Southern Methodist University Athletics Rating, TX by Verified Athletes

Mechanical Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,419

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$71,692

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$92,000

Computer Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,409

Real Estate. - Bachelor's Degree

5,215

Education, General. - Bachelor's Degree

1,301

Accounting and Related Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,203

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$77,801

Dance. - Bachelor's Degree

5,003

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Journalism. - Bachelor's Degree

904

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$51,501

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. - Bachelor's Degree

5,123

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,506

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$53,691

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$74,491

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree

301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Film/Video and Photographic Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,006

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$44,754

Psychology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

4,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$42,135

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$52,450

Chemistry. - Bachelor's Degree

4,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Health and Physical Education/Fitness. - Bachelor's Degree

3,105

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$41,451

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$70,754

Statistics. - Bachelor's Degree

2,705

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Biology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,601

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$42,753

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$44,885

English Language and Literature, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$65,722

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. - Bachelor's Degree

1,603

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,414

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Civil Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,408

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Marketing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,214

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$46,323

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$83,357

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. - Bachelor's Degree

5,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$17,322

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$26,006

Computer Science. - Bachelor's Degree

1,107

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$78,557

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$106,128

Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Bachelor's Degree

5,202

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$51,068

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$105,314

Sociology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,511

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$47,557

Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

901

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$61,734

Music. - Bachelor's Degree

5,009

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$25,780

Anthropology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,502

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Physics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,008

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Religion/Religious Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

3,802

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

International/Global Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

3,020

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Mathematics. - Bachelor's Degree

2,701

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$71,143

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$79,735

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Bachelor's Degree

2,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$69,083

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. - Bachelor's Degree

1,609

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$58,845

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$52,597

Operations Research. - Bachelor's Degree

1,437

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$103,672

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,410

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$88,715

History. - Bachelor's Degree

5,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$62,508

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. - Bachelor's Degree

1,313

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Finance and Financial Management Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,208

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$73,767

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$113,839

Design and Applied Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,004

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$60,807

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. - Bachelor's Degree

909

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$48,156

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$65,215

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. - Bachelor's Degree

5,199

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Political Science and Government. - Bachelor's Degree

4,510

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$79,400

Area Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

501

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Fine and Studio Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,007

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$57,200

Public Policy Analysis. - Bachelor's Degree

4,405

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$63,791

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. - Bachelor's Degree

4,006

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Philosophy. - Bachelor's Degree

3,801

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Medieval and Renaissance Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

3,013

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. - Bachelor's Degree

2,602

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

2,313

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. - Bachelor's Degree

1,605

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Recent Ratings

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

One Of The Most Impactful Mentors In My Life

Date: July 31, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"Jeff recruited me to play college tennis and I can honestly say he has made one of the biggest impacts on my life, not only on my tennis but as a person. Every day in my career, I use the lessons his program taught me and I would not be where I am today without him. The program Jeff runs pushes you beyond your limits mentally and physically and you will without a doubt leave better than you came. Jeff cares deeply about his program, his players and his staff and will always remain one of my greatest mentors. He is someone I look up to and any program would be lucky to have him. SMU truly lost a great person, world-class coach and someone who no doubt will bring another program to new heights, just as he did with the Mustangs. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Cares More Than Most, Confidence Builder

Date: July 30, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Jeff coached me all four years of my collegiate career and I couldn’t have imagined it any other way. While I would hear stories from my peers about their (less than great) college experiences, I would always think, and still do, how grateful and lucky I was to have a coach like Jeff in my corner. I wouldn’t have reached the heights I did in my collegiate career and now in my professional life, without having a mentor who believed in me more than I believed in myself. Jeff not only helped me see but harness my full potential as a strong and confident woman both on and off the court. Hard pressed to find a coach like that out there that still cares so much as to up the phone and check in with you years and years later. Couldn’t recommend more. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

I’m A Better Person, Leader, And Teammate Because Of Coach Nevolo’s Unwavering Support And Mentorship.

