Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona) Athletics Rating, PA by Verified Athletes

Women's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

It’s Nice And Gets The Job Done

Date: July 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

4.0

3.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

"Really petite campus but has what it needs for athletes to thrive and compete against other schools. I really wish there was more "

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Old School And Laid Back

Date: July 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"Not that much of a motivational coach and is very chill about his methods. Very old school mentality"

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Women's Campus Visit

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Covid Made It Hard But Doable

Date: July 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

4.0

5.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Went during covid but the people I met were very welcoming. Could’ve been better"

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Women's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Modern And Nice But Small

Date: July 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

4.0

2.0

4.0

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Small and simple given it’s a branch campus but there could obviously be more. "

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Women's Campus Visit

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Welcoming And Nice To Meet More Athletes

Date: July 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.5

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Everyone was very welcoming in the team and made some great friends for my two years in Altoona. The coach was very funny and laid back "

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Women's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Gets The Job Done Just Not Enough

Date: July 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.6

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"It’s really simple given that it is a small campus. Gets the job done but wish there was more of it and be more available to the students. The weight room was often always busy and not enough machines "

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Women's Campus Visit

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Is Good But Could Be Better

Date: July 21, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

5.0

3.0

1.0

2.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"The campus is a good star for a freshman students cause allow them to do their transition in a friendly way. We didn’t’ have a athletic tour but we did have the opportunity to have the first induction for international students and it was perfectly planned it and the staff was involved were very professional, kind. The only challenge we have was from the person in charge of the international insurance, she doesn’t demonstrate it empathy to international athletes, and some point her attitude was rude. "

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Always As Professionals We Can Improve Our Skills And Aspire To Be Better Every Day, Most Of All When We Are Educating Young Athletes.

Date: July 21, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"It’s important to improve in the skills as coach. His trainings need to be more motivated with new techniques and also create a better culture team. Communication and motivation with the athletes needs to be efficient and follow their needs to inspiring them to success in their goals. He needs to indulge a more positive competitive attitude always with respect to the athletes. "

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Women's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Could Have More Variety

Date: July 21, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"The complete sport system is a valuable opportunity to contribute with the integral development of the students. However the university can improve and invest more efforts to apply better strategies for better inclusion of the international student athletes, and prevent exclusion because their nationality. "

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Coed Campus Visit

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

I Would Attend The School, But Not The Sports Teams.

Date: July 21, 2022

By Verified Athlete

1.5

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

2.0

1.0

3.0

1.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Lack of inclusiveness for international students, no guidance and little to no team spirit. Very little variety for places to eat and healthy options for the athletes. I would overall say the environment is boring and lacks incentives to showcase a more thriving culture. "

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Coed's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

I Liked The Open Space And Walkability To The Facilities.

Date: July 21, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Facilities are appropriate for the size of the campus, but options of facilities are limited. "

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Women's Volleyball

Jamie McGreal

Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Knowledgeable

Date: July 20, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.8

Tags

Motivational Great Communicator Knowledgeable Knows The Game Dedicated To Players

"Loved having her, really cared for us and made the experience better with her knowledge"

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Women's Volleyball

Jamie McGreal

Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Cares About Us As Athletes And Empathizes With Us

Date: July 20, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.8

Tags

Motivational Great Communicator Knowledgeable Knows The Game Dedicated To Players

"Knows what she's doing and I enjoyed having her even if it was for part of the season. Very motivational"

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Prioritizes Men's Over Women's Team, Too Laid Back

Date: July 20, 2022

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"Liked the men's team more than women's. Good experience and first two years but too laid back for my taste"

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Laid Back Coach

Date: July 20, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"He is pretty laid back and not intense"

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Men's Soccer

Evan Cardoza

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Very Kind And Welcoming To Help

Date: April 6, 2022

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Dedicated To Players Fair Great Leader

"Was very kind to me, helped me improve my touch and vision "

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Has Preferences But Very Cool And Funny

Date: April 4, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"Definitely prioritizes the men's team rather than the woman's team. Very laid back and not conflictive at all. Cool experience and fun "

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Laidback And Not Intense

Date: April 4, 2022

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"He isn't one to have a lot of knowledge about the game and he is very laid back. Was a fun experience nonetheless. "

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Decent Coach, Just Unorganized

Date: April 3, 2022

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"Phil is a good coach, just isn’t the greatest with communication skills and his coaching strategy isn’t the greatest. "

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Mark Sapita

Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

He Is Very Knowledgeable About The Game!

Date: March 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.8

2.8

4.8

5.0

Tags

Honest Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Knowledgeable Believes In You

"This man is the funniest guy in the entire world! "

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Women's Basketball

Halee Adams

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Such A Great Person!

Date: March 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

5.0

4.5

4.8

Tags

Easy To Get Along With Believes In You Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Halee was a great coach! She was encouraging and very positive! "

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Mark Sapita

Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Understands That Each Player Is Different And Teaches Depending On The Player

Date: March 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.8

2.8

4.8

5.0

Tags

Honest Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Knowledgeable Believes In You

"Always knew how to encourage everyone and see the positive outcomes over the negative"

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Mark Sapita

Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Overall Means Well Just Confusing At Times

Date: March 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.8

2.8

4.8

5.0

Tags

Honest Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Knowledgeable Believes In You

"Communication was a touch aspect of having him as a coach, a lot of the things he said the team often didn’t understand or were left confused. He is overall a great person just very intense and definitely dedicated to the game."

