Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Great Coach, Very Encouraging, Cares About Mental Health

Date: March 19, 2025

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"Danny is an awesome coach! He is friendly, funny, enjoys creating positive relationships with his players. He allows players the opportunity to create a working relationship, he has an open door policy and schedules multiple meetings with his players. His coaching staff varying personalities that round out the team very well! He can tend to be a little too nice and not love difficult conversations but he is definitely getting better at it, overall it comes from a place of care. He definitely creates a family environment and has strong emphasize on team values! Great coach!"

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Big Fan Coach Has Always Been There For Me And Has Taught Me So Much

Date: March 18, 2025

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"I had a positive experience with coach as he allowed me to be myself and always cared to talk to me. He was super kind and helpful and saw the bright side of things. He would also have days off and called it "Mental Break Days" loooooooooved it "

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Thank You For Pushing Me To Do My Best.

Date: August 29, 2023

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"Thank you for pushing me to do my best."

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

You're Lucky If You Get Coached By Coach Danny!

Date: August 2, 2023

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"I was given an opportunity to play college ball, get an education, and meet my life long sisters. I enjoyed every single second being coached by Danny. "

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Coach C Is A Good Coach! He Kept His Word. Respect.

Date: July 28, 2023

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Positive Person Respectful To Players Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players

"I was recruited by coach, my first impression is he seemed honest and comfortable to talk too over the phone. I remember him talking abiut family and academics. Besides for a few rotten apples, not blaming coach C, coach recruits talebted players and even better human beings. I'm best friends with my entire teammates, one of which is now engaged! Secondly, I have the hardest major on campus, and coach has always put my classes first and over volleyball. I respect that coach C kept his word after three years. Good family culture and caring about classes. #goat "

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

It Was Awesome To Play Alongside Coach!

Date: July 28, 2023

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"It was awesome to play alongside coach Daniel. I look up to him like a father figure. Thankful for the opportunity to play in college."

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

He's The Best! You Can Always Count On Coach For Anything!

Date: July 3, 2023

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"Coach is a great guy, I miss not having him around! He took me to the hospital when I didn't have a way there. "

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

He Is The Best! C Is Always There When I Needed Him.

Date: June 3, 2023

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"Coach Cabrera is a very knowledgeable coach and honestly I just enjoyed his presence. C is calm and fun. I remember a time I was jump serving for game point, I was anxious, I can't remember what he said but it was funny and we won the game."

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Danny Did Lessons With My 7th Grader And We Absolutely Adore Him.

Date: June 2, 2023

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"Our family loves Danny. Her school went undefeated and 3 of the players also received lessons from him."

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

I Had A Blast With Coach Daniel! He Enjoys The Game Just As Much As Me!

Date: June 2, 2023

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"I really like Coach Daniel's style and coaching. He made us push hard but also taught us to be independent in a good way. The one thing I didn't like was whoever tried out for varsity and didn't make it, girls always complained and blamed someone else and then parents would get mad too. Good grief, get better. It's not the coach. it's your laziness. My family spent a lot of effort for me to play college volleyball, it's not a handout. A true college athlete will be lucky to have Daniel. I will miss him..❤️"

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Coach Daniel Was Great To Work With!

Date: May 28, 2023

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"Coach would educate me on the game and always to teach the game. I enjoy his patience and ability to listen."

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Men's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Coach Daniel Is A Real Nice Guy

Date: May 19, 2023

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"I think everyone can agree that Coach Daniel Cabrera will do everything to make sure people succeed. He understood when to give players a day off if we had exams that week. Coach is very thoughtful and considerate."

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Men's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

I Really Like His Style Of Coaching.

Date: May 19, 2023

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"I love Coach Daniel! He dedicated his time outside practice to better my game."

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Honestly As A Player I'm More Focused On The Team, So Coaches Have Always Been Uh. Coach Danny Is A Great Mentor And Cares About People.

Date: May 12, 2023

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"I love coach.. i think it's hilarious how lazy players complain. Poor sportmanship players who never take accountability doesnt deserve good coaches like danny. He will do training anytime. Will spend weekend nights playing volleyball. I was nervous at first to speak to him but realized he has an older wise prospective. Do the right thing advice and loves to listen. I never go out my way to write about coaches. "

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Coach D Is A Genuine And Caring Guy. He Cares About Culture And Everyone Knowing Everyone. He Is Big On Forgiveness And Being Genuine.

Date: May 12, 2023

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"Coach D is your typical nice cool guy. I love how coach encouraged everyone to be themselves. Coach will try his best to be a coach but also joked at random times and was surprisingly funny."

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

I Will Miss Dan Once He Leaves The Place. He Made A Drastic Positive Change In My Daughter's Life.

Date: May 12, 2023

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"Our little one absolutely loved Danny. He would help train my daughter after his practices. I would sit and watch her utilize medicine balls, colorful large elastic bands, even dumbells. I saw drastic improvement. Parents even noticed it. "

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

I Never Realized Until I Started Coaching Club Volleyball How Much Coach Cabrera Did For Me And Our Women's Program.

Date: May 11, 2023

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"Not everyone will ever agree on the same thing. His first year as head coach the team won seventeen matches and lost once. The team even won the season along a tournament championship and the national tournament. "

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Coach C Is Awesome. He Cares About You And Always Wants To Get Better.

Date: May 11, 2023

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"Ah man, Coach C is top notch, what a guy. He wants us to succeed and goes above and beyond! He started a brand new Men's program and in his first year made the conference tournament which was tough. But the second year he goes 18-8 overall, 11-2 conference. Ring chaser vibes!"

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Women's Volleyball

Daniel Cabrera

Former Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Coach Danny Is One Of The Best!

Date: May 11, 2023

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5.0

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"I'm a fan! It's hard to find a coach who is ambitious for a Championship. As a d1 athlete, I need someone to match my energy!"

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Coed Swimming & Diving

Kelly Essler

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Coach Kelly Knows Her Stuff

Date: December 25, 2022

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"Coach Kelly knows what needs to be done. She isn’t afraid to challenge the team in and out of the pool to work toward success. I couldn’t have asked for a better coach, she is amazing and her passion drives the team forward!"

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Coed Swimming & Diving

Kelly Essler

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

One Of The Best Coaches I’ve Ever Had

Date: December 22, 2022

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5.0

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"The best coach in the NAIA. She’s smart, caring, and she knows her stuff"

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