Date: July 30, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"I had the privilege of playing under Coach Nevolo during my first two years of college tennis, and his impact on me extended far beyond the court. He challenged me to grow not only as a player, but as a leader, teammate, and man of character. The discipline, accountability, and resilience he instilled in me have stayed with me throughout my 9+ years of active duty military service and have shaped the way I lead others every day. What makes Coach Nevolo stand out is how he lives out his values. He leads with humility and integrity, is a devoted husband and father, and genuinely cares about the people he coaches. He always made my family feel like a core part of the team, and that example of inclusive, values-driven leadership left a lasting mark on me. Even after my college years, our relationship never stopped. Jeff has continued to be a mentor and friend—steady, wise, and encouraging. I’m incredibly thankful for his continued presence in my life, and I wouldn’t hesitate to entrust my own future children to his coaching, knowing the kind of impact he has on those he leads. If you have the chance to work with or play for Coach Nevolo, you’re not just getting a great coach—you’re gaining a lifelong mentor and someone who will truly invest in your growth, both on and off the court."

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Embodies What It Really Means To Have Someone On Your Side / Lucky To Have Had Him As A Coach

Date: July 30, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Jeff coached me through all 4 years of college. During some of the most formidable years of my life I am so grateful to have had Jeff offer me guidance, direction, and support. He is someone who not only believes in his players on court but believes in the people they can become and dedicates himself to bettering both. He holds his players to a standard that fosters a new level of self confidence which prepares them to be successful as they move through life after tennis. To this day Jeff shows up as a mentor in my life. He has changed the trajectory of who I am and who I am and I will always feel such pride and appreciation for my time under his leadership. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

More Than Just A Great Coach A Great Mentor And Leader.

Date: July 29, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Coach Nevolo has been one of the most influential figures in my life. My time playing under him in college shaped me far beyond the tennis court. He pushed me to grow not only as an athlete but as a person, instilling discipline, accountability, and resilience—qualities that have served me well in every aspect of life. Those lessons didn’t end when I graduated. They’ve been instrumental throughout my 12-year military career, helping me meet the challenges of service with the mindset and work ethic Coach Nevolo helped instill. Over the years, our relationship has grown beyond that of coach and player; Jeff has become a trusted mentor and a true family friend. His guidance and encouragement didn’t end with graduation, and I’m incredibly grateful for his continued presence in my life. In fact, I would not hesitate to allow my own daughter to play for him in the future, knowing the positive impact he has on the young people he coaches and mentors. If you’re fortunate enough to have Coach Nevolo in your corner, know that you’re gaining someone who will genuinely invest in your growth as an athlete and as a person."

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Coach Jeff Is A Strong Developmentally Focused Coach

Date: July 29, 2025

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"We had direct experience with Jeff as our daughter’s college tennis coach for four years. Jeff provided a consistent sense of caring, structure, passion for excellence and dedication, not only to the program and university but to each and every player as well. Our daughter would often share stories about team centered messages, honest yet supportive conversations she had with coach Jeff and motivational exercises he would do with the team to support their player development. Additionally, Jeff proved time and time again to be supportive of a players individual academic schedule as well as their individual developmental goals pertaining to Tennis. Jeff will go out of his way to support the player in every aspect, often times taking his personal time on the weekend to have a conversation, hit, or work on specific aspects of the game. As a parent, Jeff was always incredibly welcoming to us when we attended games on the SMU campus as well as away matches. He was personable, cared about our family and often times asked about our other children and parents. We are grateful that our daughter had the opportunity to play tennis at SMU under the direction of Coach Jeff. We saw our daughter develop as a player, an adult, a friend, a teammate and academically throughout her four years with him. Jeff cares about the game - but also about each player and how they develop throughout their 4 years in college. We would recommend Jeff to any family that was considering a school where Jeff was the head tennis coach. Jeff’s departure is truly a loss for southern Methodist University. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

A Selfless Mentor, Inspiring Coach, And Extremely Kind Person

Date: July 29, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Jeff Nevolo is an inspiring and charismatic coach, but most of all, a kind person. He is passionate about helping people reach their highest potential, and I am so thankful for Jeff’s selfless mentorship. He is dedicated to developing his players and building a safe and loyal community around them. Anyone that has the opportunity to know Coach Nevolo is deeply privileged. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Grateful For My Experience Playing For This Coach

Date: July 29, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"I was fortunate enough to have Jeff as my college tennis coach. He changed my identity as a person and tennis player by learning how to hold myself to a standard as well as believe in myself. He truly believes so much in all of his players, and cares deeply about preparing them for their lives after college just as much as he cares about developing their tennis games. He is someone who I always felt comfortable going to with any aspect of my life as he is someone you can be vulnerable with and he offers great advice. He is incredibly passionate and is always the source of energy. I reached my full potential playing for Jeff, but more importantly, I would not be where I am today without his support and the things I took away from playing for him. That is something I am very thankful for. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

