals as long as they suck up to her. It’s disgusting behavior. Ronda is a classless narcissist that manipulates people for fun. If you drink or sleep with student athletes as a coach or member of her staff you will be rewarded by her. If you don’t, she will take that as threat and do everything she can to get rid of you. Unethical and trashy institution. Interact with her one time and you will see her low level of professionalism and inappropriate personality. A disgrace to college sports!"

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach Tidey And His Great Impact And Culture He Has Created A Davenport.

Date: May 1, 2025

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"Coach Tidey is amazing. Kevin has created a great atmosphere with a great coaching staff. Multiple great players who have transferred to davenport have said how amazing it is. If you think Kevin or Davenport baseball is bad then go to there games. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Cheating Being Done At Du

Date: April 30, 2025

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"Sad cheating is happening at DU and Ronda applauds it! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Very Unprofessional Coach. Not Sure What She Was Wearing

Date: April 29, 2025

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"Most unprofessional coach. Appalled to learn shes an AD too. Hood up at all times, no wonder her team was lazy when we played them. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport Needs To Be Invey

Date: April 27, 2025

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"Best coaches that cared about players. Brought Batting averages up and GPA’s. Prior coaches recruits complained all the time because they didn’t earn time on the field. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Loves Selfish, Non Team Players That Suck Up To Her

Date: April 27, 2025

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"Hey Ronda, what happens when you highlight selfish players, you LOSE! Great work!! Treating D2 softball like rec ball was fun to watch!!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Verbally Abuses Players From The Dugout

Date: April 26, 2025

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"Verbally abuses players from the dugout. Maybe we should investigate the verbal abuse Ronda has done all season! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Way To Sink The Ship, Captain. You Had All The Talent To Finish In The Top 3 This Year!

Date: April 25, 2025

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"I’ve been following Du softball since the fall. With the kids that quit and this current team they had all the potential and talent to be in the top 3 in the conference. The GLIAC is way down talent wise this year with SVSU being the only legitimate contender. So sickening to watch Ronda and Kasey RUIN such a great team. Absolutely a joke of coaches and my heart goes out to the kids. This is what happens when you play entitled, selfish kids. You’re at the bottom of literally every statistical category…with a such a talented roster this should have never happened. Guess you’re not as GREAT of a coach as YOU think you are! You single handedly ruined what could have been a great story/year and the funny thing is I guarantee you won’t take any responsibility for any of it. Truly disgusting. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Has And Always Will Be Corrupt As Long As They Keep This Terrible Administration

Date: April 25, 2025

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"Do you think making coaches bring in 50 people in 4 years is going to be a recipe for success in division 2? The entire administration- mostly Ronda is a complete joke. Point fingers and blame and act like you all didn’t play the key role in setting the program up for failure. Absolutely sick to watch. Your entire department is a joke that creates fear and drama. You all broke a ton of rules in NAIA, this is D2 now you all should be held accountable for your actions. Been watching this unfold for 15 years. When is enough of enough with these cowards! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Without A Doubt One Of The Worst Coaches Out There

Date: April 25, 2025

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"Without a doubt one of the worst coaches and weakest leader in college athletics. Has no business being around competitive athletes. She should keep coaching her rec ball league! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Without A Do Ubt, One Of The Best!

Date: April 24, 2025

By Athlete

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"I had a difficult time choosing only 5 of the above adjectives to capture how great of a coach and person Ronda is. She cares deeply for her players both on and off the field. She has a competitive spirit that motivates athletes to work hard. Practicing an outdoor sport indoors is challenging. Athletes often struggle to stay motivated during the off season. Ronda kept us engaged by avoiding redundancy. We would have intense conditioning practices, “off hand throws only dodgeball games”, scrimmages, game time scenarios, relay races, combo drills, and much more. Her practices were methodically planned to maximize productivity and always seemed to fly by. My senior year the entire team had an epic “prank war” against the coaching staff (the victors of which remains debatable) and I still laugh when telling those stories. I can undoubtedly say that the years I spent at DU were some my best. Ronda transformed me into a next level athlete, helped me fine tune my leadership skills, and gave me advice that to this day, I still use. She showed me what it means to be a reliable teammate. This has translated to my professional life as well as my personal life. I am extremely grateful that I was able to learn from her as she truly is one of the best around! DU it!!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Bad At Communicating And Doesn’t Respond So Don’t Know What’s Always Happening

Date: April 22, 2025

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"Bad at communicating in a timely manner. Has been hard to coordinate my schedule. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Drama Starter. Problem Creater, Bad Teammate And Player

Date: April 20, 2025

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"All you did was talk s**t about not playing but didn’t think you cared very much because all you did was drink. All you ever did was talk & cause drama bro "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Openly Allowed Players To Be Disrespectful And Rude

Date: April 20, 2025

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"Let my teammate last year not show up for practice for weeks, then she quit, then Ronda let her back on the team. This player was constantly disrespectful and disruptive and was making bad choices off the field. Then she helped this player transfer to another school. GREAT “CULTURE” builder. Very messed up. But I guess if you constantly go into her office Ronda will like you because she needs the attention! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Constantly Belittles And Makes Fun Of Players

Date: April 20, 2025

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"This coach belittles everyone she coaches behind their back. Look no further than when she coached jv. Constantly making fun of players who couldn’t play the game well. Now she’s doing it again. Hilarious!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Withholding, Demeaning And Toxic People At Du

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda wouldn’t do one thing for the program when I was there. It was a running joke and it made a lot of players really upset. I went to a game recently and they have heaters in their dugouts. Crazy how corrupt and withholding they were when we played. Wouldn’t help our coaches at all. Put everything on 2 people that literally were hand dragging the field at one point. The only smear campaign has been done to these coaches. I didn’t always agree with all of their decisions but could see they always tried to do the right thing. Davenport University isn’t built this way. They only care about baseball and football here and they get away with a lot of illegal things. Shame on you for treating us this way. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Should Be Fired, Investigate All The Shady Things She Does

Date: April 18, 2025

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"Favorites haha watch who she puts her arms around on the field. Have to reward the one that did her dirty work! Pathetic! "

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Men's Soccer

Stuart Collins

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A Very Knowledgeable Coach However Is Toxic To The Program

Date: April 18, 2025

By Athlete

2.0

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"Stew is a very knowledgeable coach who has experience playing and coaching. He knows ball very well and covers a lot of the tactical side of the game. However he is very toxic to the program and team chemistry. He consistently will talk trash about players to their faces but also behind their backs. He is the type of guy who appears genuine in person but could talk trash about you the second you leave the room. International students will get special treatment. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport Is A Screwed Up Place

Date: April 17, 2025

By Athlete

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"Imagine getting jv and not wanting it because honestly it’s mean. The nicest coach and person I’ve ever met, leaning on the assistant AD is the worst mistake this actual nice coach could have made. All the blame gets put on the head coach for decisions the administration was making. Hilarious jv players and players that have had problems don’t/didnt put together that this rule following coach didn’t go rogue on anything. Honestly being a part of this team and knowing this information it hurts my heart this was done to someone who does nothing but care and support everyone. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Sad To See A Coach That Cares About Her Players Blackballed

Date: April 17, 2025

By Athlete

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"As an athlete who continues to have a relationship with Kathryn. It’s bizarre what Ronda did to you and what Davenport has allowed to happen."

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

What Coach Doesn’t Ride With Team?

Date: April 17, 2025

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"Son says he doesn’t even ride the bus with team but rents car. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Train Wreck Of An Athletic Department!!

Date: April 16, 2025

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"Thank god my youngest daughter didn’t come to Davenport. Frowned upon moving an infield jv player to the outfield but literally are starting infielders in the outfield. This was told to us by a player on the team by the way, it’s hilarious the spin of lies Ronda is trying to get out of! It’s absurd what she has done. Train Wreck of an athletic department, that clearly aren’t on the same page and were manipulated by Ronda. Sad to see and also absolutely hilarious. Anchor up!!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Caters To Athletes That Aren’t Good And Clearly The Good Ones Leave

Date: April 16, 2025

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"Pretty telling when the best player the past 2 years comes back to coach with the previous staff and doesn’t coach with the current staff. Sad things happening at Davenport University. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Double Standards For Female And Male Athletes Created By The Administration

Date: April 16, 2025

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"Ronda has a history of treating female coaches bad. She prefers men that cower to her. She literally made our coach- Amber cry when I was on the team. Paul isn’t engaged in female sports at all and they have double standards for everything. Glad to no longer be associated with this place. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is Rude And Unprofessional. She Created A Toxic Environment When I Worked At Du

Date: April 16, 2025

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"Ronda only likes you if you agree with everything she says and does. If you have your own thoughts you better keep it to yourself because she will go after you next. There’s a clear pattern of this behavior at DU with Ronda. Take it from me, I worked with her for 6 years and she’s the most unprofessional person I’ve been associated with in athletics. She is very mean and gossips about everyone. Glad to be not part of DU anymore. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Has Been Cheating For Years And It’s Clapped For By Du

Date: April 15, 2025

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"Cheaters cheat. Has been a cheater from the beginning. This school gives him unlimited resources and lets him do whatever he wants. Would be fired at any other college. My son told his coach what goes on at Davenport and it was confirmed that he and many others would be terminated. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Not A Good Person Or Coach

Date: April 15, 2025

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"Lost almost his entire team in the transfer portal last year. Not a good coach. Glad my son got out of DU. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Excellent College Baseball Coach

Date: April 15, 2025

By Parent

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"Excellent college baseball coach. Great leader!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Athletic Department Is Disturbing

Date: April 15, 2025

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"Personal relationships with athletes that she mentored to diss the program and coaches. That still work in the athletic department doing their softball games. Sickening. Being an athletic director that needs to call and text student athletes to make themselves feel better is disturbing. Ronda is the most unprofessional woman. She has displayed on multiple occasions she doesn’t care about our mental health at all. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Cheating With Your Stats Doesn’t Make You A Good Player

Date: April 14, 2025

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"I would be concerned that the Davenport SID changes stats via text message with student athletes. I would recheck all the stats because they are wrong. Another unethical violation that Ronda allows. Clear CHEATING happening. Justice didn’t like my daughter and didn’t change her stats to make her appear better than she is. Unfair favoritism and bias at DU. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Kiss Her Butt And Call Her Pretty That’s The Only Way She Will Like You

Date: April 14, 2025

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"As an outsider it’s interesting to me that you got rid of 3 coaches in the softball program. One being an all american and alumni of the program. Very odd things happening at Davenport. You allowed one coach to stay and got rid of 3? That makes no sense. Knowing Ronda she only likes you if you kiss her a*s so maybe that’s my answer. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport Is A Disturbing Place To Be

Date: April 14, 2025

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"As a parent it’s been hard to see the mind games Ronda has played with this team on the field. It seems she only starts a freshman catcher she has called and texted the entire year. Do you think it’s ok that an athletic administrator was playing a someone like a puppet to collaborate stories of jv players. An athletic administrator did this. Everyone knows about it. Ronda has made terrible decisions both on and off the field regarding our student athletes. She is the biggest narcissist I’ve ever seen. It’s sad to see the rewards to people that pushed her strange narrative. Ronda was jealous and couldn’t manipulate so that pissed her off. She’s a sad human. It’s telling that Ronda couldn’t be part of an investigation because she couldn’t be unbiased and then they found absolutely no wrong doing. The amount of wrong doing they would find on Ronda if they did an investigation would be massive. It’s disturbing what is going on at Davenport. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Mentally Abusive To Players

Date: April 13, 2025

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"As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to see the mental abuse Coach K and Coach Jackie had on the players. They welcome drama and seem to prefer a toxic environment instead of building a team as one. If you weren't a favorite or a snitch for them, they set you up to fail and make it miserable for you. It’s a blessing for the program that they were fired. It was not about the playing time or not working hard enough for the girls that quit, it was the mental abuse. For the girls who are new to the program or a favorite of theirs, you saw abuse…imagine if you were one of them? It could have been you the following year so be glad they are gone. I hope they NEVER coach again for the sake of the player and sport. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Black Heart Ronda At It Again

Date: April 13, 2025

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"Reading through all of these the sad thing is they are all true. Ronda and the Davenport athletic department should be investigated. What is going on at Davenport and what they let the baseball coach get away is horrendous. He would have already been fired 100 times at any other institution but it’s ok they are winning now. The athletic department is all friends and they let each other do what they want. Unfortunately that includes unethical behavior with student athletes. Can’t fault the athletes I’m sure they think it’s fun. I do think ronda was mad the staff had the first ever player of the year and the most all region players in the history of being in d2. Left with a bad situation I think they made the most of it as well as building the team that’s playing well now. They finally got it right and I guess Ronda got jealous again. Really sad to see if you know the situation. Very unprofessional and unethical institution. Ronda has a black heart but everyone that’s ever known her already knows that. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Top Notch Coach And Baseball Program To Play For

Date: April 12, 2025

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"Tidey is great! He runs an Amazing culture and program! I recommend him as a coach "

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach Tidey Is An Excellent Example

Date: April 12, 2025

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"Coach Tidey know the game of baseball and clearly has the athletes best interest in mind "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Narcissistic. Weak. Bully. Pathetic Athletic Administrator. Gossip Queen.

