Athletic Staff

Dr. Eric A. Wood

Director of Athletics/vice President

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Has A Dictator Syndrome And Is A Bully Type Leader

Date: July 19, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"This man is one of the worst people I’ve ever known. He spoke badly about his staff behind their backs, and just in general other awful comments, especially against women. He cultivated an environment where he constantly pitted other people against each other and never encouraged anyone. This man is emotionally and verbally abusive. I truly hope he has changed, but I doubt it. "

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Men's Baseball

Cooper Fouts

Men's Baseball Coach / Pitching / Catching / Recruiting Coordinator

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Guys A Legend And Incredibly Talented At What He Does

Date: November 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.0

4.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Believes In You Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players

"Played with him and he was a coach already as a catcher. I was drafted twice MLB and JUCO National Title in 03’. Cooper is a legend in Vegas baseball community. "

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Men's Baseball

Cooper Fouts

Men's Baseball Coach / Pitching / Catching / Recruiting Coordinator

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Poor Communicator And Recruiting Coordinator

Date: October 6, 2023

By Other

2.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.0

4.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Believes In You Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players

"Was recruited by him for a short amount of time. Was not a very good communicator and didn't take pride in the relationships he built with his players. Does not care about his players as people."

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Athletic Staff

Dr. Eric A. Wood

Director of Athletics/vice President

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Disgraceful Leader Who Many Women Have Left His Department

Date: March 8, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Old School Mentality Cool Intense

"No smoke without fire - numerous alleged stories of sexual harassment"

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Women's Soccer

Steve Voltz

Women's Soccer Interim Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Stay Well Clear Of This Abusive Coach

Date: January 2, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.5

1.0

Tags

Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication Intense

"Reviewing Craig Voltz is something many of his former players have tried for years. We tried to tell the Athletics Department at Louisiana Tech about the mind games he played, the way he made his own players feel worthless, and the times he made players play through injuries. Despite these efforts, we were ignored by the athletic director, Eric Woods. So, to finally get the chance to “review” Coach Voltz and not be silenced, you can see that many of his former players are not taking this opportunity lightly. I often look back on my college experience and wish it had been different. I wish I hadn’t lost the love of the sport of soccer, I wish my coach built me up as a player and person instead of taking that love from me. I wish I hadn’t watched my teammates endure the mental abuse that came from him. I can’t go back in time and change that. But if this review forum can prevent a player from going through that in their future, I will gladly share my experience and hope that the next girl doesn’t have the opportunity to be coached by Craig Voltz."

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Athletic Staff

Dr. Eric A. Wood

Director of Athletics/vice President

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

The Worst Athletic Director In The History Of The University

Date: September 25, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Old School Mentality Cool Intense

"His recruitment of coaches has been disastrous, many female members of staff are leaving the department because of his treatment of them, and his leadership style is based on bullying people into submission. Many members of staff are wishing to leave because of him but are scared to speak out because of his threats. Disgusting human being and the worst leader of this once proud University."

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Athletic Staff

Dr. Eric A. Wood

Director of Athletics/vice President

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

The Worst Leader An Athletic Department Can Have, Whose Bullying Style Of Leadership Has Created A Toxic Working Environment.

Date: August 4, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Old School Mentality Cool Intense

"People talk about how he has developed a very toxic working environment for the department. Many staff are leaving apparently because of his bullying style of leadership. Most alarming is to hear about his misogynistic behavior which includes intimidating or humiliating women, destroying women's self-confidence in order to control and blame women for his own personal failings."

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Women's Soccer

Steve Voltz

Women's Soccer Interim Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Does Not Know What He Is Doing

Date: July 25, 2022

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.5

1.0

Tags

Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication Intense

"Is not honest with his players, lacks tactical knowledge and has no control over the team. The players run the team."

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Gary Stanley

Men's Cross Country Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Great Coach

Date: July 21, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

"Great coach who cares for his athletes and works so hard to help them all become successful"

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Athletic Staff

Dr. Eric A. Wood

Director of Athletics/vice President

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

A Homophobic Administrator Who Leads The Athletic Department

Date: July 21, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Old School Mentality Cool Intense

"My son had a terrible experience at LA Tech as an athlete due to his experience with this athletic director. I am a proud parent of an openly gay student-athlete and was very upset to hear that his coach at LA Tech was put under intense pressure from Eric Wood not to recruit my son because he was gay. The coach refused to submit to the pressure and recruited my son anyway, despite being told his job would be on the line as a result. After attending LA Tech Eric Wood was very cold and rude to my son whenever he was in his company and I understand the coach was eventually forced out by Eric Wood. It is shocking that LA Tech would allow this to happen."

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Gary Stanley

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Date: June 26, 2021

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

"This coach is not the best head coach. He does not show that he cares"

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Football

Skip Holtz

Former Men's Football Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI - FBS • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.3

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Women's Bowling

Matt Nantais

Women's Bowling Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Western Women's Collegiate Hockey League | WWCHL

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Women's Bowling

Matt Nantais

Women's Bowling Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Western Women's Collegiate Hockey League | WWCHL

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Women's Bowling

Matt Nantais

Women's Bowling Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Western Women's Collegiate Hockey League | WWCHL

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Baseball

Lane Burroughs

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.6

4.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Baseball

Lane Burroughs

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Louisiana Tech University

NCAA DI • Empire 8

Date: August 7, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.6

4.7

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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