San Jose State University

"Passionate and motivational. San Jose State Soccer will only grow. I watch Coach’s career over the years and she builds great programs. She is very knowledgeable, honest and very competitive. She develops players and once she brings her own recruits in the program will improve immediately. Excited to watch her team play next season. Winning mentality. "

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Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Head Soccer Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI - FBS • Mountain West Conference | MW

Honest And Direct, Very Knowledgeable Of The Game, Competitive

Date: November 16, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"Coach is honest and direct very knowledgeable of the game. Cares about the players. Highly competitive and motivated to support player’s growth. Looking forward to the growth of the program at San Jose State"

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Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Head Soccer Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI - FBS • Mountain West Conference | MW

Dishonest And Plays Favorites

Date: November 7, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"Constantly lying to players, plays favorites, and does not seem to care about her players especially if she “doesn’t like you”. Would not recommend. Kills players confidence. "

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Head Soccer Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI - FBS • Mountain West Conference | MW

Needs To Be More Honest. Cuts Players Almost Every Season, And Treats Them Like They’re Expendable

Date: November 7, 2025

By Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

"Needs to be transparent with her athletes. Constantly has individual meetings, but only speaks positively- which seems like a good thing- until you get cut at the end of the season with no warning because she was not honest about how she feels about you, your improvement, or impact as a player. "

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Head Soccer Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI - FBS • Mountain West Conference | MW

A Combination Of Toxic, Reactive, Unknowledgeable And Untrustworthy

Date: November 6, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"Sonia demonstrates a limited understanding of the game of soccer, which consistently puts the team at a disadvantage from the start of every match. Her guidance often lacks tactical awareness and clarity, making it difficult for players to trust her decisions or direction. Unfortunately, her lack of knowledge is the least of the team's worries. She is toxic and mentally abusive. She has been known to speak negatively about players on the field to those on the bench, creating division and damaging team morale. This behavior has had a noticeable psychological impact on the players, contributing to a tense and unhealthy team environment. She will ask players if anyone is talking negatively about the team while on the bench, but in reality, it's just her. Unfortunately, she is so out of touch with reality she will never see that she is the problem. She is not someone whose word can be trusted — what she says often changes, and her actions don’t match her words. She is reactive and emotional, which makes players feel like they are walking on eggshells and it is hard for players to feel confident or supported. But don't worry, there is a way out - If you push back on anything, she will cut you at the end of the season. Overall, her approach and lack of soccer knowledge have negatively affected both the team’s performance and most importantly the players’ well-being."

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Head Soccer Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI - FBS • Mountain West Conference | MW

Coach Prioritize Image Over Players

Date: November 6, 2025

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

"Sonia Curvelo and her staff , as other people have called them “minions” do not care about players best interests and are not players coaches. Sonia only cares about winning the conference yet can’t win a single game. Maybe we should focus on winning A game instead of focusing on winning the conference title. She will act like she cares and then will flip on you and make decisions without any warning. Be prepared to constantly walk on eggshells and be disregarded if you have any questions that she doesn’t think are “important”. If you are looking to play under Sonia then do your research and although she might come off as genuine and caring that doesn’t reflect her actions. It is all an act to get HER ahead and not the team. She puts herself before the team no matter the outcome of the players and will ask the players to take a look at themselves but never has ONCE taken a look in the mirror. Also her assistant coaches have no say in anything and have to ask permission to speak to players. "

Women's Softball

James Davenport

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

The Best Developer In Softball

Date: July 19, 2025

By Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Honest Motivational Great Leader Knows The Game Players Coach

"He knows the game played two sports professionally, Can do it all, best coach I ever had, turns players into completed players. Really invest time into his players."

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Head Soccer Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI - FBS • Mountain West Conference | MW

Avoid This Coach If You Want An Accessible & Honest Players Coach That Cares About You

Date: April 23, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"Sonia Curvelo is not a players coach. Her main drive is winning a conference title but she has a difficult time inspiring or developing her team. Her assistant coaches do not have a say in anything so don't be fooled if she has a nice or personable one charm you. If you go on a visit, just go with your gut. She is not a caring or respectful person so if that is what you need in a coach, her program is probably not the one for you. "

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Head Soccer Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI - FBS • Mountain West Conference | MW

Sonia Curvelo Should Not Be A Collegiate Head Coach.