Date: April 12, 2025

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"Biggest narcissist there is. No room for that in an athletic department. Wonder who she will get/be jealous of next???? Hates successful women because they make her feel inferior. Biggest example of this is her hatred for the former men’s golf coach. A strong woman who is not only a baller golfer but a baller coach. Look at her resume, stops at BIG D1 schools. Ronda not only loathed her but talked s**t about her to everyone in the athletic department. Very professional. Being bullied out of jobs is what Davenport Athletics does best!! A clear pattern for all to see. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Sad To See An Administrator Be So Toxic

Date: April 11, 2025

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"We witnessed Rhonda not caring at all when our coaches got bashed. Strange how this is bothering her now. Sad little person."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Best Thing Was For My Kid To Transfer Thank You Ronda

Date: April 11, 2025

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"Ronda got her feelings hurt that the game passed her by. She made fun of my daughter catching and doing a one knee down stance. All she does is belittle players bc she’s incompetent. Learn something new! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Would Be Fired At Any Other School

Date: April 11, 2025

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"Ronda would be fired at any other school in the country. Allowing coaches and staff members to drink and be in relationships with students is disgusting. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Bringing Back The Winning Culture

Date: April 11, 2025

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"This team has been through it all. Ups, downs, and everything in between. The only good thing about the past coaches is they laid the foundation by recruiting good strong talent. The weak links of players realized they couldn’t cut it with this team and quit. The rest have stuck through and now with Ronda at the helm, that hard work is turning into more wins. Thanks Ronda for working to bring back the winning culture."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Didn’t Just Step In, She Stepped Up

Date: April 11, 2025

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"When Ronda took over the team mid-season, everything changed. Stepping into a leadership role in the middle of a season is never easy. But Ronda didn’t just step in; she stepped up. She brought clarity, focus, and an unwavering belief in the group’s potential. Her ability to connect with players, adjust strategies on the fly, and instill a culture of accountability sparked an immediate shift. Under her leadership, the team found its identity. That’s the impact of a true leader: turning a challenging time into a turning point."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Outstanding Leadership And Dedication

Date: April 11, 2025

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"Ronda’s outstanding leadership as a softball coach at Davenport University deserves to be recognized. Her dedication to the sport and to her players is evident in the growth and success of the team since she took over. Ronda brings a level of professionalism, passion, and strategic insight that truly sets her apart. She is a tremendous asset to Davenport University, and her impact deserves to be recognized. Anyone who says otherwise can’t be believed."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

All In On Non Hardworking Players. Sickening Shes Coaching A Team She Didn’t Want Put Together

Date: April 10, 2025

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"Sided with players that didn’t work hard and weren’t TEAM players. I know for a fact she gave the coaching staff H**L for putting this team together and weeding out players that didn’t work hard or put the TEAM first. Jealously is UGLY. These kids deserved better. Can’t wait to watch it happen again. Shame on you and the athletic department at DU. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Athletic Department Is Toxic And Not A Place For High Performers

Date: April 10, 2025

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"DU softball was strong this year because of the work put in by the student athletes and previous coaching staff. The standards set by them and accepted by them and the hard work they put in TOGETHER made this team strong. You’re a disgrace to dismiss that. Ronda fought very hard to not have this team be assembled and wanted players on it that weren’t good teammates and bullied many of the players. Ronda is a low life for real. Anyone around this situation knows this is the truth and not fake. This is why so many people have taken to this platform. It’s sickening to many. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Softball Is Strong.

Date: April 10, 2025

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"DU made a change to the softball program and it couldn’t be better. The team is coming together and is getting stronger. This is a softball program that has a history of winning teams. While the timing wasn’t ideal, we are so thankful they did. This shows that DU cares about their athletes and wants to bring back the winning culture. Go Panthers!"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Openly Allows Abuse On Student Athletes

Date: April 10, 2025

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"Ronda should be investigated for the behavior she openly allows to occur at DU. Firable offenses happen every day at DU. It’s disturbing they look away. I’m not longer sending my daughter to DU. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Grow Up, Move On, And Go Davenport Softball

Date: April 9, 2025

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"As someone who is new to Davenport University in general, and new to the softball program, I am absolutely gutted at the nasty comments that are being made here, hiding behind a screen is WEAK. Ronda is an INTERIM coach. If you know what that means, if not here’s a definition: an interim coach is a temporary coach who takes over a team when the regular coach leaves or gets fired. They’re just filling in until the team finds a permanent replacement. She’s not here to stay and coach the softball team for the rest of her life, it’s a temporary solution to a problem. Coaches got fired = interim coach. Problems fixed. It’s sad to see that people I once respected as coaches have done a complete 180° from who they were when I first met them, now posting things on here that not only attack Ronda but also are attacking us, the players on their OLD team. It’s childish, foolish, and down right disgusting and ridiculous. People need to move on and grow up. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Has Terrible Leadership And Should Be Investigated

Date: April 9, 2025

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"Ronda has allowed so much unethical behavior at DU it’s shocking. She’s allowed the baseball coach to drink with softball players and thinks that appropriate behavior. She allowed a male basketball coach to be in a relationship with a softball player and then sent him off with a gracious email like he didn’t do anything wrong, She has allowed a full time facilities worker to be in a relationship with a football player. The list goes on and on and on. It’s disgusting what this university allows to happen. It should be called unethical U. Male trainers going into softball rooms late at night with the doors closed, disturbing you allow this to take place. You can only lie and be fake for so long. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Will Not Send Anyone From My Organization To Du

Date: April 9, 2025

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"I will not send any of my kids to Davenport University. This is a corrupt program and school. It all starts with what the administration allows. Ronda is for weak minded, non competitive athletes. She allows unethical behavior and applauds it. Not a program for serious athletes that want to work hard and get better. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport Is An Unethical University

Date: April 9, 2025

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"Would not send my child to Davenport university. Weak minded administration. It all starts with Ronda. Many people know what you did and how you are trying to change the narrative is also shocking behavior. East side of the state knows what you did. Davenport is a bad University. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Will Not Send My Kids To Davenport

Date: April 9, 2025

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"As a travel ball coach that knows the entire story I will not send any of my kids to Davenport. Terrible athletic leadership. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is Utterly A Complete Joke Of A Coach And Administrator

Date: April 9, 2025

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"Ronda and the Davenport Athletic department are pathetic leaders. The reason for letting coaches go is moving an infielder to the outfield and playing time. As a former coach, Ronda you’re a disgrace to the sport. You probably don’t even know because you’re not very smart that you have starting outfielders that were once infielders. Is that a demotion? A truly pathetic athletic department. Don’t get it twisted Ronda is the main reason this all happened. She didn’t do her job at all as an administrator and is a pathetic excuse for a SWA. After such reluctant and demoralizing attacks to not play any of these players on this current team she now is claiming their success. This team beat her jv cry babies 13-5 in the fall and that was somehow seen as BAD. Ronda said it wasn’t fair. Laughable joke of an athletic department. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Don’t Preach Attitude And Effort When You Aren’t A Good Example Of Either

Date: April 9, 2025

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"Can a coach be good without being a good player? Sure. Kaceys problem is that she acts like she is gods gift to softball. She doesn’t understand that you can’t demand respect from people who have experiences with you doing the exact opposite of what she is demanding from them. Playing ability aside. If you can control your attitude and effort, like she says, where is her self regulation of the two? Practice what you preach or change what you demand from your athletes. Some people are placed on third base without even hitting the ball. She’s exactly that. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Nothing Good Ever Comes Out Of A Dirty Mouth

Date: April 9, 2025

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"I am disappointed that the young women on the team are around such a foul influence. Vulgar language, inappropriate sexual comments, negative constantly. If this is who Davenport believes to be a leader of young women I would question all of their coaches. It’s shocking really. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Hating A Coach Brings Teams Closer Too

Date: April 9, 2025

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"To everyone saying that Rhonda is brining the team together, have you never heard of teams uniting because they DONT like their coach? This group has gotten along since the beginning if you’ve watched them play at all or talk to your kid at all. They have trauma bonded over having their worlds turned upside down. They are afraid to say anything or stand up to her because last time they tried she flipped it on them and got the rest of the admin to call them names and threaten them. Talk to your kid. And if she says differently I’d be worried that she’s part of the problem. Sucking up to Rhonda may be an okay choice to survive in the moment, but long term it’s a dead end choice that will cost you and your kid more than it’s worth. Good luck if that’s the choice you decide to make. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

No Longer Interested In Davenport Softball

Date: April 9, 2025

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"Someone who dedicated 5 years of my life to a school that has now become soft and listens to entitled athletes and parents that don’t know what hard work is. I think it’s insane you constantly post the belt on social media when we are aware you wouldn’t even let it be purchased. You should give the belts to the hard working players that WON them. Flaunting a tradition you know nothing about and had nothing to do what is disappointing. Same with the pirate flag. You embody none of the attributes those traditions were set on. Keep your beauty station in the locker room and get them a new prop. Thank god I’m no longer part of this program. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Bringing In 50 Kids In 4 Years Is Ridiculous For Softball. Athletic Administrators Should Be Fired

Date: April 9, 2025

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"From a travel ball coach prospective you made the previous staff bring in almost 50 players in 4 years. What did you think that was going to result in for student athletes? Thats confirmation of being set up for failure and creating a toxic culture directly by athletic administration. Does anyone seriously think any coach in America would be successful in that situation. That creates unnecessary issues and stress for everyone having that many people. I feel bad for the coaches and the student athletes that were placed in that situation by leadership. I assume Ronda and the AD act like they did no wrong. There’s a reason this team is winning with 17 players on it. Add 10 more and see what happens. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

No Longer A Davenport Fan

Date: April 9, 2025

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"Ronda knows her SID parties with the centerfielder I bet he got a promotion. Ronda knows a full time facilities worker was in a relationship with the qb I bet she got a promotion. Ronda knows the baseball coach drank with softball players, I bet he got a raise. Ronda knows the volleyball coach got blackout drunk with players, I bet she got a contract extension. The most corrupt and unethical institution. Ronda let a softball player be in a relationship with her basketball coach. Literally everyone at the school knows these things and nothing is done. Seriously, a sick place to be. DU IT. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport University Leadership Is Incompetent

Date: April 9, 2025

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"You throwing away personal letters written by players is awful. Truly awful. You threw away irreplaceable things. Your athletic administration is so incompetent. I’ve never in my life heard of someone not being asked for their keys or computer back and I’ve been a coach for 20 years. What you did in this situation is truly terrible. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Throwing Away Things That Don’t Belong To You Is Sickening

Date: April 9, 2025

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"You throwing away things that didn’t belong to you is disgusting. Trying to spin your narrative like you always do is also DISGUSTING. I’ve seen the videos and photos that were taken of security guards being at the locker room when the coaches got their things because everyone knew this is what you would do. Predictable as usual. You’re a loser. Davenport is a business school that doesn’t even follow business protocols. Hilarious "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Has The Most Laughable Administration

Date: April 9, 2025

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"Ronda’s mentors had a problem with every rule and standard that was set in place this year. The telling piece in how absolutely dumb Ronda is that they used the exact same rules and standards as her best friend McCall did. Literally how corrupt and dumb can an administration be. These exact same Rules and Standards given by her friend were not tolerated by Ronda. This is a well known fact as it was told to many people this fall. This is the most laughable thing. They literally have a laminated copy they copied from. At first I thought they were just dumb to use it because it wasn’t their own but now I get it and how hilarious it is. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Why Are You So Mean To Us Catchers That Are Way Better Than You

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Doesn’t know what she is doing. Fake all the time and negative. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

No Longer A Du Fan After What You Did

Date: April 8, 2025

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"I played at DU and can confirm Ronda is a terrible person and administrator. She came to 2 of our games I think and didn’t care about the program. She talked a lot of s**t about me as a player which I thought was funny bc she never watched me play. Funny how Amber would scream at us for being a good recruiter and she didn’t bring anyone good in. Pathetic place to be now. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Cheating Coach That Is Ugly On The Inside

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda started the program at Davenport and as a former coach that played against her she cheated. They made a rule in conference because Davenport softball and baseball were cheating so bad. GO SAINTS! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Duing Work In Therapy, Thanks

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda created the mess and trauma we all had and have to go through. We were doing great until she came in and wrecked things. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport Abuses Student Athletes

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda only likes selfish kids that don’t play and are bad teammates. If that’s you, you will thrive at DU. This team won’t be duplicated again because it’s TEAM first. Sad the abuse they all have went through. Davenport abuses student athletes! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Fear Of Losing Scholarship For The Second Time

Date: April 8, 2025

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"I do not have the courage to stand up to Ronda because I know will lose my scholarship and not play"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is A Pathetic Coach And Person. Such A Victim.

