Men's Basketball

Abe Woldeslassie

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Abe Almost Punched The Starting Point Guard One Time And Has Misappropriated Funds From Donors Multiple Times. I’m Shocked He Hasn’t Gotten Fired.

Date: November 28, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.0

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"Playing for Abe is like if a middle school coach was given a college coach job. The guy is way out of depth at the d3 level. Abe Woldeslassie’s strategy to win is summed up as recruit the best players in the conferences and let them try to win games, there is no offense. This strategy has proven unsuccessful as even with the best player in the country Macalester still cannot manage to win games. Abe has no clue what he is doing and only understands basketball at it’s most basic levels and as such the macalester basketball team operates at a extremely basic level. "

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Men's Basketball

Abe Woldeslassie

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Distracting And Disrespectful

Date: February 25, 2022

By Other

1.0

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Poor Communication Intense Knows The Game

"Our young men, on the team are working hard, made it to finals! This Coach almost cost the guys the semi-final game, yelling at the top of his lungs instructing the players during the game on exactly where to be on the court - distracting , even for the fans . Our young men are going to win - despite this Coach's disrespect of their abilities. If this Coach wasn't distracting and disrespectful to the players, his behavior would be comical. Also, where is the leadership at the school ? Terrible for the Macalester Student /Fans to start, even before the game begins, cheering "Augsburg sucks." Really, if they suck, why wasn't the semi-final planned at Macalester instead of Augsburg. Maybe the problem is that this Coach is disrespectful to the players because the culture of the College as a whole is disrespectful? "

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Men's Basketball

Abe Woldeslassie

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Wake Up Coach, It Is Just A Game, Start Treating Players In A Positive Way, Live By Your Own Rules And Be A "Good Teammate"

Date: February 23, 2022

By Other

1.0

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Poor Communication Intense Knows The Game

"After a successful and enjoyable high school basketball career, I have given up a sport I love, because of Coach Woldeslassie. Coach Woldeslassie is so out of touch with most of his players. Ask any senior, if they started over ,would play for Coach Woldeslassie, I did and the answer was flat out NO, why would I stay around if the seniors represent that all four years have been just as awful. "

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Men's Basketball

Abe Woldeslassie

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Nothing Special To Post

Date: February 20, 2022

By Other

2.0

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1.3

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Poor Communication Intense Knows The Game

"Nothing special here to share, if you like a small school in MN it is fine. The basketball program is fine, again nothing special about Coach"

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Men's Basketball

Abe Woldeslassie

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Abe Is All About Abe

Date: February 19, 2022

By Other

1.2

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Poor Communication Intense Knows The Game

"Abe Woldeslassie is all about Abe Woldeslassie, which might lead to short term success, but long term sadness. Stop pretending you care about the players, you are not fooling anyone. "

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Men's Basketball

Abe Woldeslassie

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Bullies Players, Publicly Ridicules Players Until Your Dad Comes To Watch Practice And Then He Is So Fake.

Date: February 18, 2022

By Other

1.2

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1.3

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Poor Communication Intense Knows The Game

"Terrible Coach, lies to players, micromanages, treats players and parents as if they are unaware and tries to take credit for doing things for others. He doesn't listen to assistant coaches. Extremely insecure has a book of his accomplishments that he makes players and parents sit in his office as he goes on and on about who he knows and all the great things about him in his little book."

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Men's Basketball

Bridge Tusler

Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Where Did He Go ?

Date: January 30, 2022

By Other

2.2

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"This Coach seems to have solid recommendations on defense. The Team practiced his recommendations and then didn't use them during the following game(s). Then this Coach disappeared from practices and games for a while. Then he reappeared. The players voiced hat he and the Head Coach didn't see eye to eye. When this Coach returned, the Team starting performing better. Maybe he would be a good Coach, but young men, who's parents are paying their son's tuition, deserve dedication and someone to speak up and do the right thing. "

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Men's Basketball

Conner Nord

Men's Basketball Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Assistant Coach Without A Voice.

Date: January 30, 2022

By Other

2.0

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2.0

"This Coach only seems to support one or two players. Players believe he doesn't provide them or the Head Coach solid advice. Mostly concerned about being able to make a name for himself. "

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Men's Basketball

Abe Woldeslassie

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Great At Sales/ Recruiting, Buyer Beware.

Date: January 30, 2022

By Other

1.6

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1.3

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1.7

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Poor Communication Intense Knows The Game

"Not a seasoned Coach. Acts like he still wants to be on the court, runs up and down the side line. Pulls players over to the sideline way to much, to tell them what to do - let the players play. This Coach actually "plays" on the starters team, at times during practice. Displays a lack of experience in motivating young men. Doesn't look out for his team as a whole, only a few players and is inconsistent in holding players responsible. Criticizes players in public, gives up on players. During COVID left a player out to fend for himself after testing positive. "

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Women's Volleyball

Mary Johnston

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Franklin College

Good Person Better Coach

Date: November 23, 2021

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture Helps With Career Cares About Academics

"Enjoyed playing for her even through rocky spots in our coach player relationship"

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Women's Volleyball

Sarah Graves

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Date: July 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.2

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4.0

3.0

5.0

4.5

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Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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Men's Baseball

Matt Parrington

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Date: July 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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5.0

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Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Coach Parrington is a fantastic baseball coach and a true life mentor. He cares about how his players succeed both on and off the field. He is a major reason why I chose Macalester. He is an incredible person with a strong drive and a commitment to each and every player. He understands how to motivate players to be their best. "

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Women's Volleyball

Sarah Graves

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Macalester College

NCAA DIII • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | RMAC

Date: July 14, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

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4.0

3.0

5.0

4.5

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Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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