Women's Volleyball

Jonea Rima

Head Coach

Nicholls State University

NCAA DI • Southland Conference

Jonea Doesn't Care About You

Date: January 28, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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"Jonea was an extremely challenging coach to work with. I have never experienced a coach who treated my teammates and me so poorly. She often displayed a harsh and unsympathetic demeanor, making comments that were not only unprofessional but also deeply personal. She frequently shamed individuals for various reasons, including their appearance, behavior, relationships, and friendships, often seeming to speak with the intent of causing distress. When we raised our concerns with the athletic director, our complaints were dismissed as exaggerations, despite providing evidence. We even requested that they observe a practice session to witness the behavior firsthand, but they declined. It appeared that they were aware of the situation but chose not to act, possibly due to financial constraints preventing them from terminating her contract. When I suggested fundraising to assist with her removal, my idea was met with ridicule rather than consideration."

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Women's Volleyball

Jonea Rima

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Midway University

NAIA • Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League | GLCHL

Run Away From Nicholls State (Jonea)

Date: January 27, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Disorganized Poor Communication

"My experience with this coach was really disappointing and didn’t meet my expectations at all. Practices didn’t have much structure, and it felt like there wasn’t a clear plan to help us develop our skills or improve as a team. She wasn’t very involved during practices either most of the time, she just stood on the sidelines without offering feedback or helping players who were clearly struggling and asking for guidance. Injuries were handled poorly, too. Even when players were told by doctors to rest, she still expected them to participate, which made it feel like our health wasn’t a priority. On top of that, she made comments about players’ appearances, like body composition, which created a really uncomfortable atmosphere. She wanted everyone to stay under 20% body fat for a “healthy lifestyle,” but then we were only given fast food like Cane’s and Domino’s. How is that supposed to work? The assistant coach wasn’t great either. There was even a time when the beach team was given moldy bread, and when they didn’t want to eat it, they were called ungrateful. On top of that, OVER 15 players transferred in just one season, which says a lot. It’s honestly crazy that they’re still keeping Jonea in charge. She doesn’t seem to care about anyone but herself."

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

A Coach That Does Not Inspire

Date: March 5, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"Never took accountability for the losing seasons and placed all blame on the players who worked really hard to play at that level. He took away the love of the game for many young ladies, very sad! "

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Coed Soccer

Sondra Podeyn

Soccer Director of Operations

Nicholls State University

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

A Wife Shouldn’t Be A Paid Coach

Date: March 5, 2024

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.5

3.0

3.5

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Honest Dedicated To Players Easy To Get Along With Positive Person Respectful To Players

"The coach’s wife should not be part of the coaching staff as the team deserves an actual assistant cosch. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Want Someone To Make You Hate Yourself?

Date: February 23, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"want someone to make you hate yourself? he’s the guy for you! absolutely degrades his players and tells them that they chose to be told they’re worthless. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Dishonest And Out Of Touch

Date: February 19, 2024

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"He is knowledgeable about the sport but his dishonest way and mental games he plays with young women is horrible. He seems to enjoy being dominant of the young players. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Ego Driven Doesn’t Care About Player Jus Himself

Date: February 19, 2024

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"I would never have let my daughter play for a man who degrades young women they way he does."

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Don’t Trust This Person. Lies,Lies,Lies!

Date: February 8, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"Creates a culture of division and distrust amongst players. Narcissist, manipulator, liar. That’s all you need to know about this person. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Do Not Recommend Him As Your Coach Or A Leader

Date: February 7, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"If you enjoy eating gas station food before games, a coach not caring about you or your health at all, or someone who does not understand how to coach different players outside of his cookie cutter mold then Rob is the guy for you. With him as my coach I experienced the most mentally and physically draining time of my life, I do not recommend anyone to go through what my teammates and I did."

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Negative Environment; Demeaning And Disrespectful Towards Other Humans

Date: February 4, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"He does not care about anything or anyone but himself and his prestige. He embellishes his accolades and talks about himself ad nausiem. He will lie to your face and die on whatever hill he believes will benefit himself. He seeks only to manipulate administrators, coaches, players, and parents to believe he is a nice, personable guy. Still, if you ask anyone who has worked with him in the latter years of his career, they would deny every positive thing said about him in these reviews and his autobiographies. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Robert Podeyn Is The Worst Coach You Could Have.

Date: January 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"If you enjoy being miserable and losing then Robert Podeyn is your dream coach. He has no knowledge of the game and the only advice he takes is from his wife who has 0 soccer experience. Robert is the last person I would want to watch over my daughter when I sent her to college. He is selfish and pushes his responsibilities on players and downgrades his assistant coaches. If you need any other reason not to play for Robert Podeyn then just take a look at his record."