Date: April 8, 2025

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"This team has proved everyone wrong including their own coach, Ronda. Imagine this team with the toxic negative players Ronda backed/ wanted on it. "

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Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Winning Team. Loser Interim Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

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"This new team is a winner. Ronda is a loser. You shouldn’t be allowed to treat players the way you have treated them. Your behavior is remembered as much as you try and deny it. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Overcoming Obstacles And Proving Them Wrong

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

5.0

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"There has been much adversity this year yet this team comes through time and time again. Keep up the great work and show your strength and resiliency in these last few games. Disregard the negative comments and those who want to see you fail. Prove them wrong and finish the season with your heads held high. Ronda, we know you are doing the best you can. There is a lot of haters on here who don't have the courage to stand up for what they really believe in and have to spam this site with hate and negativity. Thank you for helping this team overcome their obstacles this year with all of the issues, the weather, the mess; you are doing an amazing job. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Great Put Together Team By Previous Staff, Terrible Interim Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"As a parent the team the previous staff built is awesome. They are so fun to watch and care for each other. They created a fun team culture that is truly never out of the fight. Ronda on the other hand is not. She’s rude and disrespectful and isn’t a good coach. Shes not a good person and tolerates entitlement and selfishness. It doesn’t really appear she knows what she’s doing to me. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Coaching 10 U Has Rubbed Off Too Much

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Practicing with Ronda is a joke. She doesn’t know how to make anyone better. She can hardly even hit balls and I don’t understand any of the adjustments she tries to make. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Coach Who Is Doing The Best With A Difficult Situation

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"Read through these comments, if you know, you know. Keep your head up girls, keep working hard. Don't let these cyberbullies take away what you have accomplished this year. Ronda you are doing a great job and hope you know we appreciate you."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

D2 Softball Team Playing At A Middle School, Fun

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"yeah real game changer alright she doesn’t even know what she’s doing as a coach. We played our home game at a middle school bc she doesn’t know what she’s doing. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Plays Her Favorites That Suck Up To Her

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

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"Does not care about mental health or the student experience. Goes out of her way to not talk to people but if you suck up to her, you will be her favorite!! She’s a sad human. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Doesn’t Know How To Connect Or Coach This Generation

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Playing at DU for one year is the worst experience I’ve ever had. Ronda didn’t even coach us on jv. She made fun of players and was rude. Our practices were a joke but yes she cares about the overall student experience. Complete lies. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Stick To Coaching Rec Ball And Calling People Names

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Ronda is a hot head that speaks before she thinks. Everyone at DU knows this. Leading a team in the right direction in a month is hilarious. Did she bring in next years recruits too? This entire team is completely different, with new BETTER people. That’s why it works. They make it work because they are a TEAM. Ronda had absolutely nothing to do with it. Baffling the need of credit in a woman that can hardly coach a 10U team. Keep sitting away from everyone, no one wants to be around you. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Admin Next Level Dysfunctional

Date: April 8, 2025

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"When a grown adult only cares about the credit and doesn’t do any of the work so glad I transferred from DU. Athletic Admin is really messed up. What they allow some coaches and teams to do here you wouldn’t believe. They like you better if you are a horrible person so glad I left."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Promotes Players Who Are Selfish And Stat Driven

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

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"As a former player we ate in the dugout all the time. You guys are wild with your lies. Damn, didn’t get a bagel must be mental abuse haha this is college softball. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

I Love Bagels Bagels Bagels Bagels Bagels

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

4.0

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4.0

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"Since everyone wants to talk about the bagels in these reviews, I think the bagels are great! Keep them coming, my daughter loves them. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Everyone Knows What You Did. Spinning Lies To Make Yourself Look Better Is Manipulative.

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"As a parent it was fun to watch this team in the fall before the mess and it was super fun to watch this team in Florida. That somehow got ruined because of playing time. This team is still very fun to watch but trust me it’s not because of Ronda. Ronda is a miserable human being and taking credit for nothing she helped build is disgraceful on many levels. Shame on you for being “friends” with toxic, selfish, non team players. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were all allowed to come back to the team next year. A very unethical institution on many levels."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda And Amber Dynamic Duo

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

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"I played for DU for 3 years. I know your assistant coach has called you the C word multiple times. I find that hilarious. I also watched you put my coaches through hell and demean them every chance you got. We didn’t have the talent to be successful at this level and all you did was blame, point fingers and distract from the fact that you allowed Amber to not recruit anyone. Don’t get me wrong I’m sure glad Amber left she did nothing but mentally abuse us, which you did not care about at all. It was brought to your attention multiple times. You started jv and straight up ruined the program. Take some accountability and stop pointing fingers. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Coach Who Cares And Is Making A Difference

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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5.0

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"As a parent of several college athletes, I have nothing but good things to say about Ronda. She has stepped up to coach to fulfill the need and allow our daughters to finish this season. For years at DU, the softball program was very successful, yet with the last set of coaches it was declining. I believe that the previous coaches tried to bring in talented players, but there were several issues with the other players that resulted in toxic tension on the team. Most of those players left, and the remaining players are finally coming together as a team and are actually very good. From the sounds of it, many are still unhappy and what I can't figure out is why would anyone allow their daughter to continue to be abused or mistreated if that was really happening. If my daughter was experiencing what you are claiming she would be gone immediately. There is no amount of scholarship that would keep my daughter in that situation. My daughter does not get much playing time but knows that there are other girls that are ahead of her. She is glad to wait for her time as many college players do. So if things aren't working out for your daughter, why doesn't she enter the portal? Why are you letting her be mentally abused? If I can answer that for you, I would say it's because you are not who you say you are. It is evident by your posts and comments that you are disgruntled and angry, and lashing out at a coach who has nothing to do with your problems. Ronda started the softball program at Davenport, and she has a lot of stake in the game to see it succeed. We fully support her as the coach and hope she knows that this platform does not represent what people really think of her. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du It? No, Don’t Du It!!!!!

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Ronda supports coaches who drink with athletes and are in relationships with athletes. This is evident when I played at DU. She allowed one of my teammates to be in a relationship with her basketball coach. She’s full of double standards and has displayed this behavior for years. Everyone knows it and talks about it but nothing ever happens. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is Terrible For Everyone’s Mental Health

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

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"Ronda is terrible for everyone’s mental health. You want to push the narrative to just leave but it’s not Ronda’s fault BUT when other players leave you blame other coaches. You don’t get to pick and choose narratives. Spend a day around Ronda, she’s a mean bully that thrives on belittling people. This school has major problems with many employees who are very very unethical and unprofessional. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Never Is Held Accountable For Anything

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"Not one claim against Ronda that I read is false. She is a terrible human and is toxic. Playing at Davenport for 5 years I’ve witnessed a lot of abuse that is happening in the athletic department. The previous coaching staff was abused by this woman and her friends. It was personally sad to see as they were very nice people. Being at Davenport for 5 years I knew they wouldn’t last here because they had too much integrity and didn’t fit in. Shocking Ronda groomed JV players to start an uproar about playing time. Shocking she can’t leave them alone and stop using all of their mantras. Why is she even speaking about them to staff and players. Ronda has done enough damage. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Should Not Be In A Leadership Position

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"I’ve personally heard Ronda call coaches from her nieces team “retards” and a lot of other people overheard this too. Such great athletic leadership at Davenport University. Great diversity, equity and inclusion. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Fair And Respectful Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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5.0

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"We are so happy with this coach, even though our daughter has not played much, we are relieved she is no longer suffering from the mental abuse from the previous coaches. This is college softball, playing time is earned and we understand that. If you’re not playing then you need to work harder."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Good Culture Was Being Built Here Now It’s Sad

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"Ronda did build a culture of weak minded, soft players that were selfish and only cared about their personal playing time. This behavior from an athletic administration is completely backwards. We wanted our daughter to come to DU for the culture of teamwork, the pirate flag mentality, the belt, being a badass confident woman. Claiming that Ronda built that culture isn’t truthful and is truthfully a toxic claim. We do not want our daughter to come to a school that is full of people like Ronda. It’s sad to see because on the outside it looks like a great school and on the inside it’s truly dysfunctional because of leaders like Ronda. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Selfish And Doesn’t Care About Student Athletes

Date: April 8, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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"DU alumni here, Ronda has and always will be a terrible human being. Ask around. She’s done a lot of horrible things. She didn’t care our team had one of top GPA’s in the country so you can stop acting. She’s disgraceful. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Loves To Make Kids Cry, Poor Kid Didn’t Have A Chance

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"I was a witness to watching a very talented kid get screamed at by Ronda. To the point she broke down and was crying. She’s not a good coach. This disapproves everything that is being said by probably Ronda herself. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Out Of Touch With Coaching And It’s Responsibilities

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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"Ronda is not dedicated to doing anything we literally had to go to a middle school to play because she can’t and doesn’t know how to take care of our field. That’s a fact. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Master Manipulator Hard At Work

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"Accused her team she just built hahahaha of being bullies to the kids she mentors when it was the other way around. Manipulate much "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Very Bad Coach And And Even Worse Administrator

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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"Loves jv players and hates honest, hardworking players. Sad to watch what she has done and even sadder to see she wants all the credit. Not surprised though. Dis who she be. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Destroys Players Mental Health

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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1.0

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"I’m so unsure who this mature, caring, saint of a person is I’m reading about but she destroyed my daughter’s mental health many times. She’s not a nice or good coach. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Makes Fun Of Players To Make Herself Feel Better

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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"We’ve all heard ronda make fun of many players so good job, hope you feel better "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Thoughtful Caring Amazing Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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5.0

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"My daughter is thriving playing for Ronda. Shes an amazing human being. I will never bash other players on the team and I think all of the girls have been through enough. This is college softball, playing time is earned. If your child isn’t playing she can work harder. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Makes Fun Of Players She Didn’t Want

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"I can confirm I heard Ronda make fun of our freshman pitcher as well. Very mature. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Canceled Our Games Bc She’s Lazy

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda literally just cancelled our games bc she is sick lol I’ve never had a coach do that before. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible What She Has Done To These Young Ladies

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"My daughter calls me crying about this woman all the time. They’ve done their best to move on as a team but don’t get it twisted Ronda has nothing to do with it as most of them despise her. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Daddy Just Has To Call And Player Plays

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"My daughter is suffering playing for Ronda. Shes a terrible human being. Their centerfielders dad complained about her not playing and now she plays ALL THE TIME. lol like such a joke "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

How Much Does This Woman Have To Do To Get Fired

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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"Most unprofessional coach I’ve ever been around in my time. Gossips and talks major crap about everyone at Davenport. Poor leaders do that to make themselves feel better. Sad. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Making Fun Of Our Freshman Pitcher Was My Last Straw

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"Ronda making fun of our freshman pitcher was my last straw. Sick person and very mature. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Threatened To Take Their Scholarships If They Didn’t Get On The Bus

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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"My daughter called me crying about Ronda threatening to take her scholarships away. She loves to make people cry. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible Person In Every Way Possible

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Ronda is a classless person. Claiming to have done so much for a team she personal put through hell is sickening to read. I hope no mom has to deal with what she has put my daughter through. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Makes Fun Of Players In Front Of Other People

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Making fun of players at the end of the dugout doesn’t constitute a good coach or person. This is literally who this woman is. Disgusting "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Is Unethical In Every Way Possible

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Truly not a good person or coach or administrator. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Run Away People Run Away

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

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"The only thing Ronda cares about is Ronda. Everyone knows this. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Truly Amazing Coach And Person

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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5.0

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"It's clear that the negative statements about Ronda don’t reflect the reality of her coaching. Ronda is deeply committed to her athletes and works hard to ensure they develop both as players and individuals. If there were concerns about practice, it’s important to address them directly, but it's unfair to undermine her dedication. Ronda’s focus is on building a strong foundation for her team, and while every practice may not always look the same, every session is designed to help her players grow. She takes pride in creating an environment where her athletes are challenged and encouraged to improve, and those who truly understand her coaching style see the value in her approach. Disparaging comments like this overlook the effort and care Ronda consistently puts into making sure her team is prepared and supported."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Threatened To Take Scholarships Away

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

1.0

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"Rhonda threatened to take our scholarships away what a class act. Yet lets kids who quit keep theirs. Wrong "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Threatened To Take Kids Scholarships Away

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda has done so much. That’s hilarious - last my daughter told me she threatened to take their scholarships away so fear strikes again. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Jv Strikes Again, Oh No Watch Out

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda adding jv and having like 50 players in 4 years really isn’t a good argument for people leaving. No program in the conference has jv. That’s a clown world "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Amazing Coach And Person In General

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

5.0

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"It’s unfortunate that someone would make such negative and baseless claims about Ronda, especially considering the incredible impact she’s had on her team. Ronda is anything but a "terrible person." She has worked tirelessly to build a supportive and empowering environment for her players, instilling in them values of hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Her coaching goes beyond just the game; she mentors and nurtures each athlete, helping them grow both on and off the field. The positive impact she’s had on her team is evident in their commitment and success. The comments in question only serve to show a lack of understanding of the respect and admiration Ronda has earned from her athletes. Those who truly know Ronda and her coaching style can see through the negativity."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

The Rhonda Show In Every Way

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Rhonda does nothing. Ask the kids how the fall went. My daughter was very upset with the lack of everything they did at “practice” 10U work "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Good Coach Rebuilding The Team

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

5.0

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"If you want to know why the team struggled, just look at how many players quit under the old coaching staff. Coach Varnesdeel is putting the program back on track with actual leadership and respect for the athletes."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Comical Coach In Every Way

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Not playing, tell Daddy to call and she will put you in. Comical coach. Take your throne it might help you look better. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Coach Who Goes Above And Beyond

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

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"Ronda’s thoughtfulness truly shines through in everything she does for the team, and providing bagels for them is just one example of her care. It’s those little gestures that show how much she values and supports her athletes, making them feel appreciated and energized. It’s not just about the bagels—it’s about the spirit of encouragement and team bonding she fosters."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible Coach And Person In General

