"Misleading and overpromises! Recruits WAY to many guys every year. Guys may not make it into the portal, but as a D3 - you can just transfer out to a different program if you like, but some just quit soccer. The guys do NOT respect him at all - In fact most think he is a joke. I thought he cared about his guys, but as time goes on, he does not give it what he did when he arrived. The culture of the program is declining. HE only cares about winning only - not the players and they feel this. Players get NO training gear - they must return shirts and shorts at end of the season, I mean come on - this is college!?!?!?!"

"Let me first say that Coach Laux is a great recruiter! He really makes a player feel special during the recruitment process. He was communicative at that time. He made our son feel very important - like he was THE main player he was trying to recruit and would be his #1 incoming Freshman, even promising him a starting spot as a Freshman. I was present for these conversations so this isn't just a kid hearing what he wanted to hear. My son felt that this was his opportunity to go somewhere he was wanted and would play. Coach even drove 2 hrs to see my son play at high school games. Constant texts to my son that he hoped he would choose Macon! Fast forward to the Fall of this Freshman year, little to no communication to my son about his playing time or why he was not playing, let alone starting. When my son inquired what he needed to do to earn his time, no real answers were provided. In speaking with other parents of teammates, it seems this is the coach's move. Recruit strong, promise the world, then hope they stay. It is like he keeps kids on stand-by in order to have a strong practice squad. He definitely has favorites and plays those players without trying to help the others continue to improve. Needless to say, there is quite a bit of turnover with him. "

"I just found out about this site and I hope it gets the attention of perspective players. I am also a parent and I have to agree with the comment of “DO NOT LET YOUR KID PLAY FOR THIS MAN”.. I agree, he is abusive. In addition to talking badly about parents and sharing private information in front of the team, he has said racist comments, talked negatively about former players, and overall says demeaning things to the players. It is not tough love, it is mental abuse..Most players do not respect him because he shows them no respect. Three seniors quit the team this year, that tells you a lot about the atmosphere he created. I also agree that it’s “ Sad he gets away with it. I hope more people find this site. He needs to stop the ABUSE! ""

"I’m a parent…I have to weigh in. DO NOT LET YOUR KID PLAY FOR THIS MAN. He is abusive and not only calls parents names in front of team but also brings up private things about players in front of the team. He’s just angry he’s still coaching the same D3 team for over 20 years! I ran into a guy who played for him about 20 years ago and he said he was awful back then too. I’m not a soft parent but this guy will make even a strong kids mental health bad. Sad he gets away with it. I hope more people find this site. He needs to stop the ABUSE! "

"Coach Hedrick over recruits, is not honest and players do not respect him. He shouts the most ridiculous comments while coaching and does not care about the mental health of his players. He and his assistant have created a negative atmosphere where the majority of players are miserable and can’t communicate with the coaches without fear of being benched. Make sure you look to see how many of his players stay all four years before you commit to this program. "

"As an ex-player, I would not recommend playing for Hedrick. He is not honest or motivational and I don't think he's very knowledgeable about baseball. He puts on a good act in the beginning. He says inappropriate things to players. Most players think he is bipolar. When I played, seniors quit the team and I recently found out that 2 seniors also quit at the beginning of this season. This tells you a lot about how players feel about the coach."

"Personally creates a divisive atmosphere among team Team generally does not respect him . Does not maximize playing opportunities in the spring In ability to handle his 40-44 field player roster Undisciplined team In the field no consequences . Misuses talent cannot coach in the mid or front third. No exit meetings with players in spring or fall . Has had talent but hasn’t won a playoff game in five years and last season did not make pLayoffs Most kids are good kids on this team and they work hard but sometimes coaches mistake activity for achievement "