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Need To Be Screamed At By A 50 Year Old? He’s Your Guy

Date: January 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"This coach has done nothing but take a group of girls and fail to lead. He has forced them to run beyond their limit to simply feel a sort of power. He not only mentally degrades players, but is also a terrible soccer coach. This team has gotten more fit, yes, but soccer skilled? No. This coach has no sense of “Soccer IQ”- something he says we lack despite the fact that this team has less wins in the past 3 year under Podeyn than there are letters in Podeyn. No player under Rob Podeyn would say kind things about him. While he is currently under investigation hes tugging at strings to help aid in his reasons for keeing a job. He should never be allowed to coach at Nicholls State again. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Would Not Recommend Ever.

Date: January 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

Tags

Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"He is a horrible coach, manipulative, deceiving, mind games. Will punish you, make you run till you physically can’t and then expect you to do more. Ruins your love for the game. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Liar, Narcissist, Abuser, Get Out While You Still Can

Date: January 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"This is the one coach I would tell you to never be associated with. He is incredibly mentally and emotionally abusive. His narcissism and obvious bipolar symptoms affect you so much more than just on the field. He is a pathological liar and tries his hardest to break you down to manipulate you into doing and thinking whatever he wants you to. He will make you lose your love for the sport while making you hate everything about yourself and your life."

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Evil Coach, Avoid Hiring Him As A New Coach

Date: January 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"He’s the worst, plays mind games with you. Makes you believe things you’ve done as a player off the field and states anyone else that said you didn’t is a liar. Also stereotypes players because of their color. Avoid this coach"

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

A Truth Behind All His Lies

Date: January 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"Absolute worst “coach” I’ve ever had. Coaching is a talent that he does not posses. Any good thing ever said about him was written solely by him so do not believe the lies he bases his “coaching” on. He’s lied to multiple players, manipulated everyone in his path, and has left an outstanding negative impact on every person he’s encountered. Maybe he’s a good person, but in the position he holds, maybe he should bring his talents into a new field other than womens sports. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Narcissistic, Manipulative

Date: January 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"This is one of the worst coaches I have ever had. He believes in manipulating his players so he can get them to do whatever he says. He’ll run players until they throw up as part of this manipulation and says he enjoys it. He is inconsiderate and overall a bad person. Do not play for him or he’ll make you lose the love of your sport. He also actively turns the players on the team against each other. "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Narcissist , Horrible Person

Date: October 6, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

Tags

Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"1 star is generous. This coach is a complete narcissist. The players don’t trust him he says one thing to their face and turns around and does the complete opposite. The mental game this coach plays with the players is awful. This team will never perform well with him as the head coach. He has no respect for his players. Nicholls needs to wake up and fire this coach. "

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Stefanie Slekis

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Sexist, Uncaring Horrible Coach

Date: May 13, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.5

1.0

3.0

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication

"She is sexist, does not care about her athletes, only cares about her top performers, and favorites, her athletes are always injured."

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Stefanie Slekis

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

I’m Saving You Time And Money Stay Away From Nicholls State University Cross Country/ Track And Field Programs

Date: March 23, 2023

By Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.5

1.0

3.0

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication

"Lies to recruits about the program. Low balls good athlete by telling them she has no money left. I highly recommend staying away from her. I ran in the program 4 years and it was miserable. Not motivated, no team activity’s. Very little effort put into coaching. If you try an transfer out she will say out of pocket stuff like. You’re not allowed to stay in conference if you transfer, try and take your athletic aid for entering portal. Also has contact athletes several times once they signed somewhere else. Constantly committing NCAA violation I believe the same reason she was fired from (UNT) North Texas program in 2017 . If you don’t believe me you can look up anyone on the roster and ask them similar questions this lady needs to be fired from nicholls "

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Can’t Be Bothered To Actually Develop Players And Instead Runs Them Thinking That Will Do The Trick

Date: January 6, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"he thinks he knows everything but completely wrapped up in his own narcissism that he can’t see his methods are about 30 years old and absolutely ridiculous"

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Women's Soccer

Robert Podeyn

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Run Far Far Away. You Will Become A Worse Player And Leave With Mental Health Problems.

Date: December 15, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.6

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Dedicated To Players Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Knowledgeable Honest

"He is a coach who is more motivated to win for himself to look good and not to develop players. He uses running as punishment while screaming that his players are stupid and morons. He never takes tim to tell players what they do wrong. He is petty and immature and does not know how to coach the best. "

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Women's Softball

Angel Santiago

Women's Softball Head Coach

Nicholls State University

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

Date: May 13, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

1.0

Tags

Cool Direct

"Unfortunately, his teams tend to rally against him rather than around him. Was a nightmare. Driving past houses @ night. very sensitive about Criticism to his "coaching style." Hopefully he has backed off some because he was always getting into drama and wanting to know about it. "

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