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda is a terrible person and I hope her team reads all of the comments of how she’s built them and instilled so much into them. An absolute joke. They all deserve a good laugh! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is A Toxic Person And Always Has Been

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda wasn’t allowed to be in an investigation because she was unbiased and they found nothing so that’s literally hilarious she is coaching a team that was built on hard work and love for each other by other people. I will never send another kid from my organization to this school. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Very Very Very Very Very Very Amazing Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

By Parent

5.0

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"Ronda is so dedicated and caring. She did not claim to build this team but she is surely repairing it. The players who quit due to not receiving playing time are the ones complaining on here. How comical to claim Ronda told girls to smash her keys. Ronda is a professional and educated coach with a love for the game. She deserves a throne in the dugout. Thank you Ronda you are much appreciated."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

An Interim Coach Rebuilding The Program

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

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"The number of players who quit before the season even started says it all. Those two former coaches stole from the program, mentally abused players, and left the team in ruins. The toxic environment they created drove athletes away, and now they’re hiding behind fake reviews to try to cover up their failures. Coach Varnesdeel stepped in and cleaned up their mess. She’s the one actually leading and rebuilding the program they destroyed. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Tries To Buy Love And Affection Works With Some

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda wanted nothing to do with this team. Thats why they all hate her. Hilarious to claim she put the team together. Knowing Ronda she’s buying them all stuff to mend the hate gap because that’s who she is. Bagels didn’t do the trick for me "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Being Smeared By Old Coaches

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

4.6

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"Let’s stop pretending these reviews are coming from concerned athletes or parents, this is nothing more than a smear from the disgraced former head and assistant coaches who got fired for good reason. These are the same people who thought it was acceptable to steal from the locker room, mentally torment players behind closed doors, and run the program into the ground with ego, favoritism, and flat-out incompetence. They didn’t care about developing athletes or building a team, they cared about control, attention, and feeding their fragile egos. They manipulated young women, crushed confidence, created division, and made the sport miserable for people who once loved it. And how many players quit before the season even started because of them? That’s not normal, it’s a sign of a completely broken environment. Now they sit bitter, watching someone like Coach Varnesdeel come in and clean up their mess, build structure, accountability, and actual respect, and they can’t stand it. So instead of reflecting on their failures, they hide behind anonymous reviews, fabricating wild accusations and projecting their own toxic behavior onto the person who replaced them. It’s not just dishonest, it’s pathetic. Everyone who’s been around this program knows the truth, those two were a walking disaster, and the only thing worse than their coaching was the way they treated people. There’s a reason they’re out, and it has everything to do with who they are when no one’s watching."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

It’s Important To Set The Record Straight

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Important to set the record straight the only one leading on this team is the shortstop so idk what lies Ronda is telling but she sure isn’t coaching anything. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is A Very Very Bad Leader

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda told a player to smash the coaches key bro. What a great leader and we have to see her too now at all the games. Joke show at this school "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Truly Sad Person. Also Laughable As Always

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Me and my wife watched ronda come to Florida and not even cheer for this team she so called assembled. What a sick person to try and claim that she built something she had nothing to do with. Truly sad. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Has Outdone Herself Lying Now

Date: April 8, 2025

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"As a parent of a freshman who Ronda openly doesn’t like I was unaware Ronda put together a team? That’s insane, people really think Ronda put this team together and has coached them. That’s laughable and a flat out LIE "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Terrible Athletic Administration At Du

Date: April 8, 2025

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"The only players I’ve watched Ronda try and connect with are ones she wants to manipulate. Calling freshman to “get them” on the side of jv players is insane. Horrible athletic administration at DU"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Openly Chose To Stand Up For Lazy, Entitled, Selfish Kids

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda chose to mentor kids that weren’t team first teammates, that were selfish and NOT hardworking. That’s on her. Everyone knows this. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Team First Coach Who Cares

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

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"Having been a teammate of Ronda’s, I can say her coaching at Davenport University is a natural extension of the leadership she showed on the field. She knows how to push athletes to excel while maintaining a supportive, team-first mindset. Ronda’s ability to connect with her players and elevate their game both mentally and physically is what truly sets her apart as a coach."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Sits At The End Of The Dugout And Doesn’t Coach

Date: April 8, 2025

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"So much great coaching happening here haha Get off your chair every now and then. Literally watch her in the dugout. Comical. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Laughable To Say She Is Coaching This Team

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda doesn’t push anyone to do anything. She doesn’t even coach us. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

I Would Be Miserable If I Was Her Too

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Spending 5 years at a school where your athletic director maybe came to 2 games is comical. We all watched Amber recruit loser kids and bring them in and sadly thats who Ronda feels for the most because of her son. Soft minded, entitled kids that aren’t good at softball. I didn’t play enough. Ok, my daddy will write something in. Pathetic and should be no part of d2 sports. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Truly Inspiring Coach Whi Cares

Date: April 8, 2025

By Other

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"As a former teammate of Ronda, I can honestly say her coaching style reflects the same passion and dedication she brought to the field. She has the ability to push athletes to their limits while still fostering a sense of camaraderie and trust. Ronda’s experience and leadership make her an inspiring coach who truly understands how to bring out the best in everyone."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Strange Behavior From An Athletic Administrator

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Has been a bully for years and Davenport lets her get away with it. Treats female athletes like little girls, not adults. Theres a clear difference in the operations between male and female sports at DU. This is evident in all areas of the athletic department. It never fails how she tries to push her son being single on female athletes. How many times can you she do this? It’s weird and wrong. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Master Manipulator, Knows How To Play The Game.

Date: April 8, 2025

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"In competitive athletics if you have less talent you are placed on the jv team. Incredibly small thinking by anyone that thinks Ronda didn’t have a hand in placing the JV players on JV. Watching this all unfold, that has been the most laughable thing. Yes, she really likes you….as behind closed doors she’s bashing your personality and playing abilities. The hero isn’t such a hero if you actually pay attention. Using you to get what she wants is her biggest flex. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Cool? Do You Mean Cold Hearted.

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Cool? Do you mean COLD HEARTED. Classic Ronda wanting credit and appreciation for doing nothing. She did the same thing to the men’s golf coach who was a woman. She’s not a fan of hard work, teamwork or anyone that shares a different opinion. Low self esteem in a leadership position is a bad recipe. Ego driven against any woman that stands up to her. Most likely will need to hire a male in the position or a friend or both. Sad. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Doesn’t Know How To Work On The Field

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Goes out of her way to cancel games and not play. Doesn’t work on the field at all, lazy and is “cold” all the time. DU is crazy for letting this person coach any team as she is a walking nightmare. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Son Played Football With My Son. Hot Head Parent!!!!

Date: April 8, 2025

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"When your son transfers to three high schools because he can’t play it’s telling what type of athletic administrator you will be. EVIDENT JV players knew this and took advantage of you. That is the exact opposite of cool. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Should Not Be In A Leadership Position

Date: April 8, 2025

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"No alumni like you. That’s telling in itself. Never were there for us as players and we were actually good! Should not be in a leadership position. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Rec Ball Administration And Leadership

Date: April 8, 2025

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"You cater to players that treat softball like a hobby. That have no love for the game and put no extra work in. The same players you didn’t win any games with in JV. You shouldn’t be a D2 athletic director. Rec ball is your true calling! You’ve made fun of varsity players you’re coaching now - you’re shameful! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Glorified Jv Coach. Entitlement U

Date: April 8, 2025

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"When only jv players that don’t take the game seriously, don’t work hard, party, take pictures of teammates partying, lie, start drama because they can’t throw or catch a ball like you…. You might be a problem in an athletic leadership position. Having personal relationships and calling kids like this all the time is strange behavior for an athletic administrator. If you had your way all these kids would be on Varsity and they would be 2-28 and the last place team in the conference. . "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Du Is A Messed Up Place For Real

Date: April 8, 2025

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"I think she came to 2 of our games when Amber was abusing us. I think she liked seeing the downfall of the program as she allowed the recruiting to sink then added jv. DU is so messed up now. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Not A Person You Want To Be Around.

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Amber literally called us fat and didn’t recruit anyone and you allowed it. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport Univeristy Is A Toxic Place

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Completely divided the jv and varsity teams because she wanted extra money. So happy my kid transferred from this toxic place. She went out of her way to make the previous staff look bad. I’m sure she’s getting extra money now coaching the team. It’s coaching itself if you’re watching. The team is completely rebuilt and are pretty good. Disgusting anyone would say she is changing a culture or rebuilt the team. She likes toxic players, that aren’t good teammates and don’t work hard. The exact opposite of what it appears this team is built on. Still happy my kid transferred but it’s a pretty good little team. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Defames The Character Of Everyone At Davenport University. She Constantly Talks Bad About Players And Coaches.

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda defames the character of everyone at Davenport University. She constantly talks bad about players and coaches. Open your ears. This is normal behavior at Davenport University. I worked here for 6 years and Ronda is a hot head. She doesn’t think before she speaks. She’s not a good person. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

“Mentor” To Known Toxic Players By The Softball Community

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Sad state of affairs at Davenport University. The softball community knows you are in the wrong here. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Sits By Herself In A Big Chair In The Dugout Haha

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Furthest thing from cool. Have you ever seen a college coach have a huge lawn chair she sits on during games. Shes embarrassing. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport University Is Corrupt

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Do you think an assistant AD and softball coach should be teaching softball players known to have bad grades. I don’t think she should be allowed to teach student athletes in her position. That’s wrong. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Leadership Is Weak At Davenport Univeristy

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda coached JV and lost every game. Now she took over a team she fought hard to NOT be put together. She’s toxic and has ran her mouth about almost every player, coach in the program. Tries to buy the respect of people. Bagels with the bitches didn’t earn my respect that’s why I transferred. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Sided With Non Coachable, Entitled Student Athletes Everyone Knows It

Date: April 8, 2025

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"As a player Ronda has been against creating a good team culture. She sides with non coachable, lazy student athletes that didn’t work hard. How is that building a good team culture? It’s all wrong "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Hasn’t Coached At All She’s A Joke

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Ronda hasn’t coached at all, she’s a joke. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Should Have Stuck With 10 U

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Allows female student athletes and coaches to be mistreated. She should have the title SWA removed. I thought she was “Coach of the year” she’s a a joke of a coach. Stick with 10U"

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport University Scandal

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Drinks with the softball team - Ronda & Paul did nothing about it. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Drinks With Female Student Athletes At The School. Disgusting

Date: April 8, 2025

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"Drinks with female student athletes at the school. Disgusting "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Rebuilding The Team Culture

Date: April 7, 2025

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"What happens when coaches are fired mid season? Someone has to step in to repair the culture. A challenging situation for sure, and if it wasn’t for Ronda the season would have likely folded. Clearly the toxic problems are retaliating against the DU softball program and athletic administration. The majority of comments are likely coming from those who have also set up fake social media accounts to claim mistreatment and a lack of talent. This is what happens when disgruntled individuals have to hide behind a curtain to rant online to defame a persons character. Thank you Ronda for stepping in and supporting this team. You are appreciated. The rest of you, it’s time to move on. Find something constructive to do with your time. Go make a difference and quit wallowing in your sorrows. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Cool And Caring Coach I Like Ronda

Date: April 7, 2025

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"While being a woman with so much on her plate she has been able to be an athletic director, teach classes, and coach a D2 softball team. I don’t see how our errors in the field falls on her. Yes this year has been a roller coaster but she has been able to help this team grow in different ways and come back from something that was difficult for us. She is a caring coach providing hot breakfast before games and getting us all products and set up a “vanity” in our locker is something we have all loved. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Is Chill Lowkey, Go Davenport Softball

Date: April 7, 2025

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"Hi! Ronda is just doing her job as best she can at the moment and I personally feel like it’s fine. Yeah the situation sucks that the coaches got fired but it’s over and done with & everyone on the team has moved on and gotten over it. Ronda is doing her best to deal with coaching a division 2 softball team while also being an assistant AD. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Would Rather Have Players That Are Lazy, And Don’t Do The Right Things!

Date: April 7, 2025

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"You picked jv players that didn’t work hard and were selfish, probably much like your own son and fought to have them on a team over players that did the right things and worked hard. Now you’re coaching the players you didn’t even want. Playing them pretty much exactly like the last staff. You’re embarrassing and making the team lazy. Just like you. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Lazy Is An Understatement. Does Nothing .

Date: April 7, 2025

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"Doesn’t work on her own field for a home game and then has to move it to a local turf field because she’s lazy. These kids deserve better. Is this your first time coaching? "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

She’s Terrible Coach And Person

Date: April 7, 2025

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"Very unprofessional! She told a player to shut her fing mouth when her parent were sitting right behind her. If a player makes an error she will tell them multiple times to forget about even after that inning is done. No need to bring a player down when they are already hard on themselves. TERRIBLE COACH!!! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Why Was She So Jealous Of The Previous Coaching Staff? Weirdo

Date: April 6, 2025

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"You throwing away things that didn’t belong to you but the coaching staff lines up perfect with your character. You threw away things they bought with their own money, but you also threw away personal written notes from previous players. You’re a terrible person. Jealously is ugly and sums up your entire life. You’re a disgusting person. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Absolutely A Terrible Person. I Wouldn’t Want Anyone To Be Associated With Davenport University

Date: April 6, 2025

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"Throwing away and using equipment that you knowingly knew didn’t belong to Davenport but to the coaching staff. You’re a terrible person. Literally you’re a terrible human being. They did nothing to you but help you and give you free things. Again, you’re a terrible human being. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

I Guess The Rumors Are True About Hustling A Free Masters Degree

Date: April 6, 2025

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"I’m very surprised Kaycee is coaching at Davenport because of all of the negative things she had to say as a player. It makes sense after hearing a rumor that she was using a horrible situation to get a free masters, and then made the situation worse and is advancing even more. She drinks with her players, so I guess she fits in at Davenport. Great example of the systematic decline of Davenport athletics. I know I won’t be recommending any of my players to go to Davenport as long as the standard for coaches, both in ability and character, remains so low."

