"Jake cares about Jake, he will say an do anything to promote himself and the program. Then when you join you'll see a completely different person and program. Nothing about his "innovative" style of coaching is new or up to current swim standards. Old school mentality of grind it as hard as you can with same repetitive things. During recruiting he'll give you all kinds of attention, long talks, and glorious stories of the program and culture. But then as soon as you're in season the self importance of Jake begins. He has zero idea how to deal with girls and give motivation. There is no positive energy and everything is based on fear and a negative occurring. He will find his one or two favorites on the team that are the fastest and those are the only swimmers that get the attention or any positive feedback. Now even before the House vs. NCAA settlement has been approved with roster limits he's taking the Liberty Team Culture and throwing it out the window for his own ego. In some delusion he believes he will get transfers from other Major D1 schools to Liberty. Just look at his bio on the Liberty swimming page, it's nothing but a diatribe of how great he thinks he is and ego boost. Beware of the bait and switch. He'll talk a good game, but once you're in the program you'll realize you've been sold a lemon."

"Coach Johnson by far was the worst coach I've ever had. He was a very poor communicator and very non motivational. He never allowed his assisant coaches to coach. This coach should be no where near a volleyball court. I feel bad for any girl that has to play for him. "

"So sad that this was the worst experience with Volleyball of all club and school coaches. Coach Johnson calls a timeout and does not even know which rotation the players are in. Does not help players improve. Lies about scholarships. Only plays transfer players. Shame on Liberty for keeping him so long! "

"Literally the worst coach to ever exist. Do not hire this man or your program will go down in flames. Says what you want to hear but will never actually meet any expectations unless your expectations are on the floor. Cares more about what he has on his feet than the people he recruited. Questions your faith in the Lord if you lose a game. Also says to get on a diet if you lose a game. Uses programs money for apparel for self instead of what the program needs to be spending money on. Has kicked girls off of the team for absolutely no reason at all and does not give an explanation for his terrible behavior. Completely dismisses your value and self worth as a person. Good luck trying to have a normal conversation with this man. Has the maturity of a twelve year old boy. PLEASE talk to anyone who has transferred or quit the team and you will hear the same things."

"Coach Johnson was fired although they said he resigned. He basically ran a ponzi scheme with scholarships. Do your research and reach out to former players if you want the truth. I pray he never becomes a college coach again. "

"Coach Johnson lacks clear communication skills, leaving players confused and unsure of their roles and responsibilities. He fails to provide constructive feedback, instead relying on criticism and blame. He displays favoritism, giving unfair advantages to certain players while ignoring others. Coach Johnson creates a negative team culture, fostering an environment of fear, intimidation, and low morale. Coach has poor organizational skills and mismanagement which leads him to over promise scholarships to other girls. If you're a high school player or transfer stay as far away from him as you can. "

"Wish I knew about this site when I played for him. Recruits, stay away! Very dishonest. Goes back on his word. We used to bring our phone in meetings to record him. Ask former players who transferred for the scoop. "

"He is a terrible communicator on and off of the court. Will put people in and take people out without even telling the players. Promises WAY too many things and does not keep his word. Often says inappropriate things and should not be trusted as a coach. "

"Terrible coach. Does not know the game. Makes promises to get great athletes and then treats them terribly. Lies constantly to the athletes. Brings transfers in from other colleges and then plays them over current athletes that have earned their playing spot. "

"Terrible communicator, over promises scholarships and under delivers, immature, picks favorites, does not care about your overall well being. "