Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Toxic Coaching Environmen

Date: March 13, 2026

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1.0

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"This was a really frustrating experience. The coach often came across as demeaning and disrespectful toward players. Instead of building a strong team, his attitude and decisions ended up causing tension and pushing teammates apart. It was disappointing to see a team fall apart because of poor leadership."

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Toxic Coaching Environmen

Date: March 13, 2026

By Athlete

1.0

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1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"From a player’s perspective, this was a really frustrating experience. The coach often came across as demeaning and disrespectful toward players. Instead of building a strong team, his attitude and decisions ended up causing tension and pushing teammates apart. It was disappointing to see a team fall apart because of poor leadership."

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

He Is A Hypocrite And Doesn’t Want Any Of His Players To Succeed.

Date: March 13, 2026

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1.0

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"I tried to transfer to another school because I hated my experience on his team. I transferred to a junior college to play for 2 years. I was on his Jv team and participated in 2 non sanctioned games where no stats were taken under Gregg Suave at Northwood University. When I transferred to my new school, the Athletic director sent a letter to Suave to confirm I still had an extra year of eligibility. For no reason at all, Gregg Suave denied my extra year of playing for a different school just because he felt like it. My new coach fought for months to try and get me that year of eligibility back but could not because of him. I missed out on being able to play another year of sport i have dedicated so much of my time to because of him. He is an awful human for that. And I know there are multiple girls who have played for him can agree. "

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Disappointing Leadership And Unfair Treatment

Date: March 13, 2026

By Other

1.0

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"In my experience, the situation felt very personal and extremely disappointing. Decisions seemed to come more from a place of ego and entitlement rather than fairness or genuine concern for the players. Because of this, a teammate ended up being removed from the team in a way that felt unnecessary and poorly handled. Instead of demonstrating leadership, understanding, and professionalism, the situation reflected a lack of judgment and maturity. Coaches play an important role in shaping young athletes’ experiences, and unfortunately this experience showed a clear lack of the guidance and responsibility that players deserve."

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Horrible Coach

Date: March 13, 2026

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"In my experience, the coaching style created an environment that felt discouraging rather than supportive for the players. Communication often came across as demeaning and lacked empathy, which can be damaging for young athletes who are still developing confidence and skills. Instead of bringing the team together, the leadership seemed to create division among the players. A strong team should be built on respect, encouragement, and unity, but unfortunately that sense of teamwork was missing. Overall, it was disappointing to see a group of athletes with potential struggle in an environment that did not promote positive development or team cohesion. I feel bad for the girls on this team such a bad situation! This was supposed to be a fun, exciting experience and he made it not."

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Disappointing Experience With Coaching Leadership

Date: March 13, 2026

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"Unfortunately, my experience with this coach was very negative. The communication style was frequently harsh and unkind, which created a mentally difficult environment for players. Rather than focusing on encouragement, development, and respect, interactions often felt overly critical and discouraging. Athletes deserve coaches who support their growth and well-being, and I did not feel that standard was met here."

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

He Mentally Drains His Players And Is Not A Good Human

Date: March 13, 2026

By Athlete

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"One of the worst coaches to have. He mentally abuses his players, gives them false hope, and is not fair. He promises girls scholarship money year after year but then does nothing about it. He is a liar and a very very poor communicator. He should not be a coach let alone for an NCAA division 11 team. He rips the love of the game out of his players and does nothing feel bad about it. He has a very cold heart and never takes accountability for his actions but expects everyone else to. Do not recommend playing for Gregg Suave unless you want to jeopardize your mental health and love for the game. "

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Worst Coach

Date: March 13, 2026

By Parent

1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"Worst coach I have ever experienced. He is very manipulative backstabbing controlling, and does not treat all the girls with respect. He lies to the girls and plays them all against each other, plays favorites, like you would not believe. not fair to all the players. "

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Over Promises Under Delivers •No Integrity

Date: January 1, 2026

By Parent

1.6

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1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"He over promises and under delivers. During recruitment he will tell everyone they are getting money and will make varsity. Lies. He gets you into the school and then will shuffle girls to JV. Makes excuses as to why their athletic money didn’t process.His job is to get bodies in to the university for enrollment. He creates separate group chats excluding JV players, and creates a toxic environment of favoritism. NU doesn’t even give all the girls uniforms. Media day left some without belts, jerseys or socks. JV gets nothing-keep in mind all were told they were on varsity when committing or transferring. If that’s not bad enough, they bring the non-starting varsity players to JV games so some players NEVER PLAY or develop! They do however get a $50,000+tuition bill and expected to fundraise and volunteer. Unethical Broken Program. Go Elsewhere. "

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Men's Baseball

Jake Sabol

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Fire Up Chips! Coaches Hitting Players Isn’t Normal

Date: September 6, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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"Terrible for physical violence to be covered up at Central Michigan University. "

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Men's Baseball

Jake Sabol

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Watched The News. How Horrible

Date: September 5, 2025

By Parent

1.0

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1.0

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"Watched the news. Terrible all around "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

Jeremy Wilk

Coed Cross Country Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Stay Clear Of This Guy, He’s A Salesman That Fails To Meet Expectations

Date: June 4, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

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1.0

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Great Communicator Passionate About Coaching Respectful To Players Responsive Understanding

"Dishonest, uncaring, and not willing to work with you. Thinks that he is the most qualified person, yet lacks any real qualifications to coach in the ACC. Will say that he values athletes feedback, yet never incorporates it."