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Arrogant Now That She Thinks She’s Special

Date: April 5, 2025

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"Watching how cocky you act as a coach is hilarious as we all watched you as a player. Terrible at both. Was a terrible teammate to me. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

What Does She Even Do? Lazy

Date: April 5, 2025

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"I’ve never seen a college coach lounge in a chair in a dugout before. Amazing coach! Blowing a six run lead. What do you even do? Do you even coach? "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Selfish Player And Person

Date: April 5, 2025

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"My favorite interactions with her is watching her bitch with her 2 roommates about how they didn’t play because they were all not very good. Sad thing is we were WINNING. Selfish player and person. You missed your chance, you should have cried to Ronda and she would have played you. That’s how DU apparently works. Laughable "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Don’t Start, Transfer, Great Motto For An Athletic Director

Date: April 5, 2025

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"Your son transferred to 3 schools in high school because he wasn’t starting. That’s not bullying- he just wasn’t any good at sports. Everyone in the GR area has been witness to you and your husband’s antics. Sad you hide behind your title at a university. Definition of weak athletic administration . "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

The Game Has Passed Her By, And Can’t Lead A Team Let Alone An Athletic Department

Date: April 5, 2025

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"One of the nastiest, undermining, woman hater I’ve ever watched coach. She thinks she’s some great coach because she had success 15 years ago, but the game has passed her by a long time ago. She can’t even run a practice in a way that makes the girls better. Clearly has no relationships with any of the players, just watch her interact during games. Players clearly don’t like her. This lady was behind the wrongful pushing out of the last coaching staff. The fact that all the players know that is pathetic. Not a leader of a team, no wonder her athletic department is horrible at everything she oversees."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Maybe You’re The Problem After All

Date: April 4, 2025

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"I can’t imagine being an athletic director or coach and your own kid transferred to 3 schools in high school because he wasn’t good enough to play. Shameful how you let not gifted kids that are friends with your son run a program. Not good at sports that’s ok, go do something different. They shouldn’t be at a division 2 school. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Selfish Person In Every Way. Terrible Role Model

Date: April 4, 2025

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"Bad teammate that only cared about herself and her playing time. Never worked hard or did anything extra. SELFISH. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Bad Teammate, Bad Player, Toxic, Drama Starter

Date: April 4, 2025

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"After playing with Kaycee for 2 years I can’t even explain to you how toxic she is. You don’t see it at first because she is so fake. She never worked hard or even cared about softball. It’s laughable she’s trying to make a profession out of it now. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Didn’t Put Anything Into Softball

Date: April 4, 2025

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"I was unfortunately her teammate. She was too interested in smoking weed and drinking. She was lazy and didn’t put anything into being a softball player. She was just happy to be on a higher scholarship. Sad she’s a coach now. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Tells Team Her Son Is Single

Date: April 3, 2025

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"I wonder what softball girl will date her son first. Rumor has it one of them hooked up with him and started this entire mess to begin with. It’s insane to have an athletic director openly promoting that her son is single to a team. That seems wildly unprofessional. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kevin Tidey Likes To Party With College Girls

Date: April 3, 2025

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"I was member of the softball team 3 years ago and Kevin Tidey got so drunk at farmers during their ring ceremony it made us all uncomfortable. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

You Can Take The Girl Out Of The Trailer Park But You Can’t Take The Trailer Park Out Of The Girl

Date: April 3, 2025

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"Thrives on fear. Literally abuses her power but needs so desperately to be the hero in every situation. If you’re a woman thinking about being at Davenport, watch out. Ronda will most likely feel threatened by you and slowly she will insult and micromanage you. You can take the girl out of the trailer park but can’t take the trailer park out of the girl. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Not A Good Teammate. Loves To Run Her Mouth

Date: April 3, 2025

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"Never worked hard, was a slob and created nothing but drama on the team. Biggest quality is to gossip and be lazy. She stabbed me in the back as a teammate so not shocking she’s still doing it. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Drank Every Night As A Player, Imagine She Does The Same As A Coach

Date: April 3, 2025

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"The originator of the “black mail” photos and grooming. Full circle moment for you I bet. Her recreational activities will get her in trouble down the road. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Dramatic, Selfish, Lazy, Fake

Date: April 3, 2025

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"Would rather be a coach and tell everyone what to do. Everything she wasn’t willing to do as a player. My last experience with her as a teammate she brought the wrong helmet to Parkside then made a scene and cried about it. A senior that wasn’t accountable or responsible. Hard to be teammates with a lazy, selfish player that didn’t care about the game. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Not Knowledgeable Of The Game

Date: April 3, 2025

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"Moved my daughter from sluggers to diamonds because Kaycee had no idea what she was doing. I have hopes my daughter plays in college but now knowing Kaycee is a college coach is a scary thought. She has no idea how to teach the game to my daughter I can’t imagine her at the college level. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Everyone Knows Who You Really Are

Date: April 3, 2025

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"Worst catcher in the conference, our coach literally gave all of us all the green light to steal whenever we wanted. Fake as they come, she will tell you what you want to hear and try and be your friend. Everyone on the east side of the state knows how much of a loser you are. I don’t think you would have been successful at a D3 school. Sad being a bench player on a decent travel team lead to a scholarship at a division you had no business playing. Probably best you’re coaching in college because when I heard you were coaching little kids I felt bad for them. Softball is going down hill bc people like you coach kids and have no idea what you’re doing. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Negative All The Time And Really Not There For Us

Date: April 3, 2025

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"For someone who said she was there for us, she’s not. She’s a sell out who is negative all the time and tries to make us do things that she never did as a player. She wants everyone to respect her but hasn’t done anything to earn it. She wasn’t a good teammate, and now she isn’t a good coach. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Corruption Runs Rampant At Davenport University

Date: April 2, 2025

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"They should do a news story on how you abused your power and abused your little softball sister. You talked too much s**t to too many people. They should do a story how Paul Lowden lets you get away with anything you want and how Ronda Varnesdeel treats female coaches like crap. A story of GREED. What a power struggle for you. You wouldn’t last working at any other school because you’re corrupt. Unlimited resources should have bought you way more wins than you have! Did you offer Ronda Varnesdeel more money too- everyone in GR knows that’s all she’s after. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Has Made A Lot Of Hateful Comments

Date: April 2, 2025

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"My granddaughter plays softball at AQ. I’ve known Ronda for years and she has always spoke before thinking. I don’t know any of the girls at Davenport but she’s had a lot of hateful things to say about Lexi, Maddy, Becca, Hailey, Sophie & Jackie. I hope she isn’t speaking before thinking coaching these girls because what she has said about them isn’t very nice and things she shouldn’t be saying about kids. Sad situation going on there. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

A Very Sad, Lonely, Venomous Snake

Date: April 2, 2025

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"Ultimate user and abuser. My wife and I have both overheard Ronda talking negatively of Jv softball players and the coaching staff at Davenport at our local pub. She used those poor jv girls so bad they played right into her hand without even knowing the terrible things she was saying about them. A true narcissist. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport University Always Doing The Wrong Thing Toxic

Date: April 1, 2025

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"As an alumni who wrote in letters to the administration they are all aware Ronda knew about the abuse Amber put us through. Why Ronda decided to screw over this current coaching staff makes no sense to me. A little funny they had more all region players than 2 division 1 coaches. What a toxic place to be. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda V Is Not Anyone You Would Want To Associate Yourself With.

Date: April 1, 2025

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"As a former player at DU Ronda had absolutely no problem letting Amber ABUSE us. She called us FAT, she didn’t care about as people, didn’t buy us things we needed to play. On top of that Amber didn’t recruit anyone because she knew she was leaving. Then you start JV lol why would you ever do that? She already didn’t recruit. The amount of people the coaching staff had to recruit to make up for Amber not recruiting and then JV is INSANE. You set them up for failure from the beginning. I’m assuming having 3 All Region players and the first player of the year in school history really made you mad. Ronda set this program up for failure from the beginning. Probably because she was jealous. Never liked Ronda. She’s not good at anything she does! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport University Is Toxic. From Administration Down

Date: April 1, 2025

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"I’ve overheard Ronda Varnesdeel make many really nasty and rude comments about the JV players she was coaching. I’ve also heard her make a lot of rude comments about the varsity players. She’s very 2 faced, unprofessional and manipulative. Friendly to your face, makes you think she’s there for you and she’s plotting your demise behind your back. It’s concerning this woman has climbed the ladder to be an administrator. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Stay Away From Davenport University

Date: April 1, 2025

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"Real mature lady. Has anyone ever heard of an administrator calling a freshman to try and manipulate and align her with lazy, toxic, non team players? Honestly, they should do a documentary on this story. It’s insane. You shouldn’t be an administrator if you think you’re cool because you’re getting attention from 18-22 year olds. Is it because her son falls in the same age group at the school? Honestly, insane story! I would stay away from Davenport University. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

I Wanted To Be A College Player Not Back At The 10 U Level

Date: April 1, 2025

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"Threatened to take away scholarships if players didn’t play. Cut the budget and then we’ve wasted soooo much food on every single trip we’ve been on so far. Practicing indoors because she doesn’t want to be cold, like we play outside. Going to elite now magically we can afford it. Low key it is nice though but not doing what we should. No one signed up for this. Accomplishing nothing in practice. Trauma continues! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

If You Are Serious About Softball Or Are A Good Person Davenport University Isn’t Your Place

Date: April 1, 2025

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"As a travel ball coach and a parent it’s disgusting Ronda Varnesdeel threatened to take away the athletic scholarships of the players at DU if they didn’t get on the bus and play. THE biggest bully at Davenport University is this woman and she’s sadly in charge. I will not be sending my recruits to this school any longer. It’s disturbing the behavior they allow at this school. If you do things the right way they will run you out. Not a place for anyone serious about being a good athlete or person."

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Ronda Varnesdeel A Weak Female Leader, Weak Administrator, Weak Person

Date: April 1, 2025

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"What is Ronda going to coach next? She pushed out the men’s golf coach at Davenport- a D1- professional golfer. She was a strong FEMALE, and didn’t let Ronda push her around. Ronda hates that the most. People that stand up to her bullying. Confident women who were actually good at the sport they are coaching. She did the same thing to the softball coaches, who literally didn’t do anything wrong. Is this Burt’s- the men’s basketball coach fate next? Probably not because he is male. That will be the only way her son sees playing time though so never say never. It shouldn’t be allowed for her to coach, she’s a terrible role model. ALWAYS HAS BEEN. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Drinking With Members Of The Softball Team Isn’t Appropriate

Date: April 1, 2025

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"Kevin Tidey drinks with members of the softball team but it’s ok because his team is ranked now! Kevin Tidey also had players getting drunk and running from police. There’s a pattern with this man and alcoholic beverages. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport University Has A Toxic Athletic Administration

Date: April 1, 2025

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"Not an appropriate person or coach. Add in a title of administrator and Ronda is as toxic as it gets. She doesn’t want to deal with any problems going on in the athletic program so she tries to silence people by being a bully. I know for a fact Jackie Barley turned her down as a player and she’s had some strange infatuation with that kid ever since. I’m sure being a professional coach was a major turn off for her. People really are disgusting. The amount of things ronda has been able to get away with in her time at DU is staggering. The entire athletic department should be put on investigation. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Tanking Teams Defense, Batting Avg And Overall Play

Date: March 31, 2025

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"Only took a couple weeks to tank the team’s batting average and defense. They were a pretty sound defensive group when I watched them in Florida- now making a lot of errors. Great job coach, I feel sorry for the athletes that are forced to be around you. You don’t make any one better. Their baserunning also looks much worse. You told my daughter in the fall you were all about the details. Doesn’t seem like it. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Sad To See You Betray Your Previous Staff For Your Own Career Advancement

Date: March 30, 2025

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"As a coach who has known the previous staff for a long time, it’s not a good look that you betrayed them the way you did. You may think you’re getting ahead, but you’re going to learn the hard way that you have lost the respect of a lot of people in this industry. Hope it works out for you. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Learn How To Coach Better

Date: March 30, 2025

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"Welcome to division 2 softball. I’m glad my daughter won yesterday but you single handedly lost Davenport the game. Awesome stuff from such a senior coach. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Power Hungry And Not A Leader

Date: March 29, 2025

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"Why does she look so mad all the time? Does she not believe in her players? It’s disappointing to see young coaches act superior and power hungry. She has a great opportunity to learn how to coach but thinks she’s awesome already. Sad for her. Sad for players. She’s a pawn. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport U. A Horrible Athletic Department!!!

Date: March 29, 2025

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"Justice has an inappropriate relationship with a player and they cheat for this kid and only promote her. DUING WORK. Did she drink with Tidey too?"