Date: May 18, 2025

By Athlete

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

3.0

Tags

"Sonia should not be a division one level head coach. Soccer is more than about just winning, and the head coach has a responsibility of developing players off the pitch as well. Sonia has no people skills and will not talk to you if she doesn’t “like you.” Her staff are disrespectful and have no say in anything which creates a toxic environment across the board. Her main goal is to go to a program, put a “bandaid” over the issues per se and then up and leave when she realizes she cannot resolve the deeper rooted issues. If Sonia is your coach, goodluck enjoying the sport of soccer. "

Women's Softball

Tammy Lohmann

Women's Softball Head Coach

San Jose State University

Lohmann Is Horrible At Best

Date: February 10, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"Not sure why the AD continues to roll her out there as head coach. Tammy Lohmann is horrific and her win % tells the story. opened up with some cupcakes this weekend only to go 0-5. This isn't oklahoma! it's frickn' Utah Valley and Idaho St.!! The alumni aren't happy with the direction of the program."

Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

T.J. Harris

Men's Track & Field Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

He’s A Great Coach And I’m Happy To Have Him!

Date: November 26, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players

"Happy to call TJ my coach! Took me to the NCAA Championship in my sophomore year! "

Women's Softball

Tammy Lohmann

Women's Softball Head Coach

San Jose State University

Pathetic And Disgusting, Worst Coach In Softball History

Date: November 5, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"I would give negative stars for each category "

Men's Baseball

Seth Moir

Men's Baseball Assistant Coach/ Pitching

San Jose State University

Knows How To Teach Pitching And Has Great Connections

Date: October 18, 2023

By Other

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

"Has been around the block. Was a scout for 15 years. Has a lot of connections and knows how to teach pitching."

Men's Baseball

Thomas Walker

Men's Baseball Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

San Jose State University

Dynamic Coach Who Has Players Best Interest At Heart

Date: October 18, 2023

By Other

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

"Relatable and young coach. Has players best interest at heart."

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

She Is The Coach That You Want To Be Playing For.

Date: February 15, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"Coach Letty is one of the best coaches that I have had, she is very understanding of any situation that you are going through. She will always be honest about softball, academics, personal life, or anything else you come to her with. I believe that she prides herself on being the type of coach that every player needs. She will be hard on you when you need it while also being the shoulder to lean on when that time comes. She is not afraid to speak her mind and let you know what is happening. She is very organized, respectful, and true to herself and her players. "

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

The Most Supportive, Influential, And Goal Oriented Coach; Leads By Example And Is Always Present For Her Players No Matter The Circumstances.

Date: February 15, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"Coach Letty is one of the most knowledgeable pitching coaches I’ve met. She is dedicated to her players and is always honest no matter what. She leads with confidence and is always ready no matter what is thrown at her."

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

Coach Letty Will Do Whatever It Takes To Better Her Players And The Program. She Is Incredibly Knowledgeable Of The Game.

Date: February 15, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"Coach Letty will always have your back and will always Coach you up. She will be direct and tell you what you need to improve on and will bust her butt to help you do so. Playing for her is an absolute blessings. Her knowledge and experience of playing softball at the highest level makes her an awesome coach to play for. "

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

One Of The Best Coaches In Division 1 Softball

Date: February 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"She is amazing on and off the field. Has helped me on and off the field, very reliable, and not only is she someone who cares about her athletes off the field but genuinely cares for them as an athlete. expects you to achieve and try your hardest every time no matter what dilemmas and will keep you accountable ."

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

Coach Is Known For Having A Lot Of Knowledge Of The Game.

Date: February 14, 2023

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"A coach who is easy to communicate with and knows a lot about the game. Also, knows how to make the game simple."

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

Always Willing To Do What She Can To Help You When She Can

Date: February 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"Always willing to give feedback that is fair and constructive."

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

A True Players Coach, And Very Honest With Her Players.

Date: February 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"True players coach, and a great leader, turns nothing in to something every single season, short story 3 seasons as a pitching coach lost all her pitchers do to injuries and turned a position player into a pitcher that has never thrown and still went to regionals 2 out of 3 times. Now that’s a coach "

Women's Softball

Tammy Lohmann

Women's Softball Head Coach

San Jose State University

Awful Tenure As Coach With Spartan Nation

Date: February 12, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"awful tenure and win % thus far. terrible start to 2023, getting outscored 56-2 through 5 games, and run-ruled in each is an embarrassment. something needs to change. As an alumni i'm disgusted. coach TL lacks passion and confidence, change is in order."

