Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Disappointing

Date: May 20, 2026

By Parent

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

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"As the parent of a player who has been involved in softball for many years, I can honestly say that my daughter’s experience with this team was unlike any we have encountered before. Unfortunately, much of the season was overshadowed by ongoing drama, much of which appeared to originate within the coaching staff. The level of immaturity and lack of professionalism displayed by the coaching staff was deeply disappointing. In our experience, Coach Thompson seemed to prioritize winning above all else, often at the expense of the players’ health, overall well-being and development. Accountability was also a recurring concern, as responsibility for issues was frequently shifted elsewhere rather than addressed directly. Overall, we felt the coaching lacked the maturity, stability, leadership, honesty, and knowledge necessary to effectively guide and support young athletes at this level. I would also like to mention how disappointing Senior Night was for the girls and their families. Regardless of the weather, the dinner portion of the evening was always expected to take place, yet the event appeared poorly planned and unprepared. Basic items such as tablecloths, plates, utensils, and sufficient beverages were either missing or extremely limited. There was no main meal provided, and most if not all of the food served — macaroni salad, rolls, a vegetable and dip tray, a cheese tray and several desserts — had been brought by parents. The parents were to bring a side or dessert to go with the meal, which was NEVER provided. No explanation was ever given; only a brief “thanks for coming.” The few plates available ran out almost immediately, the single gallon of water was gone before most people had even eaten, and because no silverware was provided, dips and macaroni salad simply sat untouched. Many families either chose not to eat or improvised by using napkins, paper towels from the restroom, or container lids as plates. Had the coaches communicated any needs beforehand, I am confident the parents would have gladly helped provide what was necessary. Most importantly, it was heartbreaking to watch the seniors receive such a disorganized and underwhelming send-off after the time, effort, and dedication they had given to the program. "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Not A Good Experience

Date: May 16, 2026

By Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

2.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Did not enjoy playing this year she does not care about the players except a few doesn’t even give you a chance also everything during recruitment was a lie She talks about players behind their back. "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Helped Change My Career

Date: May 13, 2026

By Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Coach Nicole helped bring the love of the game back to me! She is a competitor in every aspect but loves her team. She cares about all her players on and off the field, believes in them, builds confidence and would do anything to help her players. "

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Women's Softball

Steffany Dickerson

Softball Assistant Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Valley Conference | GLVC

Not Coach Material.

Date: May 11, 2026

By Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

1.0

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Intense Poor Communication Motivational Knowledgeable Disorganized

"Coach Steff knows softball, but is the most unprofessional coach I’ve ever played for. She talks negatively about the players behind their backs, with other players and Coach Nicole, who does the same.She is immature and is not capable of coaching at this level.She is extremely negative to the players. Instead of trying to give encouragement, she points out every mistake and never gives praise for a job well done. She seems to thrive on tearing the players down. She also lacks integrity. "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Would Not Recommend!

Date: May 11, 2026

By Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Coach Nicole has zero communication skills, she takes no responsibility for anything, she will turn every single thing around on everyone but her. She has basic knowledge about softball and unless you are one of her favorites you can forget getting any help or guidance. She throws tantrums like a child, cusses constantly, talks about all the players behind our backs to the other players. Don’t tell her anything personal, because she will immediately tell other players. She is the queen of the silent treatment, if we did anything wrong, strike out, make an error, throw a bad pitch, you would get the silent treatment for days! She ruined softball for all of us. Just look at the turn over on the team. Half the team had countdowns on our phones counting down the days until we were done! She also came to us crying about this site, because she found out about it on March 29th, so all the good ones on that date you can bet are from her family, they aren’t real! "

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Women's Lacrosse

Jessica Berg

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Coach (Ice)Berg: Sinking The Program Faster Than The Titanic

Date: April 25, 2026

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication Honest Knowledgeable Motivational

"In a time when women’s athletics is being elevated by leaders like Caitlin Clark, Ilona Maher, and A’ja Wilson, athletes who embody confidence, strength, and mutual support, this program feels out of step. Under Coach Berg, the culture appears to fall short of uplifting female athletes. Instead of building unity and celebrating each other’s success, the environment seems to foster division, where players are set against one another rather than strengthened as a team. There also seems to be a clear lack of open, constructive communication. When athletes don’t feel comfortable speaking honestly or supporting one another without concern for repercussions, it limits both trust and performance. Strong coaching should elevate and instill confidence, connection, and a shared purpose. That standard does not appear to be met in this program. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Jessica Berg

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Berg’s Broken Blueprint: Performance, Protection, And Player Voices

Date: April 25, 2026

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication Honest Knowledgeable Motivational