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

So Glad My Daughter Didn’t Come To Davenport, It’s A Toxic Place

Date: March 29, 2025

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"Why did she poach a team that was doing great with coaches that cared about them. Horrific person. Must be really desperate for extra money to do that to good people. Disgusting behavior out of Davenport University. My daughter playes at WSU so glad she didn’t come to Davenport. They clearly have weak leadership. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Openly Cheating Stats For A Senior That Complained About Playing Time

Date: March 29, 2025

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"Rhonda having the assistant ad cheating stats for their outfielder. I mean after all makes sense, her parents complained about playing time lol so let’s cheat now! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Davenport University Is Toxic And It’s The Perfect Place For This Woman And Her Friends

Date: March 28, 2025

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"Not a good person. Not a good coach. Not a good administrator. Is great at covering up student athletes having relationships with full time employees. Is great at allowing full time employees to drink with student athletes. Is great at degrading student athletes behind their back but acting as their mentor to their face. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Grand Rapids Biggest Drunk Driver

Date: March 27, 2025

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"Ronda likes to drink at the local bar of ours in Hopkins. She drives home drunk quite frequently. I didn’t even know she was a school administrator. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Rhonda Is A Great Leader Of Corruption, Scandals And Drama

Date: March 27, 2025

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"Rhonda knows her assistant AD had an inappropriate relationship with a senior outfielder and now they aren’t recording errors and cheating stats. Will my niece get this same treatment? What does she have to do have an inappropriate relationship with him? Will he then feature her in all of the social media posts? Troubling reoccurrences at this University. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Drinks With Members Of The Softball Team

Date: March 27, 2025

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"Drinks with players on the softball team and the school laughs about it. Hide your daughters "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

I’ve Been Living In West Michigan For 50 Years And Have Never Seen A Bigger Manipulator

Date: March 26, 2025

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"Classic Ronda trying to take credit for something she didn’t do. As she does most things. She finally got to Hailey Krieger and turned the tables. Good for her! "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Shocking, Disturbing And Disgusting By The Davenport Athletic Department

Date: March 26, 2025

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"Being a coach in conference it’s appalling and disgusting that Davenport University has allowed Ronda to take over a program that two great coaches spent their heart and soul building. Truly sickening and a tragedy to college athletics. My heart goes out to the student athletes persevering through this hard time. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Not Trustworthy At All, Shame On You Kaycee

Date: March 26, 2025

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"Suspicious that she said bad things about Davenport coaching staff as a player, they hire her, then they mysteriously disappear while Kaycee is the only one from the previous coaching staff still on current staff. Anyone with a brain knows what happened. Don’t trust her unless you want your back stabbed over and over again. Disappointed this lady has climbed the coaching ladder by running her mouth and kissing butts. If you can’t be trusted what do you have going for you? The softball world knows what happened. Those were good coaches and nice people. Shame on you Kaycee. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Dirty Mouth And Ugly Heart

Date: March 26, 2025

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"I’ve overheard Rhonda talk bad about her players. For an AD she comes across as frumpy and scrubby. Mean lady with a dirty mouth. Has had a bad reputation in the Grand Rapids area since she was in high school. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Bad Influence On Young Players

Date: March 26, 2025

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"My daughter played for her, but decided to switch organizations because she didn’t know enough to coach 12 year olds. Ironic that the corrupt AD at Davenport selected Kaycee because she is a mindless lemming. She often talked about inappropriate things with the girls and often shared stories of her bad decisions when she was a player. Knowing Kaycee she’s probably super cocky now. Not a good person and the last person I wanted influencing my daughter. "

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Women's Softball

Kaycee Loehr

Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Selfish And Incapable Player And Coach

Date: March 26, 2025

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"Terrible player and even worse coach. Knows nothing. Selfish as a player and only cares about herself as a coach. Doesn’t care about what is right, only about what best serves her. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Out Of Touch With Coaching, Unprofessional And Rude

Date: March 26, 2025

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"I’ve never seen such an insecure, weak minded coach. Everything is about her and her ego not the team. Tearing people down, especially if you’re “female” is this one’s specialty. Out of touch with coaching and basic fundamentals of the game. The comments she makes are snarky and mean. She will belittle you any chance she gets and I think that’s what fills her small, black heart with joy. Davenport University has allowed this woman to run a mockery of the athletic department. Not a good role model for female athletes. If you send your daughter here she will most likely try and set her up with her son. My daughter is on the team and that’s one of the first comments she heard this woman make. Not professional. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Stay Away From This Woman, She’s Bad News

Date: March 25, 2025

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"A truly terrible woman, softball coach and mentor. Claimed to be a mentor for a few student athletes to use them and attempt to be cool. Feel sorry for all the poor girls she’s trashed on JV & Varsity. As a parent this fall I not only heard her scream from the sidelines but watched her yell at a kid so bad she started crying. What a great representative of Davenport. "

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Women's Softball

Ronda Varnesdeel

Head Softball Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC

Not A Very Good Coach. Does Not Care Of About Mental Health Of Players.

Date: March 25, 2025

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"Does not care about the mental health of the players she is coaching. Just stands there and doesn’t even coach. As a parent it’s sad to watch. "

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Athletic Staff

Jason Kolean (MS, AT, ATC)

Assistant Director of Athletics For Sports Medicine

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Knows Of Much Wrong Doing But Covers It Up For The Assistant Ad.

Date: March 25, 2025

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"Knows of much wrong doing but covers it up for the assistant AD. Let’s members of his training staff engage in inappropriate behavior without repercussions. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Don’t Worry Ranked In The Top 25 So Athletic Administration With Continue To Cover Up Kevin Tidey’s Unethical Behavior.

Date: March 25, 2025

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"Don’t worry ranked in the top 25 so athletic administration with continue to cover up Kevin Tidey’s unethical behavior. He must have some good blackmail. Is that where student athletes picked up on doing the same to other student athletes? "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

With The Amount Of Wrongdoing This Coach Does And The Athletic Department Espn Should Do A Story.

Date: March 25, 2025

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"With the amount of wrongdoing this coach does and the athletic department ESPN should do a story. Misuse of money, sleeping with student athletes, drinking with student athletes, allowing administrators and leadership to bully student athletes, strength and conditioning treating female athletes differently, male trainers going into female athletes rooms. It’s a disturbing scandal at this place!"

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport University Cover Up Story Should Be On The Nightly News

Date: March 22, 2025

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"Having a good year, don’t worry they will COVER all of Kevin Tidey’s wrongdoing up. He makes unethical decisions and others are punished for doing the right thing. Davenport University’s athletic department is as corrupt as they come. You have Assistant SID’s partying with student athletes, head baseball coaches drinking with student athletes, facilities workers sleeping with student athletes, Assistant Ad’s not only covering it all up but also having inappropriate relationships with student athletes. The head volleyball coach has been black out drunk with student athletes, male trainers entering female athletes rooms at night with the door closed, and even the women’s basketball coach sleeping with a student athlete. Just an absolutely messed up place to be. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Drinks With Softball Players. The Entire Athletic Department Knows Of This And Does Nothing.

Date: March 21, 2025

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"Drinks with softball players. The entire athletic department knows of this and does nothing. Classic Davenport "

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Women's Volleyball

Brian Netzler

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Do Not Play For Him, Ever

Date: March 21, 2025

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Intense Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"Incredibly manipulative and uncaring for his players. Worked hard to gaslight players. Took away any joy I got from playing. I quit 3 days into preseason my sophomore year because of him. My class came in with 6 freshman and only 2 are left standing. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

It’s Also Fine That Tidey Drinks With Softball Players And His Photographer Who Is A Full Time Employee Is In Relationships With Student Athletes.

Date: March 20, 2025

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"Davenport Univeristy leadership has kids on athletic teams that aren’t even any good. Only able to be on these teams bc of their mommies and daddies. D2 ball turned daddy & mommy ball. Allowed to do whatever they want to do. Your ticket if you’re student athlete is to befriend these kids and you’ll be able to get what you want and be supported by Leadership. The assistant AD is the perfect example of this. Tidey runs the athletic department and is allowed to do whatever he wants. Baseball shouldn’t get as much funding as football. That’s bizarre. It’s also fine that Tidey drinks with softball players and his photographer who is a full time employee is in relationships with student athletes. Crazy stuff folks "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Damaged/Damages The Softball Field And Brags How He Is Going To Have Davenport Pay Him To Fix The Damages He Created.

Date: March 20, 2025

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"Damaged/damages the softball field and brags how he is going to have Davenport pay him to fix the damages he created. Has no regard for the softball field as he constantly is wrecking their equipment, dugouts, locker room and office. Constantly takes things from their program like he doesn’t have enough. A classic bully that does what he wants and so is his friend the assistant AD. Tidey must have something bad on the AD because this behavior has been present for years. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Terrible Misuse Of Davenport Money

Date: March 18, 2025

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"Renting cars for personal benefit. Drives not with his team but separate. Stays in hotels on the Univeristy dime when they play 30 minutes up the road at GV. Insane misuse of money. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Du Baseball Coaches Kids Making Thousands Of Dollars In The Summer Doing Parking For Baseball “Camps”

Date: March 18, 2025

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"DU baseball coaches kids making thousands of dollars in the summer doing parking for baseball “camps” on campus and Davenport is a no cash campus. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Assistant Ad Was Notified Of The Baseball Coach Drinking With Softball Student Athletes Over A Year Ago

Date: March 18, 2025

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"The assistant AD was notified of the baseball coach drinking with softball student athletes over a year ago and did not one thing about it but bully the people that told her. She is now bullying the team they built and punishing student athletes using fear to silence them. The athletic department was also notified in the fall of bullying and hazing occurring with the younger kids done to by players who have since quit. Why would an athletic department and leadership allow this to occur. The athletic department is now doing everything they can to silence everyone about this situation. They block people, they delete comments, they are BULLYING. This is WRONG. What a massive cover up they are willingly partaking in. All is well though Tidey is winning again so we need to shut people up! "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Says They Have Jv For More Resources And Bigger Budget/Scholarship/Cheating The System

Date: March 17, 2025

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"I know from my son they give baseball a lot more money for saying they have “jv” they don’t have jv. They funnel this extra money to the program to have even more resources, scholarships etc. They use this “jv” budget for their entire budget. I don’t think they have played one “jv” game this year. Unethical U "

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport Looks Beautiful On The Outside But It’s Truly Ugly In The Inside.

Date: March 17, 2025

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"It’s absurd that a “baseball” yes baseball gets almost as much money as football at their school per the EADA report and have been for years. Tidey must have something really juicy on all his friends at the school. Poor female sports. I’m not surprised though the AD doesn’t even know female athletes or their coaches. Davenport looks beautiful on the outside but it’s truly ugly in the inside. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Should Be The Softball And Baseball Coach Bc He Runs It All. Bad For The Girls Good Tor The Guys

Date: March 16, 2025

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"Tidey should be both the baseball and softball coach. He does whatever he wants. Imagine your kids running from the cops and not have any repercussions for the one who is responsible for them. This party culture is what he has created because he does it himself. Not a good player, a bully and sits on a bucket. Drinks with softball players, loves to talk s**t about softball. Not a good person. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Someone At Davenport University Should Drug Test Both Rhonda And Kevin.

Date: March 16, 2025

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"Someone at Davenport University should drug test both Rhonda and Kevin. I think they would be surprised what they find "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport Cover Up Will Occur Bc They Are Winning

Date: March 16, 2025

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"Just because you’re winning games now, had a couple terrible seasons and with all the resources they have it’s about triple the amount of all of their in conference opponents. Sickening. You shouldn’t be allowed to bully people because they gave you push back because you were wrecking their field and equipment. It’s not fair to their kids but you’re selfish. Your comments to your strength coach about these coaches didn’t go unnoticed either. PEOPLE KNOW "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

This Isn’t Right At All. This Is So Wrong

Date: March 15, 2025

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"As a softball parent it’s troubling that this coach is inviting softball players to his house to drink. That is so wrong he is abusing his power. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Constant Harassment Of The Softball Program And Coaches/ Team

Date: March 15, 2025

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"He literally steals softballs equipment. They didn’t have their field liner before a game because he took it without asking. What a joke "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Drinking University. Why Would You Want To Drink With Female Athletes At The School

Date: March 15, 2025

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"Disgusting behavior. Drinking with softball girls. He should be ashamed of himself. Eww "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Ronda Was Told He Was Drinking With Student Athletes She Did Nothing

Date: March 15, 2025

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"Would never leave to go anywhere else bc he gets away with murder at Davenport University. A record shouldn’t dictate unethical decisions and give you the ability to drink with student athletes. Ronda his good friend has covered this up and she was well aware of his actions and what he was doing. Ronda should be fired too. It’s honestly not funny they make a joke out of him being the deputy AD. Davenport will cover this all up I’m sure. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Gender Bias At Its Finest

Date: March 15, 2025

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"Is allowed to do anything he wants to do. He doesn’t need approval, he does what he wants to do because somehow he is the boss. Female sport coaches don’t get this luxury. That’s valid gender bias!"

