Women's Field Hockey

Dan Hussong

Women's Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Stay Far Away!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: January 4, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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"If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, open and honest coach who is willing to do everything he can to help you get better, this man is not it. Not only were we subjected to constant verbal abuse from him, we also had refs come up to us after games to ask us why we put up with him. For example, when he doesn’t get a call, he throws his hat on the ground and jumps on it, as if he is a 3 year old throwing a tantrum. Continually, he will get on all fours and slap the ground because he is mad at how his players are playing. Overall insane and I don’t understand how he was able to coach so long without ever playing field hockey because he sure never picked up on anything over the years."

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Women's Field Hockey

Lori Hussong

Women's Field Hockey Head Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

0/10, Wouldn’t Recommend

Date: January 4, 2025

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

1.8

3.0

2.2

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Intense Accessible Cool Direct Old School Mentality

"The experience I had playing under this coach quite literally ruined the sport for me. I’ve never experienced a true rock bottom as much as I had when playing for her and her husband’s program. When people raised concerns over their harsh coaching style, intense hovering over every aspect of our lives including making us keep a food diary and a journal for them to read weekly, and their overall favoritism, the concerns were quickly swept under the rug because they had a “winning record”. In reality, the winning record came from fear of what would happen if we lost and genuine friendships on the team who we wanted to win for."

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Women's Tennis

Tom Battaglia

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Question And Research Before Commuting

Date: October 22, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.5

1.0

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Direct Intense Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"Does not have the skills to foster a close and supportive team environment. Degrades player instead of positive motivation. Lacks leadership in developing positive team culture. Recruits too many players without sufficient support staff. When team issues arise he fails to provide leadership role to resolve issues. "

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Athletic Staff

Karin Torchia

Senior Associate Ad/external Operations & Development/SWA

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Disappointing And Always On Coaches’ Side

Date: October 19, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

"Looking back, I’m really disappointed with the whole athletic department team and how they don’t take athletes concerns seriously or handle situations to protect an athlete even when clear evidence is out in front of them from other trusted non coaching staff. We are taking meetings where evidence was provided and clear emails. Emotional abuse is real in college sports! . Rider and Karin really need to upskill in protecting vulnerable student athletes and know how to better discipline coaches when needed. Lots of athletes leaving due to poor coaching, wrongful actions of coaches in how they communicate with their athlete and no ability for the student to truly be heard and supported. "

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Women's Tennis

Tom Battaglia

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Disappointed And Baffled About His Immature Coaching

Date: July 7, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.5

1.0

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Direct Intense Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"He’s a different person once you are on campus. Over recruits snd over promises. Thinks he is a higher level cosch than he is in reality. Lacking true skills to progress Div 1 players. Promotes unhealthy gossip within the team. Do not recommend at all. Go elsewhere. "

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Women's Tennis

Douglas Potkay

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Date: July 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

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Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Women's Tennis

Douglas Potkay

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Date: July 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.0

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Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Women's Field Hockey

Lori Hussong

Women's Field Hockey Head Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Date: April 25, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

1.8

3.0

2.2

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Intense Accessible Cool Direct Old School Mentality

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Bob Hamer

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

Rider University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Date: November 7, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.8

3.5

4.0

4.3

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Direct Intense Cool Accessible Honest

"Bob Hamer was the most manipulative and discouraging coaches I have ever had. When things don't go his way, his immediate reaction is to tear you down to make you easier to manipulate. I was told in a private meeting that "I was too dumb to transfer and no school would accept me". He was wrong."

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