I'd Hire Him In A Heartbeat

Date: July 29, 2025

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Jeff coached my daughter for four years of college, so I have more than a passing familiarity with his personality, style, and competence. I found him to be honest and direct with his team. He didn't coddle them, but would identify areas for improvement and work with them to achieve it. He coached, and mentored his charges to success. I have been a sales leader for 30+ years and take the same attitude with my staff. It's my (and Jeff's) obligation and privilege to identify potential in those we lead and help them to hit their peak, and maybe even find another level they didn't think was there. In my experience he accomplished this through speaking candidly with his players so they were on the same page, and them working to find mutually beneficial methods to grow into who they want to be on and off the court. Jeff went over and beyond what was expected, in order to help his players. He didn't clock out and go home, but would stay and work however long it took to make progress. That is not the hallmark of a poor coach. That's what every coach should aspire to. My daughter had times when she'd think things were hard, but Jeff would help her push through them, and today they still speak to each other at least monthly. He's not getting paid to continue the relationship but still helps whenever he can. Any team would be fortunate to have him on board."

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

A Players Coach Through And Through!

Date: July 29, 2025

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Over the years since graduating, I’ve felt very fortunate to be able to pick up the phone and call Jeff whenever I needed advice or guidance. Just this last year, calling him about a new career opportunity. Not only is he a great person and now someone I’m lucky enough to call a friend, he also is a players coach. There wasn’t a single fitness test that he didn’t do with our team, a single challenge that he wasn’t up for. He was encouraging, positive and believe believed in me often times more than I believed in myself. He pushed you at the right times and listened when you needed it. I’ve spoken to him throughout his time at SMU and he was so proud of the team and culture that he worked so hard on the past few years. SMU lost a great one - the next group of athletes gained a leader and gem of a human. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Jeff Is One Of The Best! This Is Smu's Loss!

Date: July 29, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"I've known Jeff for years. He is one of the most dedicated and caring coaches there is. He pushes hard of course, but the ladies who came through his program all praise him and remain friends with him to this day. He is not only a tennis teacher but a life teacher. In fact, he is one of the best coaches in women's tennis and SMU clearly made a bad choice by succumbing to the will of the disgruntled. Every team has a few. It's really too bad. SMU lost a great coach and a great person. "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Won’t Find A Man Who Cares More About His Program

Date: July 29, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Jeff was an amazing coach to me. He’s taught me so much on and off the court. We have had many laughs through the wins and losses. He has good core values and wants the best for his players."

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Game Changer Coach. Passionate & Positive

Date: July 29, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Had Jeff as a coach during my college career and he was a game changer. Injected a positive, passionate and fun environment where you always knew he wanted the best for you. Cares a lot about your development as a player but more importantly a person. Always there to chat, give advice and crack a joke. Always willing to go the extra mile to develop you as a player, whether it’s going over film, extra hits or talking strategy. Would recommend to any player who wants to get better, be involved in an all encompassing culture and have a well rounded college tennis experience! "

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Warning: Jeff Nevolo Is A Threat To Women's Sports

Date: July 25, 2025

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"As both a parent and a professional tennis coach with over 30 years in the industry, the heartbreak our family experienced under Coach Jeff Nevolo was beyond anything we could have imagined. It remains the most devastating and damaging experience of our athletic journey. In my professional opinion, Jeff Nevolo has absolutely no business coaching Division I women’s tennis—frankly, no business being in any role involving young women. His behavior was not just unprofessional; it was deeply harmful. He routinely crossed boundaries, calling players after practice to gossip about their teammates. He encouraged players to spy on one another, asking them to take videos or photos of teammates during their free time. He orchestrated emotionally abusive activities, such as making players sit in a circle and tell each other what they disliked about one another. This is not team building—it is emotional warfare. He mentally and verbally abused the very young women we trusted him to lead. He cussed at them openly. Using the C" word and other disgusting expletives. These are our daughters—hard-working, dedicated athletes who had spent years training with discipline, sacrifice, and heart to compete at the collegiate level. Instead of fostering growth, he crushed their spirit. He told players their teammates didn’t like them and suggested they should transfer. He isolated them, humiliated them, and destroyed their confidence. Jeff Nevolo abused every ounce of power he was given. He stole dreams, shattered confidence, and inflicted trauma that no athlete should ever endure. There is absolutely no place for this kind of behavior in women’s sports. DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN. HE SHOULD NEVER COACH WOMEN AGAIN."

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Verbally And Mentally Abusive Coach

Date: July 24, 2025

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"This coach has absolutely nothing to bring to women's college tennis other than an horrible experience. He lacks knowledge of the game, has no idea how to motivate in a positive manner, hates just about everyone including his own life, incredibly negative about everything, even if the team wins. He is incredibly verbally and mentally abusive. The idea of positive coaching is foreign to him. He is insecure, narcissistic and incredibly manipulative. His style of coaching is coaching out of fear then explaining to you that he did it for your own good. He has no place in coaching women's tennis. What could be an amazing four year experience is completely ruined by one person. He only has assistant coaches that buy into his culture of beating you down. Girls that play D1 college tennis have worked their entire life for this chance. Girls sacrifice so much to get good enough to play D1. Jeff takes it all away from you and makes you hate the game and ruins the entire college experience. The college experience should be amazing. Don't let any coach take that away from you. "

Men's Crew/Rowing

Dan Schenk

Former Men's Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott)

NAIA • City University of New York Athletic Conference | CUNY

Abandons Teams At The First Opportunity

Date: June 23, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Direct Honest Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Poor Communication

"Picked favorites and ignored the rest of the team. Would often blow up in anger and stop coaching entirely. The team culture during his time was incredibly poor and adversarial until he abruptly left with no notice. Does not particularly care for his athletes, just himself and his ego."

Athletic Staff

Daniel Nunes

Assistant A.D./marketing & Creative Services

Southern Methodist University

Mental And Physical Health Worst It’s Ever Been Working For Him

Date: May 1, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"Emotional. Do not work for him."

Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Schenk

Former Assistant Coach

Southern Methodist University

The Most Normal Coach At Smu

Date: September 5, 2024

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

Tags

Direct Honest Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Poor Communication

"Extremely motivational coach, well liked by majority of the team. Was an excellent resource to go to considering the rest of the coaching staff were unlikeable and difficult to respect. Shame he left. "

Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Schenk

Former Assistant Coach

Southern Methodist University

Why Did He Leave Our Team Before Conferences?

Date: September 1, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Direct Honest Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Poor Communication

"The positive reviews on this coach are clearly written by himself. The culture and direction of our program is better than it has ever been. The athletes were told Dan “left the program abruptly” and received no further details. Our HC, Chase Graham, has a proven track record of success and has continued to grow our team back into a perennial powerhouse. WE as athletes WILL NOT let a poor coach define us. ATHLETES BEWARE! "

Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Schenk

Former Assistant Coach

Southern Methodist University

Always Puts Others Before Himself

Date: August 29, 2024

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Direct Honest Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Poor Communication

"It was a shame Dan was only at SMU for a short period of time. I believe that he helped uplift the team, especially during challenging times with changes all around. Dan was someone that I could trust, someone that provided meaningful feedback, and someone who helped drive a team culture to somewhere special. Unfortunately, once Dan left the program this culture began to plummet, suggesting he made a drastic change for the betterment of the program and athletes around him. Before races, Dan would always be there to provide motivation, excitement, and dull down nerves. He had an exceptional read on the sport, as well as what it means for a team to be connected in order to do well. "

Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Schenk

Former Assistant Coach

Southern Methodist University

Motivational Coach Par Excellence

Date: August 28, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Direct Honest Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Poor Communication

"Dan Schenk was a really popular coach during his short time at SMU. His positivity and leadership helped lift spirits during a period of turmoil. It’s a shame SMU can’t retain their top rowing coaches. To the author of the hit piece below: Team sport probably isn’t your thing. No crew wants to carry a dead weight of bitterness and spite."

Men's Crew/Rowing

Dan Schenk

Former Men's Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott)

NAIA • City University of New York Athletic Conference | CUNY

Sub Par Coaching With A Temper

Date: August 22, 2024

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

1.0

Tags

Direct Honest Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Poor Communication

"Can't ever get a read on him. One day he's hot, one day he's cold. Spent time with our program then up and left kind of out of nowhere. Never truly put his full effort in and seemed to care less about athlete's beyond their physical success. Cursed a lot and didn't give coaching when rowers made obvious mistakes. "

Athletic Staff

Susan Vollmerhausen

Associate A.D./SWA & Student Services

Southern Methodist University

Abusive Environment Avoid

Date: March 9, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication

"She’s screams, swears and bullies everyone minus of few of her favorite people. Everyone is afraid of her. She should be fired."