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Encourages His Ga’s To Party With The Team Gotta Bond

Date: March 15, 2025

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"Let’s his Davenport GA’s party with his student athletes and sleep at their houses drunk. The entire sports medicine staff know of this and talk and gossip about it. Instead of doing the right thing. It’s WRONG. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Taking Money And Cash From Events Should Be Fired

Date: March 15, 2025

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"Tidey runs baseball tournaments that he calls camps and lets his kids and himself pocket money made from those camps and takes parking cash. Thats a firable offense at every other school in the country!! "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport Cover Up. Drinks With Athletes And Uses Davenport’s Money For Personal Gain

Date: March 15, 2025

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"Davenport Univeristy allows him to drink with student athletes and covers it up for him. They also allow him to abuse the softball coaches and field. He abuses his power and rents cars on Davenport’s dime to go to his son’s tournaments. Abuser. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

West Michigan’s Biggest Drunk Drivers

Date: March 15, 2025

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"Kevin Tidey and Ronda Varnesdeel have been covering up their own mistakes like you know doable offenses since they began at the school. They both personally benefit financially when it’s not warranted to use the credit card for themselves. They both have been very inappropriate and have drank with student athletes. They both have left bars after drinking too much and drove home, they both have a lot of covering up they have been doing. Just because you have worked at a place for a long time doesn’t mean you should be allowed to cover each others fireable offenses. The school should be embarrassed. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Univeristy Is Aware Of Kevin Tidey Drinking With Softball Players And They Don’t Care. Not A Great Place To Send Your Young Female Athletes.

Date: March 15, 2025

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"The univeristy is aware of Kevin Tidey drinking with softball players and they don’t care. Not a great place to send your young female athletes."

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Got Rid Of Male Trainer Bc He Told On His Team For Bad Behavior. It’s Fine Though During Winning Season All Slides

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Tidey was in full support of the beer Olympics we all did during Covid - even though we weren’t supposed to be in large groups. He thought it was funny and got our male trainer in trouble for telling people about it. The trainer thought it was wrong. Since then they have had all female athletic trainers. I guess he doesn’t like when a man stands up to him, he can manipulate “females” "

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Ben Foddrill (M. ED., AT, ATC)

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport Allows Male Trainers To Go Into Athletes Rooms And Close The Door

Date: March 14, 2025

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"I was a player on the softball team and Ben came into our room late at night with the door closed. It made me feel really uncomfortable. I told my coaches and they told Ronda - she didn’t do anything about it. In fact she made a joke about it with Jason the head athletic trainer. This is dosgusting behavior. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

No Accountability For The Baseball Coach

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Being one of the players that got alcohol from the baseball team I was first mad at my softball coaches for trying to hold me accountable - when I heard the baseball coach laughed with the boys about it - I thought I was getting mistreated. I now see they were just trying to do what’s best for me and help me grow as a person. I have countless other stories of the baseball coach doing this just like this. Their standards and what they get away with aren’t fair to other athletes. They get away with it bc of the baseball coach. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Applauded Baseball Players For Buying Under Aged Softball Players Alcohol

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Allows his players to vape, ZYN and drink in the dugout during games. Thinks it’s funny how players bought softball players alcohol - they were underage. "

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Same Strength Coach Softball Program Treated Like “Females”

Date: March 14, 2025

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"You and Ronda directly tried to ruin the program. I was on the team last year and Preston was our strength coach - he did none of the same things with our program. Baseball and softball have comparable movements- why were we treated less than. Because we are females? "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Ronda Varnesdeel And Kevin Tidey Wanted The Softball Coaches Gone

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Kevin Tidey and Ronda Varnesdeel both played a huge roll in dismantling the softball program. T***y gets away with unethical things year after year. The softball team had coaches that instilled accountability and were moving the culture in the right direction. Plotted against because they know the dark secrets about DU and they were only going on their 4th year. Imagine the cover ups at year 14 haha "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

I Feel So Bad For The Softball Coaches They Didn’t Deserve You

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Watched him abuse the softball coaches. Ronda Varnesdeel and Kevin T***y had a good laugh about it. They both intentionally tried to destroy the program and coaches reputations. Corrupt people "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Abuser Of Davenport Univeristy, The Softball Team, Coaches And Field

Date: March 14, 2025

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"As a member of the softball team we watched this man not even ride with his team on the bus - he rents an expensive car. This man literally stayed the night at a hotel when they played grand valley - less than 30 minutes away. Always wants to drink with his staff and pressures his athletic trainers to drink with them - they usually are female. Allows his GA’s to party with his team. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Abused The Softball Coaches In Multiple Ways

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Watched this man ruin the reputation of the softball coaches and program right before all of our eyes. He would take the Kabota - he has an all turf field - and hide it from the softball coaches - they even hand dragged the field multiple times. Not a good person. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Abused The Softball Coaches And Our Field

Date: March 14, 2025

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"I was a member of Davenport softball team and can confirm that he abused our softball coaches and he abused our field and locker room. He drank with members of the softball team at farmers athletic complex and he invited one girl to his home. A pathetic bully of a man. Please stop his abuse of female sports - specifically softball. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Drinks With The Softball Team Sick

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Ronda Varnesdeel covered up unethical behavior for years for this man, her aquanis buddy. Stop DRINKING WITH SOFTBALL PLAYERS "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Drinks With The Soft BA Ll Team

Date: March 14, 2025

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"Why did you think you are cool drinking with softball girls. In one occasion you had a senior over to your house and drank with her. Is this ethical? Responsible? Morally correct? "

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Partied With The Softball Team That’s Ok To Ronda, Pat On Back

Date: March 13, 2025

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"Was caught drinking with softball girls. Think administration did anything- NAH"

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Davenport University Supports Unethical Coaches

Date: March 12, 2025

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"My son played baseball for Kevin Tidey and has nothing good to say about him. Kids would take vodka and drink it in their Gatorade bottles during games. A truly classless play to be. "

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

If You Value What Is Right And What Is Wrong Du Isn’t A Place To Come To

Date: March 12, 2025

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"Couldn’t keep MLB player Brent Gates on staff as a coach because he is a Christian man who knows the difference between right and wrong. Unethical, shady coach that the athletic administration lets get away with murder. I heard a rumor that they cut the softball budget 25K and then the next day baseball got an anonymous donation to by a trackman system haha SHADY "

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Nepotism At Its Finest With Davenport Univeristy

Date: March 12, 2025

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"Nepotism at its finest with Davenport Univeristy. Everyone in position of power has a child at the Univeristy that are on an athletic team. If you want good things to happen for you befriend their children and that’s your golden ticket. So sad coaches are forced to have these children whose merit don’t validate them to play at the division 2 level but I guess to be fair they don’t play so just a reserved seat on the bench. Befriending these children will allow student athletes and coaches a golden ticket to do whatever unethical action they want to do. Really seems problematic if you ask me. Unfair my son does not receive this same treatment. "

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Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Not A Good Coach Or A Good Person. But You Can Buy Anything With Money!

Date: March 11, 2025

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"I’ve personally attended a “camp” for baseball at the softball field. It wasn’t a camp it was a tournament, Tidey had his kids working and they were taking money at the gate. He laughed that it was their allowance for the summer. I thought that was awfully odd. So a Davenport Employee can have their children work Davenport events and take and keep money that was meant to go to the baseball program. It does seem like the rules truly do not apply to this bully of a man. I feel sorry for anyone that has to experience this. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Uccellos Alcoholic On Scene For Everyone To See

Date: March 11, 2025

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"Alcoholic. Loser. Hides behind seniority to do what he wants to do. No wonder he can create a team with the insane amount of resources provided to him by administration. He must have something bad on the former coaches who are now in power of the athletic department. Sickening how this athletic department is run. Look no further than something as simple as strength and conditioning. Clear gender bias - illustrated through social media. It’s too bad the women of this school do not get provided the resources and coaching they deserve. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach K Cares About Her Players

Date: February 18, 2025

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"All of my interactions with CoachK have been positive. She truly cares about her athletes and their overall well being. She cares to the point that she struggles to be direct enough with her players and gives too many chances to kids who just don’t have any talent. Is coach K the smartest coach on the field? No. Does she have great game management? Not always. Does she care about her athletes and listen to their feedback? 100% yes."

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Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

“Best Thing Since Sliced Bread”

Date: February 10, 2025

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"Phenomenal player & person on and off the field in high school and in college. Proven winner at every level she played. Watching Jackie practice with the varsity team when she was 11 I knew she would be something special to this game. Jackie made every team that much better because she wasn't just a player on the field she was another coach. Following her coaching career and success she’s had at the high school level, breaking hitting records at Adrian, starting a program from scratch and beating top 10 opponents with all freshmen, having a freshman of the year, setting all kind of records at Malone and having back to back player of the years and Davenport’s first ever player of the year. I’m very proud to have coached her and to see how she has grown throughout the years and how she continually gives back to the game. Rebuilding a team is really challenging and I know she will find a way through. I only wonder why Davenport’s assistant AD hasn’t taken a stand for Jackie as she has first hand witnessed how special she was on the field and to this game. Just know there’s so many people that are so proud. Find your people and win some games- no easy task in one of the hardest conferences in the country being the only private school with clear deficiencies. Always rooting for you kid. "

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Men's Basketball

Burt Paddock

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Don’t Perform, Don’t Worry, He Will Tell You To Transfer

Date: February 7, 2025

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"Lost entire team last season and told players to transfer. My son told me he is a loose cannon and needs anger management. That’s visible in every game you watch him coach. Regularly gets kicked out of games and the program has been declining. Instead of help build players he gives up on them and tells them to leave. "

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Men's Baseball

Kevin Tidey

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A Terrible Coach That The University Lets Get Away With Anything And Everything

Date: February 6, 2025

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"Unprofessional, creates a culture of drinking and not taking accountability. Hides behind seniority to be able to do whatever he wants. Arrogant and let players who got caught and arrested drinking play over players like my son, who did all the right things. Car salesman but when push comes to shove won’t stand up for a player unless he sees a benefit of them on the field. I’m happy my son left the program as well as a record amount of transfers last year. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kathryn Bzdafka Deserves A Raise

Date: February 5, 2025

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"Kathryn has been nothing but encouraging to everyone. Kathryn treats everyone with respect and is the nicest coach in the conference. "

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Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kathryn Bzdafka Needs To Be Fired

Date: February 5, 2025

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"If I could give zero stars, I would. Kathryn creates an incredibly toxic environment that destroys players' confidence instead of building it. She belittles athletes and uses mentally abusive tactics that make the game unbearable. Instead of motivating players, she tears them down by avoiding confrontation, blames loses on individual players, and goes out of her way to embarrass girls in front of the entire team for absolutely no reason instead of speaking to them in private. MANY talented players (24 in the last 3 years of Kathryn and Jackie being coaches at Davenport to be exact) have quit because of the emotional toll and sheer unhappiness she makes everyone feel. If you care about your mental health and love for the game, stay far away from this program."

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kathryn Bzdafka Is A Coach I Will Send My Kids To

Date: February 5, 2025

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"In all of my interactions at camps with Kathryn she is honest, knowledgeable and is genuine. Kathryn goes out of her way to talk to everyone I’ve seen her interact with. She is kind and helpful and asks engaging questions to get to know players better at camps. She is always fun and uplifting to be around. "

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Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Mental Health Isn't A Joke, Kathryn

Date: February 4, 2025

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"Embarrassing coach. Avoids eye contact and prioritizes other players BLATANTLY, and she will deny this because she doesn't see a problem with it. The team culture is so poor and also an embarrassment to Davenport University itself. DU has failed its softball players for keeping this coach after an investigation was done because of REAL mental health abuse. 24 players have quit in the last 3 years of her and Jackie Barley coaching at Davenport. 2 players from the freshman class of last year remain playing for her. Only 8 from the previous year still remain playing. 12 NCAA reports and 18 personal statements against these coach meant nothing to the university as these coaches still hold their positions. Mental health isn't a joke and we are NOT faking it. Don't come here unless you want your college softball dreams to be taken from you by two grown women. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Thankful Our Paths Crossed And You Got To Be My Coach

Date: February 4, 2025

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"JB you have made such a profound impact on my life that has helped me become the mom and wife I am today. You’re kind, compassionate and pushed me to be the best player I could be. God knows I was frustrating at times and probably let you down a lot but you never gave up on me and always pushed me to be the best I could be. You’re quiet but wise and truly are unapologetically you. Instilling confidence in me that empowered me to be a leader and helping me have the courage to know I was capable of overcoming hard things. I will forever cherish our conversations and laughs. A true players coach that allowed me to make my own decisions and choices but gently pushed me in the right direction to becoming the strong, confident, woman I am today. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Avoid Davenport University Softball And These Coaches At All Costs

Date: February 3, 2025

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"Jackie Barley is a disgrace to this sport. Just because you were good in high school doesn't mean it'll transfer over into a coaching aspect. Jackie won't say anything in practice and offers no instruction, and does not speak unless spoken to. A pathetic coach who ruins the experience of college softball and dreams of many young women. Run far away from this University and this coaching staff. "

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Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Save Yourselves Recruits

Date: February 3, 2025

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"An embarrassment to the softball world. The only good reviews on this website are from girls she favorites or Kathryn and Jackie themselves behind a screen. Kathryn prioritizes herself in every way possible, from buying the most unhealthy snacks possible for the snack bag on away trips to being on her phone at practice and not saying a word to her non-favorites. Stay as far away from Davenport University Softball an anywhere else this woman coaches. "

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Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Don't Come Here If You Love Playing Softball... You Won't After Playing For Either Of These Coaches.

Date: February 3, 2025

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"Playing for Kathryn Bzdafka has been the worst experience of my life. Seven of her players have quit from September of 2024 to the end of January 2025. This says a lot. The freshman class last year came in with a recruiting class of 11 girls... 2 of them remain playing for Kathryn. Kathryn is the worst communicator, "leader," and role model to young women. In November of 2024, 18 personal statements and 12 NCAA reports were written by past and current Davenport Softball girls who have previously or currently played for Kathryn and Jackie. The University held an investigation for these coaches, and decided to bring them back a month later. THIS is disrespecting your athletes. Since being coaches here (about 3 years,) 24 girls have either quit or transferred while playing under Kathryn and Jackie. That's a whole team. If I had the chance to go back and save my love for softball and own mental health I would NEVER consider coming here. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A Lenawee County Legend. 3x Player Of The Year.

Date: January 31, 2025

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"A Lenawee County Legend. 3x player of the year. Phenomenal player turned coach. Watched her Coach third base and call pitches for the Onsted Wildcats. Watched her coach the team defensively and offensively as the assistant. Then watched the head coach win coach of the year. Jackie has never cared about awards (she has a lot of them) she cares about her players. Watching her beat Tecumseh and coach third base was legendary. Will always be a big fan. Some players that were great aren’t good coaches but this one is a special one. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Hate Her Or Love Her She Is Her

Date: January 31, 2025

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"If people knew what actually happened to Jackie they would probably feel pretty bad for trying to bash her past but then again they probably wouldn’t because that’s who they are. I’ve been following her career in softball since she coached my daughter in High School. Being a softball coach was always God’s plan for her. It’s what she was meant to do. Jackie was a big reason my daughter’s team set the school record for wins and won a conference championship. Jackie would disagree with this statement completely as she always has said players win games. Grateful for her. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Best Coaching Staff Out There

Date: January 31, 2025

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"Best coaching staff I’ve ever had. Wouldn’t trade my memories or experiences with them for anything. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

If You’re An Underdog This Coach Will Set Your Heart On Fire

Date: January 31, 2025

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"Best coach around. I’ve always told her she’s too good of a coach for D2, D3 and NAIA but I know she gets the most joy coaching and growing struggling athletes into strong, confident versions of themselves. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and I will love her for that forever. f you’re an underdog this coach will set your heart on fire. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Some Of The Most Fun Times I’ve Had Were On The Field With Coach Jackie.

Date: January 31, 2025

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"Some of the most fun times I’ve had were on the field with Coach Jackie. She’s a great teacher and is actually pretty funny if you get to know her. I still to this day enjoy her social media posts as she has always highlighted players on her team. Keep being you Coach Jackie! "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Cotton Eye Joy Is My Favorite Song

Date: January 30, 2025

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"One of the best coaches I’ve had. Has cared for me and still asks about my parents - which means a lot to me. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Conference Tournament Champs Ndc BA By!

Date: January 30, 2025

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"CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPS - NDC BABY! Best coach around. Wouldn’t trade my experience for anything "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Jackie Barkey Is A Legend

Date: January 28, 2025

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"Coach Jackie is an incredibly knowledgeable coach and an even better mentor. Day in and day out, she dedicates her time and energy to helping us improve, constantly pushing us to be the best versions of ourselves. Her care for each of us is evident in everything she does—she genuinely wants to see us succeed, both on and off the field. So what if she’s not the most talkative? That’s simply not her personality, and it’s unfair to expect someone to be something they’re not. You can’t force someone to change an inherent part of who they are. What truly matters is the effort and expertise she brings to the table, and those of us who recognize that know we’re lucky to have her."

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Kathryn Is Awesome & A Great Coach

Date: January 28, 2025

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"Kathryn Bzdafka is an incredible leader whose ability to connect with people sets her apart. She is not only a great people person but also deeply caring, always taking the time to ensure her athletes feel supported and valued. Her guidance goes beyond just skill development—she invests in us as individuals, pushing us to grow both on and off the field. One thing she’s taught me is that you get what you put in, and like anything worth having, success grows when you water it. Her belief in the power of effort and perseverance inspires me every day to give my best."

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Most Childish Coach I’ve Ever Had

Date: January 28, 2025

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"I’ve had some pretty bad coaches, but none as bad as her. Not only did she have no reasoning behind her choices, she did a horrible job at creating a cohesive and effective team. Pitting players against each other and talking badly about other players behind theirs backs to their own teammates, like a child. I have never been in a darker place than the time when she was my coach. I would steer my worst enemy away from this coach. I try to block most of my time spent with her out of my memory. I hope she gets a taste of what she has served out to so many others. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Remember Kathryn, God Is Always Watching

Date: January 27, 2025

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"For an individual who claims to be so devoutly religious, she is quite the hypocrite. To talk negatively about players to other players is disgraceful. To be spineless and not have the back of your own is disgusting. Maybe she should reconsider who needs to be the one to “go pray.” There are those who played every game who would agree. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Playing Time Is Earned Not Given

Date: January 27, 2025

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" Coach Jackie’s character is exceptional, and Davenport University is fortunate to have her on their coaching staff. Her deep understanding of the game and background as an outstanding player enriched our team dynamics. Jackie’s dedication to the sport and to us athletes was evident, and she maintained a realistic approach to our development. I am so lucky that she invested her time and energy to make not only myself but my teammates better athletes. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Jackie Is Quiet But Knows Her Stuff. If You Show Up Wanting To Be There She Will Show Up For You Everyday.

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Jackie was by far one of my favorite coaches I ever had. She lets you be your unique self/unique talent. She does a lot of research to find ways to enhance your abilities defensively and offensively. They do not hold your hand and let you make adult choices within your career. Your playing time is dependent on your work ethic, attitude, and effort. If you don’t bring that to the table then look somewhere else. D2 college sports are not a given playing time. PUT IN THE WORK AND SHOW UP. College sports are not participation awards. HIGHLY recommend them as your coach if you want to be pushed and excel in your talents. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach Jackie Could Be A Head Coach Easily If She Wanted To Be

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Coach Jackie saw something in me nobody else did. She went above and beyond to make sure I was prepared and confident playing a position I never played before. You get out what you put in with Coach Jackie. She doesn’t beg people to buy in. She has a quiet sense of humor and when you spend time with her you understand why everyone who works hard and loves the game is drawn to her. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Also great van driver! "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach Jackie Leads By Example In Everything That She Does, She's My Foundation Of Confidence Because Of Who She Is And How She Treats Her Players.

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Best in the game. Coach Jackie re-kindled my love for softball in every aspect. I've never met a Coach who believes in her players more than we believe in ourselves. A coach who is dedicated to make us the best version of ourselves and is willing to share her knowledge and passion at any time of day. Most selfless coach and person I have ever met, so blessed to expierience a coach like her in my career. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Very Good Coach. So Lucky To Have Played For Her

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Coach Jackie is a very knowledgeable coach, and Davenport is so very lucky to play for her. I am grateful to say I played for such an amazing coach who has shaped me into a great player and person. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Knowledgeable. Thrives In Player Development

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Jackie is a coach that will pour into you as a player as long as you show that you want to put the work in. I’ve never been more confident as a player than with her. She spends so much time researching the game to make her players the best they can possibly be. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A Coach Who Re Kindled My Love For The Game In All Aspects. To Know Her Is To Love Her, Best College Coach I've Ever Had.

Date: January 27, 2025

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"A Coach who will be remembered far deeper than just being a coach, one who values players with hard work and integrity and truly has the best interest of all her players. Coach K is the fairest and most respected coach in the game. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach K Has Saved My Love For Softball And I Will Be Forever Grateful To Her And The Assistant Coaches Here At Davenport

Date: January 27, 2025

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"She strives to see hard work being put into the program! She holds out reasonable standards and holds everyone accountable to them! These standards don’t just make winning programs, they build character for when you retire from softball itself and you’re out on your own! She understands the game well because she has played it herself! I respect her a ton because of her high expectations and standards! She will push you to become the best player you can be, and support you through every step, you just have to be willing as a player to allow it to let you grow! Not only is she a great coach, she is a great human being! She treats her players like human beings and not just someone who can get them a championship! She remembers what you tell her, whether it’s personal or something random you want to share with her! A personal story was when she was in the process of recruiting me, we had a phone conversation back in March. I had mentioned something very specific about my dog at the time! Fast forward to September, 6 months later, she had asked about my dog and mentioned that specific moment as if it were yesterday! It made me feel like I wasn’t just one of her players and got lost in the crowd! She remembered something very distinct and that is just one of the many stories I have about Coach K! "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Personable And Caring Coach

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Never played for a more understanding and caring person. No matter what’s happening on the field she truly cares for her players and wants what’s best for them no matter what. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Great Experience Playing Under Coach K

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Great coach and great experience. I was well taken care of and enjoyed my experience playing for coach k. Sad that some girls are dragging her down because they didn’t get the playing time they wanted. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Best Coach I’ve Been Around

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Coach of the year in the GMAC. Literally - a great coach. Sad to see the hate over playing time but also not surprised. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach K Is Very Dedicated And Is A Great Leader. She Puts Lots Of Time And Effort Into The Team And Makes Us Not Only Great Players But Great Humans.

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Coach K in my experience is a very caring coach. She pours every ounce of her life into the team and game. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Best Coach I’ve Ever Had

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Best coach I’ve ever had. Shame her boss doesn’t stand up for her. Sad. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Poor Coaching Values Metal Abuse

Date: January 27, 2025

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"Not sure how anyone could call themselves a coach when they abruptly leave a team with no explanation that’s only because she knew people were catching on to her. Mentally abusing….Manipulating players against each other. I have nothing but time to leave a a daily one star review ; ) this woman needs to be fired. "

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Women's Softball

Kathryn Bzdafka

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

This Coach Needs To Be Investigated

Date: January 26, 2025

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"I am the mother of an alumni player, and this coach destroyed my daughter as a college athlete she’s manipulative mentally abusive and a Bully and needs to not be coaching anymore! "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Not The Loudest Coach In The Room But Probably The Most Knowledgeable.

Date: October 24, 2024

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"If you don’t work hard, you go through the motions, and are not coachable this isn’t your coach. Jackie won’t beg, yell or put you down if you don’t listen- she will probably just move on to players that want to be coached and work hard. I refound my love for the game being coached by her. Jackie is passionate and a great leader of women. The most humble coach I’ve met as she does not brag or boast about all of her accomplishments. She does promote hardworking players- never taking credit for helping them achieve their goals and accomplishments. A true players coach. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A True Players Coach That Builds Strong, Confident Women.

Date: October 24, 2024

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"One of the best coaches I’ve ever had. Extremely knowledge of the game as I expected she would be as a former All American player. A true players coach. Great on field instruction and drills. Understanding, caring and nice. She has a quiet, confident demeanor and has instilled so much confidence in me that has carried over into my career. Thankful. "

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Women's Softball

Jackie Barley

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A Great, Passionate, Genuine, Knowledgeable Coach

Date: October 24, 2024

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"One of the best coaches I have ever had. Very knowledgeable and passionate. She will not beg you to be coachable but if you are - the sky is the limit for you and your game. She helped me so much with hitting and helped make me a better fielder, player and person. You don’t have to be loud, yell or scream to be a “good” coach and she embodies that. Her presence and calm demeanor elevated my play. Grateful to have been coached by her. "

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Men's Ice Hockey

Matt Krzykwa

Men's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

You Can Really Tell He Cares About The Kids

Date: September 9, 2024

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"I think that Matt Krzykwa is a great coach. You can really tell he cares about the kids on his team. I think that he can lead this team to a National Championship this year "

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Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Would Give Him Zero Stars If Possible.

Date: July 4, 2024

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"It is almost impossible for this man to be positive and uplifting. There’s a difference between tough love and verbally abusive. He takes complete advantage of everything, including his position, as he has bragged about not losing his job. He has even been rude to other coaches and staff members. He said the team can go winless and he still won’t get fired, because this is a “buffer year” for him. Well guess what, they did go winless. He even publicly swears at them and it’s overheard by many. Always negative. Plain and simple, he is a narcissist. I would never recommend anyone to come to YSU and play for him. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Run Away As Fast As You Can!!!

Date: May 15, 2024

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"My daughter played from Rob Harris at YSU. He is a horrible person. For someone who has a little girl, he treats his players poorly! He is abusive. He yells and screams at his players, is disrespectful to them, and does NOT care about their mental health. He has created a toxic environment at YSU. Do NOT EVER play for him."

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Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

So Embarassing For Ysu And Difficult To Witness As A Parent

Date: May 7, 2024

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"What an embarrassment to the YSU and athlete community. This coach was yelling, cursing and so rude to his players on his field that we could hear it from our field next to theirs. He left his field to come commensurate with the coach on the field we were at and continued his poor attitude in front of all of the athletes and fans. Who complains and whines like that in front of others? It appeared he was trying to shame his athletes but the poor reflection was only on him. Students considering committing to this program should be aware how he treats these young adults. If he is willing to behave so inappropriately in public, I can only imagine what he gets away with in private. I did not want to submit anything while their season was going on to avoid disrupting the athletes' but it should be publicly known how this coach behaves."

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Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Had High Hopes But He’s Definitely Out Of His League Tells His Players They’re Horrible And Doesn’t Know Why They Play Lacrosse

Date: April 17, 2024

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