Hollins University

"Not sure how to sum up how I feel as a parent concerning this coach and coaching staff. I will deal with what I know and facts. Terrible team culture, this staff allows 2 players in particular bully other players. When confronted with these facts they minimize what is actually happening. Lots of turnover in players usually leaving after one year either transfer or they stop playing the sport. Routinely pits players against each other. Staff promises parents and players that if they come to the school they will gain a starting position. The list of things go on and on. I could fill the page but wont bore you. If your a parent or player please be careful and reconsider this school for volleyball. Additionally, the AD has been told by players through exit interviews of what is occurring but has done little to nothing about what has transpired over several years. Players are told to lie to visiting recruits about team culture. If the currents players tell the truth they are threatened with being removed from the team."

"Would leave the court often and for large amounts if time Did not provide good for double headers for athletes Gossiped about team to other teammates Brought dog to tennis matches Drank large amounts of alcohol during tournaments and yelled at athletes Recklessly drove with athletes in car"

"Beware of her super toxic personality and very little interest in coaching. Regularly skips out on, or cancels, practices and doesn’t pay attention at matches. Complains about each individual on the team to people in the community. Complains about previous/employers (Hollins and Trinity ad nauseam). Alcoholism certainly doesn’t help."

"Coach Williams is an amazing strength and conditioning coach. She is highly knowledgeable and skilled in coaching and an extremely kind, motivational, passionate leader. She really cares about us (student-athletes) as individuals -who we are and not only a student or an athlete. She is extremely approachable- we can truly go to her about anything and she will do what ever she possible can to help. Coach Williams holds high expectations of student-athletes but provides all necessary resources and steps to be successful. It is refreshing to have a coach hold us to high standards and goals while helping every step of the way to accomplish those goals. "

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