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Biggest Waste Of Time, Do Not Fall For His Tricks.

Date: January 22, 2025

By Other

1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"Coach Gregg is the worst coach you will EVER experience. just in one year he has made 17 girls quit softball and lose the love of the sport ,if you are not his favorite or do not "fit" in his "piece of his puzzle" he will act like you dont even exist and treat you like dirt. From personal experience save your time for another school and DONT commit here its the biggest waste of time and will ruin your mentality for softball. Girls could write so much about their experience and he still wont change. His time needs to be up in the program and with coaching but he will never realize it. When recruiting girls he makes it seem like you will play and be on the "Varsity" team and say all these amazing things to hype you up and the program, we all fell for it and came to Northwood in shock with how the truth really is. if you do commit good luck and be aware you can never tell if he is joking or being serious with you and will make you feel dumb. He truly is not a coach anyone would want and we all dont get how he is still able too with how many girls leave and complain he is a master manipulator through and through. "

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Needs To Find A New Job That Isn’t Coaching

Date: February 18, 2024

By Other

1.0

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1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"Makes big promises and lies to players. Seen hostility to other coaches and umps. Many times is threatened to get kicked out of games. Plays favorites and lets good talented players sit entire seasons with no explanation and they are not allowed to ask him why. If he’s sweet talking you to play for him walk away!"

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Women's Golf

John Rogers

Women's Golf Head Coach

Bridgewater College

NCAA DIII • The Sun Conference | TSC

The Kind Of Coach You Want Your Athlete Will Play For.

Date: January 6, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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Dedicated To Players Easy To Get Along With Knows The Game Players Coach Positive Person

"Coach Rogers was recruiting my daughter. He drove to Pinehurst to watch her play in a tournament. We walked together the entire round. It was like we had known each other for years, nicest person. Knowledgeable, honest, easy going yet direct. Ultimately my daughter went to another college strictly due to location and her major. Of all the coaches we met throughout the 18 month process, Coach Rogers was the only one that I hoped she would played for. "

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Men's Football

Leonard Haynes

Men's Football Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

A First Class Coach That Did Things The Right Way!

Date: October 8, 2023

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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Accessible Cool Intense Great Leader Cares About Academics

"A really good coach! In all fairness to Coach Haynes. He didn't have enough players that loved game. I would run through a wall for this man. "

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Would Never Play Here Again

Date: April 11, 2023

By Other

1.8

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1.0

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1.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"Played with him for four years. Extremely dishonest coach. Picks favorites then flat out lies to his players."

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Women's Softball

Gregg Sauve

Women's Softball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Would Suggest You Keep Looking

Date: March 25, 2023

By Other

2.2

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2.0

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Old School Mentality Poor Communication Disorganized Accessible Cool

"Would suggest any considering the school to talk with previous players. He is an extremely dishonest coach who doesn't back up his words. "

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Men's Football

Leonard Haynes

Men's Football Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach Haynes, Is A Good Man That Is Fair And Honest. He Always Held Players Accountable For The Their Actions On And Off The Field. He Saved My Life.

Date: January 31, 2023

By Other

4.4

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4.0

5.0

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Accessible Cool Intense Great Leader Cares About Academics

"A coach that cares about the players. Definitely, knows the game. Always put the team first. Coach Haynes is like a father figure to many players. "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

Jeremy Wilk

Coed Track & Field Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Changed My Running Career

Date: June 26, 2022

By Other

4.8

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Caring

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5.0

4.0

5.0

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Great Communicator Passionate About Coaching Respectful To Players Responsive Understanding

"He was a very good coach to be around and makes you motivated. Not the best if you don’t want to make running a priority in life "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

Marcus Myers

Coed Track & Field Assistant Coach / Throws

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

The Reason I’m A Timberwolf

Date: March 15, 2022

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Accessible Honest Develops Team Beyond The Field Knows The Game Understanding

"Marcus is amazing. He knows the throws and more importantly he has a knack for taking complex ques and conveying them to us in a way that each of us understand. Beyond that, it is amazing having a coach that cares more about you as a human then you as an athlete."

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Men's Football

Leonard Haynes

Men's Football Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Coach That Cares

Date: December 8, 2021

By Other

4.6

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Caring

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5.0

4.0

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5.0

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Accessible Cool Intense Great Leader Cares About Academics

"All in football coach that cares for the team on and off the field. "

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Men's Football

Leonard Haynes

Men's Football Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Date: October 26, 2021

By Other

4.2

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Caring

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4.0

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Accessible Cool Intense Great Leader Cares About Academics

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Women's Volleyball

David Shumaker

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Date: April 30, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.0

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1.0

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Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"This coach is very misleading with recruiting process - telling you thing that you want to hear. not prepared for practices or games, practices are like practices you would have in 7th grade and leading the volleyball program down. "

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Women's Volleyball

David Shumaker

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Northwood University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association | MIAA

Date: March 21, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.2

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1.0

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1.0

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"Honestly one of the worst coaches I have ever had. He is single handedly ruining Northwood University's Volleyball program and should be fired."

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