Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott)

"He destroyed team culture and tradition. Was unwilling to work with the rowers, and was an intense control freak. He claimed to want to improve the overall team culture, but very clearly chose favorites and completely neglected the rest of the team. The entire team was terrified of disappointing him while also not wanting to talk to him because he made himself completely inaccessible. He was also very creepy to some of our freshman women and had a very bad vibe. Overall, he was a destructive presence on the team, and left us as soon as something better came along for him. We were never anything more than career stepping stone for him. Also, he doesn't believe in evolution. "

"Picked favorites and ignored the rest of the team. Would often blow up in anger and stop coaching entirely. The team culture during his time was incredibly poor and adversarial until he abruptly left with no notice. Does not particularly care for his athletes, just himself and his ego."

"Extremely motivational coach, well liked by majority of the team. Was an excellent resource to go to considering the rest of the coaching staff were unlikeable and difficult to respect. Shame he left. "

"The positive reviews on this coach are clearly written by himself. The culture and direction of our program is better than it has ever been. The athletes were told Dan “left the program abruptly” and received no further details. Our HC, Chase Graham, has a proven track record of success and has continued to grow our team back into a perennial powerhouse. WE as athletes WILL NOT let a poor coach define us. ATHLETES BEWARE! "

"It was a shame Dan was only at SMU for a short period of time. I believe that he helped uplift the team, especially during challenging times with changes all around. Dan was someone that I could trust, someone that provided meaningful feedback, and someone who helped drive a team culture to somewhere special. Unfortunately, once Dan left the program this culture began to plummet, suggesting he made a drastic change for the betterment of the program and athletes around him. Before races, Dan would always be there to provide motivation, excitement, and dull down nerves. He had an exceptional read on the sport, as well as what it means for a team to be connected in order to do well. "