Women's Softball

Leticia Olivarez

Women's Softball Assistant Coach

San Jose State University

Respectable Coach That Knows What She’s Doing

Date: February 12, 2023

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

5.0

Tags

Honest Direct Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Believes In You

"Letty is caring and honest. I loved playing for her and learned a lot about myself and the game while talking to her. "

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Prairie View A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Great Coach

Date: November 13, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"Had a great experience under Coach. Learned a lot and grew a lot as player in just a season under her. Sam Houston will only get better. "

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Prairie View A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Honest & Direct

Date: November 11, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"Coach is honest and direct. I had a great experience under her. Wish I had more time with her before she left to go to Sam Houston. Great coach and female role model."

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Prairie View A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Worst Coach And Human Being I Have Ever Met

Date: October 29, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"If I could give 0 stars I would. She is disrespectful towards players. She doesn’t care about their education. She is clearly bipolar. She will say you are the best one minute and tell you how terrible you are the next minute. She is very toxic and could care less about the players’ mental health. She will never have a winning season at SHSU because she doesn’t know what it takes to win. She doesn’t put her best 11 on the field. Her playing style is worse than high school. Absolute embarrassment to Sam Houston. Her minions…aka coaches…are just as bad as she is. Please don’t let your daughter play for her. This woman is very detrimental to athletes. "

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Prairie View A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Horrible Coach

Date: October 15, 2022

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

4.0

1.0

Tags

"Do not play for this coach who is currently at Sam Houston State University. Do you let your daughter play for this coach if you care about their mental health. She is mentally abusive. She plays mind games. She will trick you into thinking she cares. She will flip on you without explanation. Very toxic."

Women's Softball

Tammy Lohmann

Women's Softball Head Coach

San Jose State University

Poor Culture Of Dishonesty

Date: August 13, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"Would not want to play for this coach again. Spartan nation requires a true leader. Some coaches are meant to be lifetime assistants. No loyalty or honesty. Bad culture."

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Prairie View A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Team Culture

Date: March 1, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"My overall experience under Coach Curvelo was excellent. I developed into a better player and person under her leadership. She believed in the team and me. I won 4 Championships under her and the culture of the program is very welcoming and supportive and everyone is accountable and understands their role. Players can be themselves and she fosters a positive environment for all players. It’s an inclusive program that I am proud to be part of. "

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Prairie View A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Date: July 8, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

"Incapable of caring, motivating, and understanding her own players or doing anything that doesn’t concern her own success and recognition. Only values favoritism and is not direct when asked for advice unless she’s publicly embarrassing you. Driven out by her old team at Cleveland State and incapable of beating a D1 team outside of The SWAC."

Women's Softball

Tammy Lohmann

Women's Softball Head Coach

University of California (Berkeley)

NCAA DI • Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | CCAC

Date: April 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

Tags

Men's Water Polo

Gabor Sarusi

Men's Water Polo Associate Head Coach

San Jose State University

NCAA DI • Liberty League

Date: August 15, 2017

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

2.0

Tags

"Great coach, first impressions for him will stick forever. Knows who is the best and makes it known. Dislikes hard conversations such as letting a player know that they will not be getting playing time. Extremely knowledgeable about the sport and knows what it takes to be the best."

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Jeff Petersmeyer

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

San Jose State University

Date: May 30, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Jeff Petersmeyer

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

San Jose State University

Date: May 30, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Jeff Petersmeyer

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

San Jose State University

Date: May 30, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Cleveland State University

NCAA DI • Horizon League

Date: August 11, 2016

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

2.0

3.0

Tags

"She is one of the least intelligent people I have ever dealt with. She has trouble comprehending problems when you bring them to her attention and she is incapable of effectively adapting to problems. Her fixation on winning a championship keeps her from winning games, and her disconnect from the team is clear in the way they interact with her."

Women's Soccer

Lauren Hanson

Women's Soccer Head Coach

San Jose State University

Date: January 13, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Women's Soccer

Sonia Curvelo

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Cleveland State University

NCAA DI • Horizon League

Date: January 13, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

"Very honest individual"

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Men's Basketball

Dave Wojcik

Men's Basketball Head Coach

San Jose State University

Date: January 13, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags