"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. "

"Dan Schenk was a really popular coach during his short time at SMU. His positivity and leadership helped lift spirits during a period of turmoil. It’s a shame SMU can’t retain their top rowing coaches. To the author of the hit piece below: Team sport probably isn’t your thing. No crew wants to carry a dead weight of bitterness and spite."

"Can't ever get a read on him. One day he's hot, one day he's cold. Spent time with our program then up and left kind of out of nowhere. Never truly put his full effort in and seemed to care less about athlete's beyond their physical success. Cursed a lot and didn't give coaching when rowers made obvious mistakes. "

"Dan is always positive and able to provide clear, constructive feedback. He creates a culture of openness and trust within the team. He pushes athletes to achieve their full potential but makes training enjoyable. "

"Fantastic person, mentor and coach. Grounded, caring, and a kind soul."