Women's Tennis

Jeff Nevolo

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Mentally Abusive Coach

Date: February 27, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Motivational Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching

"Terrible. Literal nightmare. Mentally Abusive. Does not care about his players college education or mental wellbeing. Creates wedges between players and loves to gossip about them. Multiple people leave per year due to his coaching ways and environment he facilitates. If you want a successful college career with teammates and staff who care about you, go any place else."

Men's Soccer

Kevin Hudson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: April 12, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

1.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Soccer

Chris Petrucelli

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: March 26, 2020

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

4.0

2.0

Tags

Accessible Direct

"had favorites, didn't treat all players with the respect they deserved"

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Cathy Casey

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: February 26, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

A Havahla Haynes

Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Northwestern University

NCAA DI • Centennial Conference

Date: June 11, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

A Havahla Haynes

Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Northwestern University

NCAA DI • Centennial Conference

Date: June 11, 2018

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"I feel like she is part of my family. I'm so grateful to have her as a coach"

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

A Havahla Haynes

Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Northwestern University

NCAA DI • Centennial Conference

Date: June 11, 2018

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"I feel like she is part of my family. I'm so grateful to have her as a coach"

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

A Havahla Haynes

Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Northwestern University

NCAA DI • Centennial Conference

Date: December 19, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"I had this coach for a year after a coach change and I found her very knowledgable and felt a huge positive difference in how I responded to her training."

Men's Tennis

Ben Johnson

Men's Tennis Head Coach

University of Richmond

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Date: November 28, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Coach Barrick is very knowledgable about the sport, especially on the doubles court. He knows how to balance the serious side and the relaxing side of a team very well. He has very high expectations which have its pros and sometimes its cons. "

Women's Crew/Rowing

Doug Wright

Women's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: October 27, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Cool Accessible Direct Intense

"Kim's been out from injury for a bit, but overall she is an amazing improvement and what the SMU Rowing team needed. She's intense and expects a lot, but she usually knows what she's doing and has big plans for the team. The girls like her and her training program. Her assistant coaches are competent and useful, but don't like advice much at all."

Women's Crew/Rowing

Doug Wright

Women's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: October 25, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Cool Accessible Direct Intense

"She's awesome. Very intense and intimidating but personal at the same time. She expects a lot of us but she's still fun and is turning our program around. "

Women's Crew/Rowing

Doug Wright

Women's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

Tags

Cool Accessible Direct Intense

Women's Crew/Rowing

Doug Wright

Women's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

Tags

Cool Accessible Direct Intense

Men's Soccer

Kevin Hudson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: January 29, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

A Havahla Haynes

Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Northwestern University

NCAA DI • Centennial Conference

Date: December 7, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"I only had her for a year since we had a coach change my senior year, but during that time, she was a great coach. I felt comfortable talking to her and 100% trusted her training."

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

A Havahla Haynes

Women's Cross Country Head Coach

Northwestern University

NCAA DI • Centennial Conference

Date: October 11, 2016

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Crew/Rowing

Doug Wright

Women's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: July 1, 2016

By Verified Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

3.0

Tags

Cool Accessible Direct Intense

Men's Golf

Jason Enloe

Men's Golf Head Coach

Southern Methodist University

Date: January 13, 2016

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

Women's Campus Visit

Athletic Staff

Southern Methodist University

NCAA DI •

Beautiful Campus And Good School Spirit

Date: June 13, 2024

By Other

3.3

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

5.0

3.0

Tags

Direct Accessible Intense Cool Poor Communication

"Cool campus near Dallas and a great community. "

Women's Crew/Rowing

Dan Schenk

Women's Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott)

NAIA • City University of New York Athletic Conference | CUNY

Excellent Motivational Coach.

Date: August 16, 2024

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Direct Honest Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Poor Communication

"Dan is always positive and able to provide clear, constructive feedback. He creates a culture of openness and trust within the team. He pushes athletes to achieve their full potential but makes training enjoyable. "

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