"Jessica Berg’s performance as a coach raises serious concerns. From a competitive standpoint, the team’s staggering losses highlight a lack of preparation, in-game adjustment, and strategic adaptability. At this level of play, outcomes like these point to deeper systemic issues. More concerning, however, is the environment surrounding the team. Based on firsthand observation, there appears to be a significant lack of psychological safety. Players do not feel empowered to speak up, advocate for themselves, or communicate openly without fear of negative consequences. That kind of culture directly limits growth, performance, and long-term success. There also appears to be a pattern of dismissing or minimizing athlete health and recovery needs. When players feel pressured to participate despite injuries or without proper medical clearance, it not only impacts performance, it risks their well-being. A strong program should prioritize athlete safety, trust the expertise of medical professionals, and foster collaboration across the care team. Leadership in collegiate athletics extends beyond wins and losses. It includes creating an environment where athletes feel supported, respected, and psychologically safe. Without that foundation, even the most talented teams will struggle to succeed. It is disappointing that this culture has been allowed to persist, as it ultimately impacts the development, health, and experience of the athletes involved."

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Women's Lacrosse

Jessica Berg

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Gross Incompetence And Toxic Leadership: Jessica Berg Is A Horrible Coach

Date: April 25, 2026

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication Honest Knowledgeable Motivational

"Jessica Berg is unfit and not worthy of having the title Coach in front of her name. Her lacrosse and coaching knowledge is so limited that her team lost 0-22 against Maryville this season. Statistically, a DII goalie achieving a shutout is a rarity, occurring in less than 1% of games. During that game she made zero adjustments to her play calling and defensive strategy. It is baffling that with all of her access to film, stats, box scores, and scouting reports that she entered into that game so ill-equipped. To make matters worse, instead of focusing on her players after their devastating loss, she cried. A grown woman, whose full-time job is to coach, guide, prepare, and teach her athletes how to act in victory, and defeat, wept from embarrassment. There is a litany of examples of her lack of coaching competency, but the most egregious incompetency is the psychological damage and trauma that are a direct result of her “coaching.” I have witnessed first hand her toxicity. She refuses to accommodate and prioritize her athletes’ health. As a result, the team is plagued with injuries, multiple of them requiring surgical repair. Instead of listening to the players, athletic trainers, physicians, and strength and conditioning coaches’ requests to rest and recover, she chastises, belittles, and demeans her players through her snide, backhanded remarks, or punitive consequences for not being able to participate. She ignores protocols and forces her athletes to participate in activities they’re not medically cleared to do. She has cultivated a culture of fear. Fear of being punished for getting injured. Fear of being accosted by her passive-aggressive behavior. Fear of being ostracized for not engaging in religious practices she mandates before games. Fear of being gaslighted. It is an absolute disgrace that MWSU administrators have allowed hundreds of talented women to be subjected to her malfeasance. "

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Women's Softball

Joe Yegge

Women's Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | NCHA

Stay Away, You Can Do So Much Better, Even If You Are Desperate.

Date: April 13, 2026

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

1.0

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Old School Mentality

"No charisma. Extremely reactive to the point of it being a personal problem or medical condition. Can’t keep a staff due to being difficult to work with. Does not respect personal information shared in private one on one meetings with players. Shouts obscenities at players on the field during games for mistakes. Attempts to embarrass umpires. Very unprofessional coach. Difficult to understand how he is employed in 2026. He was not retained by Western Missouri when a new AD arrived in 2024 I witnessed all of these behaviors and researched his background. Respect yourself and go somewhere else. "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

A Mentor For Life!! Nothing But Positives

Date: March 29, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Playing for Coach Thompson was the most rewarding experience of my life!!! She will always be a mentor and inspiration to me! "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Competitor, Great Coach

Date: March 29, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"She is an extremely competitive coach who is willing to do whatever it takes to win. She builds strong, positive relationships with her players and creates an environment based on trust and respect. She makes sure every player is given a chance to show what they can do, which pushes everyone to work hard and improve. She also genuinely cares about her athletes not just on the field, but off it as well, supporting them as both players and individuals."

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Caring And Motivational Coach With Great Players

Date: March 29, 2026

By Parent

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

5.0

4.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Always willing to help and listen to her athletes. Cares about players on and off the field. Creates a competitive, uplifting, and right knit culture. There is a reason they are making history as a program this year. Great players, great coaching. "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Knowledgable, Passionate, Great Coach

Date: March 29, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Cares about her players. Wants to win. Knowledgable about softball. Great coach "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Softball Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Lots Of Drama

Date: March 29, 2026

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"She's a competitor and wants to win, she's very clear in that. But she could care less about you if you're not producing for her. She has an "open door policy" which is so far from the truth. Creates an environment filled with drama, gossiping, and favorites. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Jessica Berg

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Berg Is Not A Coach But A Destroyer Of Confidence.

