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

"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."

"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. "

"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. "

"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."

"Outstanding coach and human- Coach K’s character is exceptional and Davenport is very lucky to have her. Her deep understanding of the game and her background as an outstanding player enriched our team dynamics. Coach K’s dedication to the sport and to us athletes was evident, and she always maintained a realistic approach to our development. "

"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! "

"He's very knowledgeable on t&f and weight room stuff. He definitely tries to bring out more of your internal motivation rather then the doing big speeches. I enjoyed my years here."

"He's been a great coach for me and not just coach, but mentor that has helped me through a lot of my mental health problems. "