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Women's Basketball

Halee Adams

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

One Of The Best Coaches I’ve Ever Had

Date: March 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

5.0

4.5

4.8

Tags

Easy To Get Along With Believes In You Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Understands the academics are extremely important for students and makes sure students put their schoolwork first. She is very understanding, caring and wants the best for her players. "

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Women's Basketball

Halee Adams

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Young And Learning Season To Season

Date: March 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

5.0

4.5

4.8

Tags

Easy To Get Along With Believes In You Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Overall I love her as a coach and as a person, she is truly a great person to be around. Wish she explored more options from a players standpoint. Higher intensity practices more often would of helped and learning player development when the season was at a stand still. "

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Women's Basketball

Halee Adams

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Overall A Great Coach!

Date: March 25, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

5.0

4.5

4.8

Tags

Easy To Get Along With Believes In You Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"Nothing but great experiences with her, very relatable and understanding as a coach so close in age to us. Always motivated us and communicated with us on how we could improve our game, will be honest with you and knows what she wants from the team."

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Women's Campus Visit

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Great Sense Of Community In A Small Campus

Date: March 24, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

4.0

5.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"It was very nice having them be so welcoming. The girls were all inclusive and nice, excited to show you around. I went with my sister and mom and they loved it as well! "

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Women's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Enough But Could Be Better

Date: March 24, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

4.0

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"It’s a DIII School but it has everything a DIII school needs. Could have more just to benefit athletes but it gets the job dond"

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Athletic Staff

Brent Baird

Director of Athletics

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Driven But Unfair

Date: March 24, 2022

By Verified Athlete

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.5

2.0

1.5

Tags

Old School Mentality Disorganized Poor Communication Cares About Academics Intense

"He is a very driven person but his main focus is one sport and doesn’t treat the others fairly. Doesn’t give a chance to students either if he doesn’t like you"

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Wants To Win

Date: March 21, 2022

By Other

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"Laid back practice, almost more fun than hard. All my teammates are some of my best friends and we all have great chemistry. If it werent for them, I wouldnt want to be on the team. I dont really get much time in game so I play for them. The only reason Im here is to be their motivation. And thats good enough for me."

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Mark Sapita

Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Super Knowledgeable Coach, Not Great Communicator

Date: March 20, 2022

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.8

2.8

4.8

5.0

Tags

Honest Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Knowledgeable Believes In You

"Very knowledgeable but sometimes communication comes off in the wrong way to players. "

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Athletic Staff

Brent Baird

Director of Athletics

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Only Cares About Himself And His Reputation

Date: March 20, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.5

2.0

1.5

Tags

Old School Mentality Disorganized Poor Communication Cares About Academics Intense

"Does not care about the athletes, only cares about not getting in trouble! Does not understand what it’s like to be a college athlete so he cannot relate to them. Can’t communicate with them and hear their concerns. Does not do his job of hearing the athletes. Absolutely do not recommend and wish something could be done about him in this position."

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Super Chill, Doesn’t Know What To Say

Date: March 20, 2022

By Other

3.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"He is very relaxed in the practice setting, can get intense in the game setting with little pointers on how to better yourself during the game."

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Chill College Coach But Fun.

Date: March 18, 2022

By Other

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"Very chill coach who is super nice and helpful but definitely may not challenge players enough to provide appropriate feedback. "

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Women's Volleyball

Jamie McGreal

Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Challenges Us And Gives Us The Knowledge To Improve.

Date: March 18, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.8

Tags

Motivational Great Communicator Knowledgeable Knows The Game Dedicated To Players

"Only was with us for part of the season but definitely provided lots of insight and help on improving our game. Very organized practice drills and when she’s giving us tips as well. "

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Women's Volleyball

Jamie McGreal

Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Very Experienced

Date: March 18, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

5.0

4.8

5.0

4.8

Tags

Motivational Great Communicator Knowledgeable Knows The Game Dedicated To Players

"I really enjoyed having her as a coach. She is very knowledgeable in the sport and is always trying to help us improve. She is also very experienced having played volleyball before and she is able to relate to what we are feeling while on the court."

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Women's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

Good Facility

Date: March 18, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"The facilities are what you would expect for a DIII school. The gym is newly renovated and I would say one of the nicest gyms in the area."

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Great Coach

Date: March 18, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"He is a great coach and very knowledgeable. He helped me increase my knowledge of volleyball."

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

The Coach Is Kind Of A Pushover.

Date: March 18, 2022

By Other

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"The coach has too much on his plate. He is very unorganized."

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Men's Volleyball

Phil Peterman

Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NCAA DIII • Northeast Women's Hockey League | NWHL

Favoritism Is His Go To And No Motivation Is His Slogan

Date: February 17, 2022

By Other

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

3.5

2.5

2.8

4.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Understanding Old School Mentality Easy To Get Along With

"He definitely had favorites on the team and didn’t really show his knowledge on the sport and what all could be fixed. If you mess up one time on the one chance he gives you to prove yourself you won’t play."

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Women's Facilities

Volleyball

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State Altoona)

NAIA •

The Gym And Weight Room Could Definitely Be Improved And Have A Higher Capacity As Well As More Weights And Machines.

Date: February 17, 2022

By Other

3.2

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

3.0

4.0

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Easy To Get Along With Understanding Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"It was very good the team felt very welcoming but the facilities could definitely improve. The weight room can have more options because it would get crowded easily. More variations of food for athletes would be good to have on campus."

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