Date: March 25, 2026

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication Honest Knowledgeable Motivational

"Worst decision I have made as a parent with supporting my daughter in her lacrosse career. Berg is an awful human being and worse coach. She has taken my daughter and ruined her confidence as a person and has ruined the sport of Lacrosse. I hope players and parents see this and can make wise choices when deciding to attend college as a lacrosse athlete. Pick a better school and please for the sake of your daughter mental health a better coach. I say this and my daughter was a starter on the team so not bitter bench player parent but mad that Berg has put my daughter in a depression state of mind. Not ok and shame on you Jessica Berg. "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Women's Softball Head Coach

Regis University

NCAA DII • Independents

Overall Not A Good Coach

Date: March 23, 2026

By Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

2.0

3.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Has favorites, doesn’t know much about softball. Relies on her husband to help with swings. Can be a good person to help recruit and get good players. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Jessica Berg

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | MIAA

Do Not Recommend

Date: March 10, 2026

By Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication Honest Knowledgeable Motivational

"She is quite literally one of the worst coaches. She has zero empathy and has admitted that she struggles with the ability to empathize with anyone going through anything. We watched as she made life hell for our assistant coaches multiple times. We even tried to report her to our AD. And all that came out of it was a small suspension. She’s pushed people to injury multiple times. And truly believe she does no wrong and it’s hurting the program. Away trips on spring break is always Colorado to see her family and her sister comes and joins the bus and she will leave everyone to eat and spend time with them instead of us. She tends to flip every negative situation onto the players when anyone tries to speak up. 1/100 recommend. You’d be better off anywhere else"

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Women's Softball Head Coach

Regis University

NCAA DII • Independents

Best Coach. Best Person.

Date: January 27, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"Coach Thompson is hands down the best person and coach I know. Her ability to lead and inspire a team compares to none. Team culture is great and she truly leads by example with everything she does. She is passionate about the game and wants the best for each one of her athletes. Will drop everything to help on and off the field. I have nothing but great things to say about her as a coach."

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Women's Campus Visit

Soccer

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | NCHA

Campus Rating From Missouri Western

Date: January 27, 2026

By Athlete

4.7

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Disorganized Poor Communication Motivational Intense

"On my visit, I toured all the athletic facilities and student-athlete resources, and they were nicer than many of the schools I visited. Between the great facilities, modern dorms with private bathrooms and free laundry, and the convenience of being close to Kansas City while still having everything we need in St. Joe, I could truly see myself coming to this college."

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Women's Facilities

Soccer

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | NCHA

Missouri Western's Top Tier Facilities

Date: January 27, 2026

By Athlete

4.8

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Disorganized Poor Communication Motivational Intense

3.0

Weight room

3.5

Locker room

3.5

Training room

3.5

Film room

3.5

Practice Facilities

3.5

Game Day Facilities

"Missouri Western’s facilities are better than some Division I programs. We have a huge indoor facility where we can practice during cold weather and even run full-field scrimmages. We also have a great weight room, and a lot of the equipment is passed down every few years from the Kansas City Chiefs. The stadium where we play our soccer games is extremely nice as well. It has a large amount of seating, a press box, and a jumbo screen. When the starting lineup is announced, each player has their own GIF to run out to, which makes game days even more exciting. Overall, our facilities are top-tier and provide everything we need to succeed as student-athletes."

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Women's Facilities

Lacrosse

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | NCHA

Rundown And Outdated

Date: January 25, 2026

By Verified Athlete

2.0

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

2.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Disorganized Poor Communication Motivational Intense

3.0

Weight room

3.5

Locker room

3.5

Training room

3.5

Film room

3.5

Practice Facilities

3.5

Game Day Facilities

"The facilities were below average and felt somewhat outdated. Overall, the visit didn’t leave a great impression."

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Women's Softball Head Coach

Regis University

NCAA DII • Independents

Immature Coach

Date: January 24, 2026

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"This woman is not mature enough to be coaching young women. She has unprofessional relationships with certain players. She gossips about players with other players and her assistant coach. I don’t know much about her actual softball knowledge but the team wasn’t very successful and neither was her player retention. This experience was from Missouri Western."

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Women's Softball

Steffany Dickerson

Softball Assistant Coach

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Valley Conference | GLVC

Unprofessional Assistant Coach

Date: January 24, 2026

By Parent

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

2.0

Tags

Intense Poor Communication Motivational Knowledgeable Disorganized

"Unprofessional relationship with players, gossiping with players about other players along with the head coach. "

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Women's Campus Visit

Softball

Missouri Western State University

NCAA DII • Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | NCHA

Amazing College.

Date: January 23, 2026

By Athlete

4.2

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

5.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Disorganized Poor Communication Motivational Intense

"The facilities are absolutely amazing here for each sport. There is amazing coaching staffs for each sport as well as athletic and weight trainers. The trip was easy and the visit I had was very nice. I could see myself attending this school. "

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Women's Softball

Nicole Thompson

Women's Softball Head Coach

Regis University

NCAA DII • Independents

A Coach That Loves The Game.

Date: January 23, 2026

By Athlete

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

4.0

2.0

Tags

Intense Creates A Great Team Culture Knowledgeable Great Leader Passionate About Coaching

"A coach that is easy to get along with and cares deeply about the game. "

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